Piolo, first Filipino artist invited to the Paris Film Festival

Piolo Pascual really made it big this year. Aside from the success of his teleserye “Lobo” and a number of product endorsements, he was just invited to grace the Festival Paris Cinema 2008 as the first ever Filipino artist especially invited to this event. Piolo received the invitation from Paris Mayor Delanoe and actress Charlotte Ramplings last March, according to Ricky Lo of the Philippine Star.

Based on reports, some 40 Filipino movies will be shown on this filmfestival with Star Cinema’s “Caregiver” (starring Sharon Cuneta) and Judy Ann Santos’ “Ploning” as possible opening films. The festival will be honoring the Philippines this year.