By Ronnie Nathanielsz
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will begin filming a new movie titled “Wapakman” this month according to the news on the GMA television network with whom Pacquiao has a contract.
Pacquiao’s co-stars will be two popular sports and entertainment personalities who are part Filipino -WWE star Batista, who accompanied Pacquiao into the ring for his May 2 showdown against Britain’s Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton over whom Pacquiao scored a brutal 2nd round knockout last May 2, and Nicole Szcherinzger of the popular Pussycat Dolls.
According to GMA news Pacquiao will play the role of the hero and Batista, the villain.
The movie will reportedly be similar to Kung Fu Hustle, martial arts comedy that received excellent reviews.
The network quoted Pacquiao as saying shooting of the movie will not interfere with his training schedule in preparation for his next fight which is likely to be against Miguel Cotto on November 17 in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao has made a few movies in the past but none have been a box office success.