The young Juban would become a member of the mythical five but he decided to pursue other interests other than shooting the hoops. Jun was a regular fixture in the games, while I religiously covered the sport. I first met Jun through a common friend because his son Lope III was a star playmaker for the De La Salle Zobel in the heated UAAP junior basketball wars. My kuya ventured into film production and during the summer break, I worked on my first major film which was APOCALYPSE NOW.” The movie by Francis Ford Copolla was also filmed in Baler, Pagsanjan and Metro Manila. Our family business then started with props and movie gun rental. Kuya Dennis took me in as a runner/personnel assistant. “Our father passed away in 1972 and my only brother Dennis took over. Jun was 15 years old in 1973 when his magical journey to the kaleidoscope world started. Jun is presently the executive producer of the Philippine Film Studios, Inc. I’m incredibly blessed to call this inspiring man my father-in-law.” The contributions he has made to our local film and tourism industry are insurmountable and our entire family is truly proud of him. If you ask me, the recognition he is receiving has been a long time coming. They know that they are in very capable hands. He sets a standard for himself and his entire company, and a testament to that is the number of repeat clients they’ve had over the years. I enjoy watching dad and my brother-in-law, Santi, whenever they play. Not only does he produce films, but he also produces points on the polo field. One thing I can tell you is that even if he works hard, he will always make it a point to be present for the family.Īs a sportsman himself, we’ve bonded over our shared interests and love for competition. He’s welcomed me with open arms and has been supportive of my relationship with my wife, Schinina, ever since the beginning. But I’ve been with the family for almost 5 years now, and he’s been nothing but good to me. Being that he is a die-hard Lasallian, it is only natural for him to tease me about being Atenean. He is always there whenever I need advice and guidance, and you can count on him to tell you his honest opinion. What has always left a lasting impression on me is how he has always remained humble despite his many achievements.Īside from hearing the many interesting stories filming classics like Apocalypse Now and Platoon, he has also imparted a lot of lessons to me that he’s learned over the years. One of the nicest people you will ever come across, he is well-loved and respected by his community and his peers. He is consistent in how he works, how he takes care of his family, and how he deals with people on a daily basis. Day in and day out, I’ve seen the way he has dedicated himself to his craft and his family. Juban’s film studios put Philippine cinema on the global map. It is a lifetime achievement award from the highly-respected Film Development Council of the Philippines. This is what Slaughter thinks of the amiable, polo-loving Jun, who became the talk of the town after being named the Camera Obscura Artistic Excellence Awardee. Jun, 62, and another DLSU graduate happens to be Schinina’s father. Juban Jr., comes into this interesting story. Schinina’s also one of the owners of COCO Couch Clothing lines.Īnd this is where the name Lope V. Slaughter, an Atenean, and no doubt a vital piece in the Gin Kings’ bid for supremacy is happily married to the wonderful and gorgeous Schinina, a De La Salle alumnus and logistics producer at Philippine Film Studios, Inc. Rejoice basketball world! Gregory Slaughter‘s coming back to thrill the basketball world but before the “ Gregzilla” lifts the hopes and aspirations of the Ginebra Nation, it’s time for us to know one of the gentle giant’s sources of strength and inspiration.
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