Colao
Theatrical release poster
Directed byFrank Perozo
Written byJosé Pastor
Jose Ramon Alama
Produced byJosé Ramón Alama
StarringRaymond Pozo
Miguel Céspedes
Manny Pérez
Nashla Bogaert
CinematographyJuan Carlos Gómez
Edited byJose Delio Ares
Music bySergio Jiménez Lacima
Production
companies
Bou Group
Caribbean Cinemas RD
Distributed bySpanglish Movies (International)
Release dates
November 30, 2017 (Dominican Republic)
December 7, 2017 (Puerto Rico)
January 19, 2018 (United States)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryDominican Republic
LanguageSpanish

Colao is a 2017 Dominican romantic comedy film directed by Frank Perozo (in his directorial debut) and written by José Pastor & Jose Ramon Alama.[1] Starring Raymond Pozo, Miguel Céspedes, Manny Pérez and Nashla Bogaert, accompanied by Anthony Alvarez, Evelyna Rodríguez, Celines Toribio, El Nene La Amenazzy and Austin Santos.[2]

Synopsis

Antonio, who has done nothing else in his life than grow coffee as he has been taught since he was young, is single and about to turn 40, and decides to turn his life around and open up new horizons in order to find the only thing that is missing in his life: love. He is accompanied by his two cousins from the capital, Felipe and Rafael, who help him not only to win Laura's heart but also to seek independence.[3]

Cast

The actors participating in this film are:[4][5]

  • Raymond Pozo as Rafael
  • Miguel Céspedes as Felipe
  • Manny Pérez as Antonio
  • Nashla Bogaert as Laura
  • Anthony Alvarez as Horacio
  • Evelyna Rodríguez as Gina
  • Celines Toribio as Maribel
  • El Nene La Amenazzy as Jeicop
  • Austin Santos as Santos
  • Ana María Arias as Doña Margó
  • Miguel Bucarelly as Don Arturo
  • Chelsy Bautista as Estrellita
  • Erick Hsu as Nishimura
  • Gerardo Mercedes as Ciego
  • Vladimir Martí as Taxi Driver
  • Shailyn Sosa as Amarilis
  • Danny Radhames Vasquez Castillo as Walkman
  • Laura Leclerc as Hairdresser 1
  • Sheara Mar Dotel as Hairdresser 2
  • Aleja Flores as Hairdresser 3
  • Candy Flow as Hairdresser 4

Production

Principal photography began on June 14, 2017, and ended on July 12 of the same year, lasting 4 weeks at the Downtown Center shopping center, Zona Colonial, Jarabacoa and Avenida Venezuela in Santo Domingo Este.[6][7]

Release

It premiered on November 30, 2017, in Dominican theaters,[8] to then premiere in Puerto Rico on December 7, 2017.[9] It premiered on January 19, 2018, in American theaters.[10]

Reception

Box-office

In its first weekend in Dominican theaters, Colao sold 54,000 tickets becoming the highest grossing national film since 2015.[11][12] It attracted 30,000 viewers in its first week in Puerto Rican theaters while in the Dominican Republic it reached 125,000 for its second week.[13][14] 3 days after its premiere in the United States, it managed to raise $156,000 dollars.[15]

Accolades

Year Award / Festival Category Recipient Result Ref.
2018 Soberano Awards Comedy of the year José Ramón Alama Won [16][17]
Film director Frank Perozo Nominated
Actress of the year Ana María Arias Nominated
La Silla Awards Best Comedy Frank Perozo Nominated [18][19]
Best Leading Actress Nashla Bogaert Nominated
Best Musicalization Sergio Jiménez Lacima Nominated
Best Song «Un beso» Nominated
Best Costume Ferdinando Erbetti Nominated
Dominican Film Festival, Montreal Audience Award Colao Won [20]

Sequel

A sequel titled Colao 2 began recording on October 20, 2022, again directed by Frank Perozo and adding new actors and actresses to the cast, such as Karen Yaport, Fidia Peralta, Tiby Camacho, the Venezuelan actor Alejandro Nones, Nino Freestyle and Javis.[21][22] It is scheduled to premiere on November 30, 2023, in Dominican theaters.[23]

References

  1. ↑ "Exhiben avance de película "Colao", la ópera prima de Frank Perozo". DiarioHispaniola l Un digital a tu alcance (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  2. ↑ Roca, Alexandra G. (2017-06-16). ""Colao", la Ópera prima de Caribbean Cinemas". Revista Pandora (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  3. ↑ "COLAO | Cineteca". www.cinetecamadrid.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  4. ↑ "Reparto de Colao (película 2017). Dirigida por Frank Perozo". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2023-07-09. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  5. ↑ "Reparto Completo de Colao (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  6. ↑ ""Colao", la ópera prima de Frank Perozo, culmina su etapa de rodaje". listindiario.com. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  7. ↑ "Concluye rodaje de "Colao", la primera película que dirige Frank Perozo". Acento (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  8. ↑ ""Colao": lo nuevo del cine local". listindiario.com. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  9. ↑ "Estrena película dominicana 'Colao'". www.noticel.com. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  10. ↑ "Película Colao encanta en New York en su exitosa noche Premier". DiarioDigitalRD (in Spanish). 2018-01-18. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  11. ↑ "Película "Colao" llevó más de 54 mil personas en su primer fin de semana". Diario Libre (in Spanish). 2017-12-04. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  12. ↑ "Colao es película dominicana más taquillera en estreno desde 2015". Imagenes Dominicanas (in Spanish). 2017-12-04. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  13. ↑ ""Colao" logra 30 mil personas en su primera semana de estreno en PR – Más Vip" (in Spanish). 2017-12-15. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  14. ↑ "La película dominicana "Colao" rompe en su estreno en Puerto Rico". Remolacha - Noticias Republica Dominicana (in Spanish). 2017-12-15. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  15. ↑ ""Colao" en tres días recauda 156 mil dólares en NY – La Guacherna" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  16. ↑ "Lista completa de nominados a Premios Soberano 2018". listindiario.com. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  17. ↑ "Lista completa de los ganadores de Premios Soberano 2018". listindiario.com. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  18. ↑ "Anuncian nominados a Premios La Silla 2018". Noticias SIN (in Spanish). 2018-07-23. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  19. ↑ ""Veneno" la máxima ganadora en Premios La Silla". listindiario.com. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  20. ↑ "Colao: Premio del público en I Festival de Cine RD en Montreal 2018". José Rafael Sosa (in Spanish). 2018-06-19. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  21. ↑ ""Colao 2", una segunda parte que inicia su rodaje y apuesta a ser mejor". listindiario.com. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  22. ↑ Feliz, Elmer (2022-10-25). ""Colao 2", una película que une y reencuentra a importantes talentos en su secuela". El Nuevo Diario (República Dominicana) (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  23. ↑ ""Colao 2", una segunda parte que inicia su rodaje y apuesta a ser mejor". Ciudadania RD Media (in Spanish). 2022-10-20. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
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