Before Ma’ Rosa has been finally submitted to Oscars 2017, the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) headed by Director Edgardo ‘Boy’ Vinarao together with Director Jose N. Carreon, Director Mike Sandejas, actor/scriptwriter Ed Rocha, cinematographer Lee Meily, actor Michael de Mesa and actress Cherry Gil as members choose first with these films including Erik Matti’s Honor Thy Father, Derick Cabrido’s Nora Aunor starrer “Tuos, Eduardo Roy’s “Pamilya Ordinaryo,” Lav Diaz’ “Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis,” Joel Lamangan’s “Felix Manalo,” Jun Lana’s “Anino Sa Likod ng Buwan,” Gil Portes’ “Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli,” and Lav Diaz’ Venice Golden Lion winning film “Ang Babaeng Humayo.”
Babalik iyon sa aming mga actors. Hindi namin gustong makarinig ng “Ay, ayokong makatrabaho iyan dahil bastos iyan.” So, inalagaan ko rito si Nathalie tulad ng pag-aalaga ko kay Elora (Espano) who plays my wife”, pagwawakas ni Luis. Bukod sa “Siphayo’”abala rin si Luis sa kanyang teleseryeng “The Greatest Love”sa Kapamilya network.