Barumbadings

Barumbadings (also known as BarumBadings: Vol 1. Dead Mother, Dead All) is a 2021 Philippine black comedy crime action film written and directed by Darryl Yap.^[1][2] It stars Joel Torre, Jeric Raval, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Baron Geisler and John Lapus.^[3][4] The film is about a three gay gangsters mourn the death of their gay guardian, but ends up celebrating his bright and colorful life.^[5][6] The main characters are named after the main members of the SexBomb Girls and their manager, Joy Cancio.

Barumbadings
Official release poster
Directed by	Darryl Yap
Written by	Darryl Yap
Produced by	Vincent Del Rosario III Vic Del Rosario Jr. Veronique Del Rosario-Corpus Hermie Go Ianne Oandasan June Torrejon-Rufino
Starring	Joel Torre Jeric Raval Mark Anthony Fernandez Baron Geisler John Lapus
Cinematography	Rain Yamson
Edited by	Vincent L. Asis
Music by	Andrew R. Florentino
Production companies	VinCentiments Viva Films
Distributed by	Vivamax
Release date	November 5, 2021 (2021-11-05)
Running time	75 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

Plot

Izzy (Jeric Raval), Jopay (Mark Anthony Fernandez) and Rochelle (Baron Geisler) are gays-in-training for beauty pageants under the care of their adoptive gay mother, Joy (Joel Torre). When Joy passes away, they become part of an intense feud against lesbians.

Cast

• Joel Torre as Mother Joy: The one who adopted the three gays, Izzy, Jopay and Rochelle.^[7]
• Jeric Raval as Izzy ^[8]
• Mark Anthony Fernandez as Jopay^[9]
• Baron Geisler as Rochelle ^[10]
• John Lapus as Queenpin: The leader of Barumbadings and the one who giving orders to Izzy, Jopay and Rochelle.
• Francine Garcia as Trixie
• Cecil Paz as Buchi the Butcher: Queenpin ex-lover.
• Carlo Mendoza as Young Rochelle
• Janrey Torres as Young Izzy
• Lance Russell Obrero as Young Jopay
• Jobelyn Manuel as Right Finger of Buchi
• Loren Mirañas as Left Finger of Buchi

Release

The film was released in the Philippines via streaming in Vivamax on November 5, 2021.^[11]

Reception

JE CC of PinoyFeeds give the film a positive review and he wrote:

Action and comedy make a satisfying marriage in this Darryl Yap feature that tackles hate crimes against gay people.^[12]

Future

Baron Geisler confirmed that he is part of all 4 upcoming sequels of Barumbadings.^[13]

References

1. "Darryl Yap directs new LGBTQ film 'Barumbadings'".
2. "BARUMBADINGS VOL. 1 Dead Mother Dead All! Poster from Darryl Yap starring Jeric Raval and Joel Torre". October 8, 2021.
3. "Premier actors deliver fun and action in 'Barumbadings'". Manila Bulletin. October 20, 2021.
4. "Make way for the new action queens, the 'Barumbadings'". The Manila Times. November 5, 2021.
5. "Cast of Barumbadings—Who's the fairest of them all?".
6. "Baron Geisler: There's a lesson in 'Barumbadings'". Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on November 11, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
7. "Joel Torre plays flamboyant gay character for first time in 'Barumbadings'". October 16, 2021.
8. "Jeric Raval essays gay role for the first time". The Philippine STAR.
9. "MARK ANTHONY FERNANDEZ ENJOYS PLAYING GAY ROLE IN FULL DRAG IN VIVAMAX' 'BARUMBADINGS' STREAMING ON NOVEMBER 5".
10. "Baron humingi ng tawad sa mga beking pisikal niyang nasaktan: Sana po mapatawad n'yo na ako". October 31, 2021.
11. "Barumbadings (2021)". Filmoria.co.uk. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
12. "REVIEW: Fantastic Performances Propel Vivamax's 'Barumbadings' To Soar". PinoyFeeds. November 8, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
13. "BarumBadings, magkakaroon ng five-part sequel?".

External links

• Barumbadings at IMDb