Vilma Santos in New York City

I was very excited to meet Vilma Santos in New York today. "Ate Vi" is a living legend in the Philippines. Fans have dedicated their lives for decades worshiping her.

She's in New York filming a movie written by my friend Raymond Lee. I think I'll follow them around over the weekend.

Over the past few years Vilma Santos transformed herself from an actress to a politician. She was the mayor of Lipa City for almost 10 years, until she became the Governor of Batangas Province (pop. 2 million) in 2007. There is talk that she might run for President of the Philippines in 2010. Filipinos have a habit of electing former movie-stars into public office. I'm excited.