Director Joey Reyes apologized to Alfie Lorenzo

Direk Joey admits 'fault,' apologizes

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MANILA, Philippines – Talent manager and entertainment writer Alfie Lorenzo expressed his dismay over having been allegedly bypassed by actress Judy Ann Santos in accepting an independent film project.

Lorenzo cried foul over Santos' participation in the Cinemalaya Film Festival entry "Mga Mumunting Lihim," for which she refused to be paid despite her leading role in the Jose Javier Reyes-directed film.

Santos' long-time talent manager also vented his frustration over Reyes' supposed lack of respect, for not having informed him of the young superstar's pro bono involvement in the project.

"Matagal na kaming magkakilala ni Joey Reyes. Ang hinihintay ko lang, 'yung respeto man lang, na sabihin ni Joey, 'Gagamitin ko artista mo ah, pero libre,'" Lorenzo told entertainment talk show "Paparazzi" in an interview that aired Saturday.