Eugene Domingo thrilled to be working with Nora Aunor

THERE’S A SCENE in “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank” where JM de Guzman and Kean Cipriano visit Eugene Domingo in her home and she is shown looking like someone really rich living in a huge and lavish mansion. Is that really where she live? “Naku, hindi po,” she says. “Upgraded nga ako doon, pati sa getup ko dahil hindi naman ako ganun manamit sa loob ng bahay ko at wala akong ganun karaming assistants. They made me larger than life, but it’s a challenge to play another Eugene Domingo na malayo sa’kin sa tunay na buhay, ha.”

The film’s producer, Atty. Joji Alonso, said she didn’t accept any talent fee for the movie. “Kasi kung sisingil siya, we’ll exceed the P3 million ceiling sa budget ng Cinemalaya. And to think she met an accident sa shooting dahil nahulog talaga siya sa septic tank.”

“Binigyan naman nila ko ng magandang silya for my dining room. But lahat ng hirap ko, it’s all worth it,” says Uge. “Ang daming awards na napanalunan, naka-best actress uli after ‘Kimmy Dora’, kumita siya, heto’t for nationwide theatrical release kami agad ng Star Cinema. Siempre, strike while the iron is hot, di ba? Pinag-uusapan pa ang movie, so dapat ipalabas agad sa mas maraming sinehan.”

The movie coincided with her 40th birthday. “Perfect birthday gift nga sa’kin, pati yung bago kong award.” What else is her birthday wish? “Good health. Kasi, marami ka ngang pera, wala ka namang good health, how will you enjoy it. At siempre, lovelife. Sana, magkaroon na.”

Is it true she's part of Nora Aunor's new soap, "Donya Negra", on TV5. "Yes, I really love to work with her as I admire her so much."