An official entry for the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival, ''The Kingdom'' focuses on the Lakan Makisig (Vic Sotto) who faces a dilemma over which of his three children will inherit the throne. All hail Lakan Makisig! Known for his timeless jokes and antics in iconic comedy films, television host and actor Vic Sotto showcases his serious side in his upcoming movie "The Kingdom." Being a powerful Lakan, the long-time Eat Bulaga host revealed that he rarely talks to his co-stars in order to help him get into his character.
"Bonding? Hindi pwede kasi kapag napanood niyo yung film hindi kami magkaibigan [Piolo] dun. So, ako I tried staying away yung iba kasi bestfriend kayo tapos ganito yung eksena, mahirap siya for me. Kaya mas effective sa akin if I spend less more time with my co-stars," Vic said during an interview.
(Bonding? It's not possible because when you watch the film, we [Piolo] are not friends there. So, I tried to stay away from the others because you are best friends and then this scene happened, he was difficult for me. So it's more effective for me if I spend less time with my co-stars).
In early Philippine history, the term "Lakan" indicated a paramount ruler and is derived from Tagalog, one of the major languages in the Philippines. Traditionally, “Lakan” is used as a title rather than a personal name. It translates to “lord” or “chief,” reflecting a person of high rank or nobility in pre-colonial Filipino society.
The term signifies authority, resp.
