RK Bagatsing is indeed grateful with the positive feedback he got from the guests who were able to watch the advanced screening of Summer MMFF entry, Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko (The Music of Rey Valera) last March 25 at the Gateway Cinema.

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Very nostalgic and perfect to put you on a Sunday mood ang “Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko (The Music of Rey Valera)” a summer MMFF entry starring RK Bagatsing and directed by Joven Tan under Saranggola Media. It’s like a documentary and a music video combined in a film. Siguro kung yung subtitle ay in Tagalog, baka nag-videoke na ang audience kasi the film will really set you in a mood to have one. It took me to the journey of how the classics of maestro Rey Valera were put into life which caught me in surprise. I was amazed that the story of a song can be different from where it was rooted on depending on how you really wanted to interpret it. RK was good, medyo aliw lang ako sa placement ng nunal niya sa may ilong hehe…the supporting cast (but big stars) did a mark on the film…minsan natatawa lang ako kapag sinasabayan nila ang kanta ni Rey habang nagddrama…which like anyone else do when we hear familiar songs… Watch “Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko (The Music of Rey Valera)” on April 8 as one of the entries for the first summer Metro Manila Film Festival. #KahitMaputiMediacon #KahitMaputiSpecialScreening #SummerMMFF2023 #KahitMaputiNaAngBuhokKo

♬ Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok KO – Rey Valera

He was not the first choice to portray the OPM icon but it still landed on his handed for which he is beyond grateful with the trust provided by director Joven Tan and producer Edith Fider ng Saranggola Media Productions.

The immersion and preparations he did for the role was all worth it as his nuances truly resembles of the composer beyond the hit songs, Buhok Ko, Malayo Pa Ang Umaga, Mr. DJ, Pangako sa Yo, Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo, Maging Sino Ka Man, Kung Kailangan Mo Ako, Tayong Dalawa, Ako si Superman, among others. He watched Rey Valera’s interviews and concerts to be familiarized with how he sings and present himself.

“Tinulungan din ako ni Direk Joven kung ano ang gusto niyang makita onscreen o kung ano ba ang gusto niyang ikuwento. First time kong mag-portray ng isang true-to-life character kaya medyo challenging siya lalo na’t buhay pa yung tao, di ba?” RK shared.

The hit songs of Rey will be showcased in different segments highlighting the inspiration behind the songs. You can’t help but sing along with the music video like approach of the film.

Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko (The Music of Rey Valera) will be showing beginning April 8 in cinemas nationwide. The cast also includes (in alphabetical order) Aljur Abrenica, Rico Barrera, Gelli de Belen, Josh de Guzman, Christopher de Leon, Lotlot de Leon, Jenine Desiderio, Meg Imperial, Ronnie Lazaro, Gian Magdangal, Carlo Mendoza, Ara Mina, Arlene Muhlach, Pekto Nacua, Eric Nicolas, Dennis Padilla, Epy Quizon, Arman Reyes, Ariel Rivera, Ricky Rivero, Rosanna Roces, Lloyd Samartino, Shira Tweg, Lou Veloso, and Gardo Versoza.