By ABS-CBNnews.com and U.S. News Agency / Asian

Although he admits that he only has a small exposure in the Hollywood movie “The Bourne Legacy,” veteran theater actor Lou Veloso said he will never forget his experience shooting the film.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Veloso said he is grateful that he became part of the latest installment of the spy film franchise, which will have its Asian premiere in Manila on Sunday.
Veteran theater actor Lou Veloso
“Alam mo maliit lang talaga ang part ko sa movie na ‘Bourne Legacy’ pero ako ay excited din kasi napakahirap ng ginawa naming audition,” he said.

Veloso said the movie will definitely help boost the country’s tourism efforts, especially when they shot several scenes in Palawan.

“Nung nag-shoot kami sa Palawan, inisip ko na mapo-promote ang bayan natin kasi pinakita sa aerial shot ang mga bundok ng Palawan sa El Nido. Sabi ko nga napakalaking promotion ito para sa bansa. Kasi nagbabayad tayo ng miyun-milyon para sa advertisement ng turismo pero dito nakalibre tayo dahil sigurado at mapo-promote ang kagandahan ng bayan at ang hospitality ng mga Pilipino,” he said.

Veloso also shared a conversation he had with lead actress Rachel Weisz, who expressed how dear the Filipinos are to her.

“Marami akong natutunan sa kanila lalo na si Rachel Weisz. Nung nakausap ko (siya), mahal na mahal niya ‘yung mga Pilipino. Sabi nga niya sa akin, ang mga Pilipino daw laging nakangiti. Inisip ko, siguro baka dahil sa third-world tayo, ang iniisip niya lagi tayong pressured, mahirap ang buhay pero we can afford to smile,” Velosa shared proudly.

Veloso plays the role of a fisherman in the movie.