Showbiz newbie Benz Sangalang stars in his first major film, Boy Kaldag, which will be released by VMX as a Christmas special on Dec. 27. Directed by Roman Perez, Jr.
Initially thought by fans as another Totoy Mola movie, the director clarifies that it is not a sequel or spin-off of the 1992 movie. Instead, it tells the story of Dakz, or “Boy Kaldag,” a well-endowed man who suffers from a strange curse: the women he gets close to end up dying. When Dakz reconnects with his childhood crush Bettina (Dyessa Garcia), things take a dramatic turn, and secrets begin to unfold.
Benz is excited to be the lead in Boy Kaldag, but he also feels the pressure. Despite the positive reactions to the movie’s trailer, he admits he’s nervous.
“I’m really happy, but there’s tension. I’m so glad to be here, to get a break from Viva and Boss Vic del Rosario,” Benz shared with Manila Standard Entertainment in an interview. “But I feel pressured because I’m not sure if I truly deserve this.”
When asked if his role in Boy Kaldag makes him the “Vivamax King,” Benz quickly responded, “I don’t want to talk about that. You should ask the bosses about it. Only they can say if it’s true.”
Benz prefers to focus on his character, Dakz, whose life has changed for the better, but not without trouble.
In Boy Kaldag, Dakz becomes famous because of his size, but each relationship he has brings danger and tragedy.
“Yes, it’s important,” Benz said when asked if size really matters. “I’ve noticed they come back!”
Benz also agreed to do a frontal nudity scene for the movie because he feels proud of his body, just like his character.
The film originally planned to feature Totoy Mola star Jay Manalo, but scheduling issues stopped that from happening. Still, Benz is confident that Boy Kaldag will be a hit with audiences.
Completing the cast of Boy Kaldag are Angeli Khang, Azi Acosta, Salome Salvi, and Chad Solano.
