Stage 6 Films, a Sony Company, is releasing Diane Paragas’ multiple award-winning Independent Film YELLOW ROSE Starring Grammy winner and two-time Tony nominee Eva Noblezada (Hadestown, Miss Saigon), and Tony winner Lea Salonga (Once on this Island, Miss Saigon) on October 9.
Gold House, CAPE – Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment and Define American is presenting an exclusive #GoldOpen Q & A featuring Yellow Rose‘s director Diane Paragas and stars Eva Noblezada, Lea Salonga, Princess Punzalan and moderated by Jazz Tangcay (Variety) at 7pm PST/ 10pm EST tonight as part of #GoldOpen Premiere Pass. Click here for full details.
Yellow Rose is a timely story about a Filipino teen from a small Texas town who fights to pursue her dreams as a country music performer while facing the threat of deportation. The cast also features Princess Punzalan (Mula Sa Puso), Dale Watson (Friday Night Lights), Gustavo Gomez (“The Walking Dead”), Libby Villari (Boyhood), and Liam Booth (Ghosts Never Sleep).
Eva Noblezada received a Grammy Award and her most recent Tony nomination for her portrayal of Eurydice in Hadestown, which won 8 Tony awards including Best Musical. She received her first nomination for portraying Kim in the revival of Miss Saigon. Lea Salonga won the Tony Award for her portrayal of the same role in the original production of Miss Saigon.
“Yellow Rose has been a labor of passion for over 15 years and I’m thrilled that we can now share this very relevant story with the world,” says Paragas. “We have the added honor of representing the real experiences of Filipino Americans, Asian Americans, and all immigrants seeking a better life in America.”
Yellow Rose features original songs developed for the film, written and composed by Watson, Paragas, Noblezada, and Thia Megia. The film is written by Diane Paragas, Annie Howell, and Celena Cipriaso, based on a story written by Paragas and Andy Bienen. The film’s producers include Lead Producer Cecilia R. Mejia, Rey Cuerdo, Orian Williams and Paragas. Executive Producers include Carlo Katigbak, Olivia De Jesus, John D. Lazatin, and Juan Miguel Sevilla from ABS-CBN Global and Cinematografo Originals, Karen Elizaga, Gail Alvarez, Victor Alvarez, and Dale Watson. Co-Producers include Jeremiah Abraham, Courtney Jones, and Thea Kerman.
The movie took home 13 film festival jury and audience awards including Special Jury Award – Best Narrative Feature at the Asian American International Film Festival and the Grand Jury Prize – Best Narrative Feature and Best Breakout Performance for Eva Noblezada at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.
Diane Paragas is managed by LBI Entertainment and is represented by Morris Yorn Barnes & Levine.
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