Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies

Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Mark A. Reyes
Starring	Jose Manalo; Wally Bayola; Paolo Ballesteros;
Production; company	APT Entertainment
Distributed by	M-Zet Productions
Release date	November 22, 2017;
Box office	₱70 million

Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies, is a 2017 Philippine zombie comedy film directed by Mark A. Reyes and starring Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola and Paolo Ballesteros.[1] It is the spin-off film of Eat Bulaga!'s segment, Kalyeserye. The name of the film is a word play on the title of the 2016 Korean film, Train to Busan. It is under the production of M-Zet Productions, to be part by APT Entertainment and was released in cinemas in the Philippines on November 22, 2017.[2]

Synopsis

As Crystal, daughter of both Alden and Yaya Dub grows up, she experiences a nightmare involving her mother turned into an infected zombie. Her grandparents, the Lolas assured their great-grandchild and promised a trip for her. A few days later, they join a tour group to go in a beach. As they rest in a gas station, a zombie attacks the employees of the station. The infection spreads, killing and infecting civilians. They board the bus, alongside others to escape the area. Their survival resides in the knowledge of a kid about zombie types, and how to counter them. They did everything to survive until they reach a safe zone.

Cast

Lead cast

Jose Manalo as Lola Tinidora Zobeyala - "The Liberated and Free-Spirited Lola"
Wally Bayola as Lola Nidora Esperanza Zobeyala vda. de Explorer - "The Traditional and Conservative Lola"
Paolo Ballesteros as Lola Tidora Zobeyala - "The Fashionated Lola"

Supporting cast

Ryzza Mae Dizon as Marcelina "Marcy" Dimacuycoy - "The Zombie Expert". She is the one who has knowledge about the zombies. She also describes the type of zombies: the Walkers (normal walking zombie), the Sleepers (slumbering zombies, awakening when loud noise was heard) and the Runners (fast-moving zombies).
Caprice Cayetano as Charmaine Castillo - "The Importunate Granddaughter". An unfortunate but lovable granddaughter of the Lolas. Alden and Yaya Dub's daughter.
Angelika de la Cruz as Madam Evangeline "Eva" Flores - "The Artistic Woman". A selfish, wealthy aristocrat who is desperate not to be infected.
Lovely Abella as Abegail "Abe" Salazar - "The Bitter Ex-Girlfriend". Later, she will have deep feelings for Jordan.
Taki Saito as Irish "Rish" del Rosario - She is Aladin's secret girlfriend even though she has strict parents.
Kenneth Medrano as Aladin Galvez - "The Secret Boyfriend". He is Irish's secret boyfriend.
Miggy Tolentino as William "Will" Robles - The Social Media Addict".
Shaira Mae dela Cruz as Catherine "Cath" Lacerna - "The Adventurous Rocker Chick".

Extended cast

Arthur Solinap as Jordan - "The Broken-Hearted Driver". An honest and protective driver. He has feelings for Abe.
Rochelle Pangilinan-Solinap as Ivy - the zumba dancer friend of Lola Nidora.
Archie Adamos as Loid - is a prisoner who helps the lolas and people in the bus.
Jhayvot Galang as Melo - the friend of Cath and Will.
Bernardo's - Tidora's henchmen
Rogelio's - Nidora's henchmen
Quando's - Tinidora's henchmen

Special participation

Al Tantay as Incharge officer at checkpoint
Joshua Zamora as Greg - husband of Eva
Niño Muhlach as Customer man - the very first one to transform as zombie who ate an infected crispy pata.
Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza as Charmaine's Father and Mother (voice only)

Production

The principal photography of Trip Ubusan took 30 days and the production studio behind the film, APT Entertainment had to adjust the filming schedule to accommodate actors Paolo Ballesteros, Wally Bayola, and Jose Manalo's busy schedule. The film was reportedly inspired by the Korean horror film, Train to Busan. The film which was described as a horror comedy film and is said to feature some dramatic scenes.[2]

Release

Trip Ubusan opened on November 22, 2017 in almost 200 cinemas nationwide.[3] The film had box office gross of more than ₱70 million.[4]

Reception

Trip Ubusan received an A rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board. It received mixed reviews from various film critics.

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References

Rodriguez, Bea (8 November 2017). "JoWaPao, starring sa pelikulang 'Trip Ubusan…The Lolas VS Zombies'" [JoWaPao, to star in 'Trip Ubusan…The Lolas VS Zombies' movie]. GMA News (in Filipino). Retrieved 19 November 2017.
Solis, Lolit (17 November 2017). "Trip Ubusan magpapaiyak!" [Trip Ubusan will make people cry!]. Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Tagalog and English). The Philippine Star. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs Zombies (2017) - IMDb, retrieved 2019-07-17
"JoWaPao may partisipasyon sa Meant…" [JoWaPao had participation in Meant [to Beh]...]. Philippine Star (in Tagalog and English). Retrieved December 10, 2017.

External links

Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies on IMDb

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[jowapao-1] Rodriguez, Bea (8 November 2017). "JoWaPao, starring sa pelikulang 'Trip Ubusan…The Lolas VS Zombies'" [JoWaPao, to star in 'Trip Ubusan…The Lolas VS Zombies' movie]. GMA News (in Filipino). Retrieved 19 November 2017.

[mapapaiyak-2] Solis, Lolit (17 November 2017). "Trip Ubusan magpapaiyak!" [Trip Ubusan will make people cry!]. Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Tagalog and English). The Philippine Star. Retrieved 19 November 2017.

[3] Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs Zombies (2017) - IMDb, retrieved 2019-07-17

[4] "JoWaPao may partisipasyon sa Meant…" [JoWaPao had participation in Meant [to Beh]...]. Philippine Star (in Tagalog and English). Retrieved December 10, 2017.