Francis M. has actually gone far and vast — simply watch the video of radio DJs Gino Quillamor and Chicco Garcia interviewing “Planet of the Apes” stars Kevin Durand and Peter Macon.
Quillamor posted the video on Instagram, the place Kevin Durand talked about his finest pal from Mindanao.
“We grew up collectively and we might hearken to Francis M.,” the Canadian actor narrated, eliciting a response from the Filipino DJs.
Prompted by Quillamor and Garcia’s shocked reactions, Durand gamely went on rapping a couple of strains of the famed Francis M. tune: “Mga kababayan ko! Ako ay Pilipino!”
“Every time I communicate to individuals from the Philippines, or individuals who dwell right here who’re from the Philippines it simply feels so at dwelling with you guys. I wanna go to your mother’s home and eat some scrumptious meals,” he continued.
Quillamor thanked Durand for sharing his Philippine connection and when he stated “we’re mates with Francis M.’s children so we’ll allow them to know,” it was Durand’s flip to be shocked and impressed by the knowledge.
“No means?! Oh my God,” Durand stated. “Please, please inform them Proximus sends love,” he added, referencing his character within the film.
Francis M., also called the Grasp Rapper, is among the many most well-known Filipino hip-hop figures. He rose to fame within the 90s together with his songs, together with “Man from Manila,” Kaleidescope World,” “Ito ang Gusto Ko!” and naturally, “Mga Kababayan!”
— LA, GMA Built-in Information