Funnyman Buboy Villar tugs at the heartstrings in new movie

Every show and even video blog he's in Buboy Villar will elicit laughter from any audience. His comedic timing, funny antics and self-deprecation have certainly endeared him to many. Sure, the man will show all his comical skills in the movie "Ang Kwento Ni Makoy," which premieres today but don't be surprised if he whips out a flair for drama as the film unfolds.

From child star to legit comedian, Villar plays the titular character in "Ang Kwento ni Makoy," a movie centered on an optimistic and compassionate nurse (Makoy) who is eager to lend a helping hand despite the endless struggles of the coronavirus pandemic.