Finally I got him !!! Added New Photos: "Seagal at Manila"!!

[suziwong]

Update:

The Straits Times
Updated May 4, 2.15 pm (Singapore time)

Arroyo gets some muscle from actor Steven Seagal

MANILA - Hollywood action star Steven Seagal made headlines here on Tuesday by giving the thumbs up to President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for next Monday's election.

The actor visited the presidential palace to discuss shooting a movie in the Philippines, but ended up rooting for Mrs Arroyo -- giving her campaign a bit of the star appeal that thus far has been the advantage of her political opponents.

The President was away on the campaign trail and could not meet the actor, but Seagal described himself as 'a big fan of the president'.

'I've never met her, but my impression of her is that she's very straight, sincere, honest, a really talented president, and I hope she gets re-elected,' newspapers quoted him as saying on Monday.

The statement drew criticism from the opposition, ABS-CBN TV reported.

Celebrities are nothing new to Philippine politics.

The incumbent's rival Fernando Poe Jr, is a local movie legend, and so is Mrs Arroyo's predecessor, former president Joseph Estrada, who was ousted by a popular revolt in January 2001. Seagal said actors could make good political leaders, citing former US president Ronald Reagan as an example.

'Reagan was a pretty good one, but I think it really depends on the situation,' he said.

A frequent visitor to the Philippines, Seagal said he was ready to do 'anything' to promote the country as a tourist destination. -- AP

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[Lotussan]

Wonderful! Now I wonder what movie he will be filming there? Hmmmmm....

 

[Lotussan]

I'm so happy I am speechless...Thank-You suzi, you said you would find him, and you did!

 

[ORANGATUANG]

Geez that guy that wants that sort of help from Steven must be dreaming...Plus he is pretty cheeky if i remember correctly steven wouldnt give his money to strangers just willy nilly...But if Steven DOES know him well then thats another story...Heather.

 

[suziwong]

Updated !!

Manila Bulletin
Steven Seagal here to show support to GMA

Hollywood biggie Steven Seagal yesterday gave Intramuros folks the thrill of their lives when he made a surprise visit to the Department of Tourism’s Clamshell 1 exhibit area at 5 p.m. He was accompanied by DoT Secretary Roberto Pagdanganan and former tourism czar Richard Gordon who’s now running for senator under the administration ticket.


Towering over everyone who packed Clamshell 1, the 53-year-old actor-director-producer who was in his trademark Oriental attire shook hands with his fans and acknowledged cheers the way a devoted Buddhist do.

DoT prepared a short dance presentation for Seagal and company but pressed for time as they were, they didn’t finish the show. Seagal didn’t mind being mobbed (by photographers and fans alike) as he toured the exhibit area, pausing every now and then when his fancy was caught by certain products, like beaded necklaces and even the native snacks. An excited vendor happily handed Seagal a piece of brownie which the actor touched.. Seagal’s entourage was composed mostly of Japanese nationals who we later learned were officers of the Japan-Filipino Foundation. They were the ones who brought Seagal for an overnight visit to Manila.

At a hastily scheduled press conference at the Manila Room of Shangri-La Makati, the action star said he was happy to be back in Manila after such a long time and he thanked Japan-Filipino Foundation for bringing him over to show support to President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s election bid.

“I’m a great fan of President Arroyo,” he said, while noting the close friendship between the US and the Philippines for a long time now. “My family and friends have faith in your present government which we know has handled difficult crises and problems...” Seagal said he and GMA have mutual friends.

“From what I heard from my American and Japanese friends, she’s a talented and wonderful human being, with the ability to be firm when the situation demands. I’m really a great fan of hers.” Seagal was brought to Malacañang by Pagdanganan and Gordon but the president was not there. She later called Seagal on the phone to thank him for his kind thoughts of her.

The actor expressed hope that in the near future, he’ll be coming back to do some business in film and music, noting that “the Filipinos are a very musical people.” He might also do a couple of commercials in the Philippines.

Seagal loves Asia, having lived in the continent for 15 years starting when he was just 17 when he went to Japan to study Zen and martial arts (aikido, karate, judo and kendo) while teaching English. After perfecting his martial arts, Seagal opened a martial arts school in Japan, the first Westerner to do so.

The actor is also a deeply spiritual person. And in l997, it was announced that one of his Buddhist teachers, His Holiness Penor Rinpoche, proclaimed the actor a “tulku,”the reincarnation of a Buddhist lama.

Seagal, who became an instant action star upon his return to Hollywood via the movie “Above the Law” (l988) and whose most popular movie to date is “Under Seige” (l994), was shooting a movie in Thailand when a two-day lull gave him and his friends the chance to fly to Manila for a short visit. Shot mostly in Japan, the movie is entitled “Enter the Sun” and “I have two weeks more to finish it,” Seagal said.

Asked if the actor would also endorse the candidacy of Gordon, he said “I’ ve only known him for a short time but what I saw in him I liked. And from my own intelligence (network), he has a deep philosophy on how to help your nation.”

On his part, Gordon thanked Seagal for his confidence in the country’s government and for being very accommodating to everybody. “His presence here thrills me as much as when some Hollywood stars - Lou Diamond Philip, Tia Carrera, et al - came over last year for the Cinemanila Film Festival. The presence of foreigners, especially those with great stature, enhance tourism in our country and so it’s indeed a great time for Steven Seagal to come over to express support to the President.”

“Seagal was mobbed in Intramuros and it’s great to know people are up-to-date with him,” Gordon added. The former DoT secretary, who during his short tenure was able to spruce up Intramuros to become what it is today - a great place to visit for shopping, entertainment and dining, and a showcase of the region’s arts, crafts and traditions - intimated that it would be great for local movie producers to come up with a movie project pairing Seagal with a Filipino actress. “There’s a lot of materials here for an American-Filipino film,” he said.

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[Serena]

Wow, Suzi, this is great! We know more from this article than we have in a while. We know he's in Thailand finishing shooting. And went to the Philippines because he had a 2-day break. What a man, eh? He's more busy at 53 then some men half his age!

Thanks again, Suzi!

 

[suziwong]

Wow, Suzi, this is great! We know more from this article than we have in a while. We know he's in Thailand finishing shooting. And went to the Philippines because he had a 2-day break. What a man, eh? He's more busy at 53 then some men half his age!

Thanks again, Suzi!

Really Unbelieveble !! How can he stands?? blood pleasure, high, changing temperature and humit weather, jet lag etc... !!BRAVOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !! WHAT A MAN !!! CONG. !!!
He is working soooooo hard for us and we are working for us !!!
interesting huh ???

 

[Serena]

Really Unbelieveble !! How can he stands?? blood pleasure, high, changing temperature and humit weather, jet lag etc... !!BRAVOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !! WHAT A MAN !!! CONG. !!!
He is working soooooo hard for us and we are working for us !!!
interesting huh ???

That's right, Suzi!! Who says he doesn't like his fans? He may not speak directly to us, but he shows us respect and affection by working so hard, under all sorts of conditions, to make movies for us!

And I like your enthusiasm!

 

[suziwong]

That's right, Suzi!! Who says he doesn't like his fans? He may not speak directly to us, but he shows us respect and affection by working so hard, under all sorts of conditions, to make movies for us!

And I like your enthusiasm!

I am insisting on Seagal doesn't like "Board Fans" may be he likes others actually I don't know !! Yes he is working for us, we are working for us sooooooooooooo where is the justice ???
very strange, amazing, extraordinary big big big guy !!!

Thank you Mr. Seagal we love you soooooooo & sooooooooooo muchhh !!!

 

[tora]

Well,I presume he likes a certain kind of fans...cute young girls for example

 

[suziwong]

Well,I presume he likes a certain kind of fans...cute young girls for example

actually he is right Tora !! I am not "cute young girl" .
himmmmmmmm I understood now problem is coming here !!
but we have too many young lady here !! but eventhough he doesn't like us !!! sooooooooooooooooooooooo ??

 

[tora]

Me for example Early 20's,looking cute...Cuckoo crazy...

 

[TDWoj]

actually he is right Tora !! I am not "cute young girl" .
himmmmmmmm I understood now problem is coming here !!
but we have too many young lady here !! but eventhough he doesn't like us !!! sooooooooooooooooooooooo ??

Yes, it would be nice if he came to visit us. I don't blame him for staying away, though; the over-the-top romantic fantasy posts would make anyone uncomfortable, no matter how much he likes the young ladies.

And me - well, I may not be young, but I'm still cute - so there!

 

[justice808]

Well done,Suzi!
Thanks again for all your hard work )

Peace,
Leon.

 

[justice808]

I wonder why he can't speak out about Into The Sun??I am begging to know who his co-stars are.

 

[suziwong]

I will be crazy soon !! He is at Manila he made press conference.
I found too many news but I couldn't find new photo !!
very strangeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!!veryy strange !!

 

[suziwong]

Yes, it would be nice if he came to visit us. I don't blame him for staying away, though; the over-the-top romantic fantasy posts would make anyone uncomfortable, no matter how much he likes the young ladies.

And me - well, I may not be young, but I'm still cute - so there!

himmmmmmmmmm !! that's important TD. I will look at the mirror again !!

 

[suziwong]

I wonder why he can't speak out about Into The Sun??I am begging to know who his co-stars are.

Justice I don't know why but I am sure "Seagal Rules" !!

Did you see movie name is "Enter the Sun" not "Into the Sun" !! we learned this today !!

 

[tora]

Who knows how soon we'll get to know something else... something we had not known before...

P.S. Suzi,you make me laugh

 

[Amos Stevens]

Thanks Suziwong!