Thoughts: On Ronnie Lazaro

I've always thought that there are very few Filipino actors who can really act. Especially nowadays where the movie industry is filled with cute faces and hot, steamy bodies that don't have what it takes to act.

Don't get me wrong. I'm no expert critic or anything, I just have eyes that work well enough to see that they can't act for shit. Pardon my French.

Then, I came across Ronnie Lazaro in a recent local horror flick. Now, you don't often see him in a lot of movies. But when he does appear, he puts on a really convincing show. He's acted the part of a loving husband, a doting father, a deranged lunatic, a crazed addict, a local quack doctor, and many more. And every time, he gives the audience a commanding performance that leaves them loving or hating the man for the role he portrayed.

Anyways, this is my way of saying how great an actor Ronnie Lazaro is. My hat goes off to you, sir. Carry on with your astounding performances.

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