Iza Calzado Reacts To MTRCB X-Rating Bliss Movie

The film “Bliss” directed by Jerrold Tarog starring Iza Calzado was given the X-rating by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). Iza expressed her disappointment and appealed to the agency to reconsider its decision.

Iza recently won the Yakushi Pearl Award for Best Performer at the 12th Osaka Film Festival in Japan for her role in the film “Bliss.” Iza plays a 30-something actress who decides to make her own film to get noticed by the industry. Click here to read more about the story. 

Bliss Gets X-Rating, Iza Calzado asks MTRCB to reconsider

A report by ABS-CBN mentioned that the producers attempted to screen “Bliss” locally. MTRCB then gave it an x-rating because of its prolonged nudity, excessive violence, and scenes showing masturbation.

Iza appealed to MTRCB to “rethink their decision” during a press conference on Wednesday. She also admitted to being confused by the decision as well. Iza asked how an erotic romantic drama movie called “Fifty Shades Darker” be shown without cuts but a film about sex and abuse in society could not.

In the report, Iza said, “It’s supposed to wake you up about the cycle of abuse people go through in their lives. So these images that we will show you, they are not intended to arouse you, they are intended to disturb you and question things, make you think.”

The 34-year-old actress said she is open to have a dialogue with the MTRCB. She added that producers are preparing to appeal the ruling. The report mentioned that during an interview with MTRCB chief Rachel Arenas, she said they are open to reviewing “Bliss” if they do receive a formal appeal despite the board members having a “quite strong” decision in giving it an X-rating.

Hoy MTRCB yung BLISS ni Iza Calzado deserve na ipanood dito sa Pilipinas@MissIzaCalzado #BlissForPhilippineCinema

— Izrylle (@iza_karylle) March 30, 2017

Mas X rated pa yung dance number ni Mocha keysa sa palabas ni @MissIzaCalzado "Iza Calzado" na Bliss anyare @MTRCBgov

— NiloVillanuevaManzon (@nilo_luis24) March 30, 2017

@MTRCBgov Iza Calzado a respected actress, @JerroldTarog a responsible director,so don't rate Bliss as if it was a porn film wtf!Absurd!?

— ♥I♥music♥ (@musician_voice) March 30, 2017