VI-S.I.O.N., anyone?

Several issues ago, Funfare mentioned in passing that Vilma Santos’ international fans club, headed by New York-based Alan Trambulo (also a Batangueño like Vilma is now, being the mayor of Lipa City-{at present Batangas Governor}, has put up a website called VI-S.I.O.N. (or Vilma Santos International On-line Network).

Alan has just sent Funfare the following e-mail to elaborate on the VI-S.I.O.N. website:

Vilma Santos, the Philippines’ Longest Reigning Box-office and Movie Queen, Most Versatile/Awarded Actress, a three-term outstanding Lipa City Mayor and, recently, a UP Gawad Plaridel Awardee for Film has a fan website called: VI-S.I.O.N. –Vilma Santos International On-line Network.

It is a website created for, of, and by the Vilmanians all over the globe, and was conceived and created by me on April 8, 2004. It can be accessed by login to http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/VilmaSantosVisionGroup/or http://www.youtube.com/user/VSPRODUCTION

The website is a fans’ forum and more, a home away from home, a sanctuary where Vilmanians all over the globe can find respite and freely express their love and admiration for their beloved Movie Queen through exchange of opinion, news and information on the QueenStar’s past, present and future exemplary achievements on film, TV, public service and latest projects. The website has members from all the four corners of the globe and most importantly, the fan site was conceived to create awareness/promote fund-raising projects intended to raise funds to help the impoverished Vilmanians in the Philippines.

Through the fans’ collective efforts and deep love for, we hope, the next National Artist and Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, they were able to successfully come out with the VS Newsletter, which was replete with articles, photos, memorabilia – their tribute and homage to their idol.

Long live Governor Vilma Santos and her VI-S.I.O.N.!
By Ricky Lo