PBA: Ginebra coach Tim Cone sticks to regular job after film cameo

By Waylon Galvez

Facing the camera is just a regular thing for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel mentor Tim Cone.

But six months ago, Cone was in front of a different camera – one that is known with the line – “lights, camera, action!”

Cone did a cameo role in a family-oriented film “Kaibigan” that premiered in cinemas nationwide last Dec 4, 2019, and last Friday, it was shown by local TV network GMA 7 as part of its Holy Week presentation.

It was Cone’s first venture in doing a movie, and the record holder for most championships in the PBA with 22 titles agreed to it for two reasons – friendship and purpose.

“I did the movie because I was a friend of one of the producers,” said Cone in a message to Manila Bulletin. “Also because it was a good cause with an important theme.”

The film – according to its Twitter page @KaibiganMovie – is an “inspiring movie about high school life and family interaction” and “will encourage the youth to do what is right and turn away from worldly influences”.

The movie featured talented Fil-Am twins Christian and Jesse Perkins, who were members of their school’s basketball team, and that was were Cone appeared in the film watching games.

Hollywood actor Stephen Baldwin was also in the film together with local artists Tirso Cruz III, Cesar Montano, Jean Garcia, Lani Mercado, Victor Basa, Emmanuelle Vera and Janina Vela.

Danica Sotto and former pro Vince Hizon also made guest appearances.

For the veteran coach Cone, he said that after his ‘film debut’ he would rather stick with what he does best – coaching.

“Would I do another? I doubt after seeing my performance in this movie anyone would ever want me again,” said Cone, who has won championships with Alaska, B-Meg Derby Llamados/San Mig Super Coffee and Ginebra.

Source: Manila Bulletin