ERIC Quizon already has a working title in mind for the biopic of his late father, Comedy King Dolphy: "Five Weeks."

With Eric set to direct and Bibeth Orteza writing the screenplay, the title refers to the last five weeks he and his siblings spent together after their father was admitted to Makati Medical Center until his death on July 10, 2012.

Dolphy died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 15 days before what would have been his 84th birthday.

For the multi-hyphenate actor, those final weeks in the hospital were as painful as they were beautiful.

It was one of the rare times all of Dolphy's children were together, gathered around him in the intensive care unit. They played music on the guitar and shared moments of laughter, so much so that even doctors and hospital staff could not stop them from finding joy amid the difficult circumstances.

These are among the scenes Eric hopes to bring to life should the biopic come to fruition.

Eric chose Bibeth Orteza to write the screenplay because, in his words, the veteran screenwriter knew Dolphy well—his personality, his antics, and everything that made him who he was.

While Eric has yet to reveal who will portray the cast, speculation remains as to whether members of the Quizon family will take on some of the roles.

Given the scope of Dolphy's life story, Eric believes a standard two-hour film would not do it justice.

"I think the material is good for a mini-series," he said.

Eric also remained cautious when asked about the long-standing issue of Dolphy's bid for the National Artist title.

One thing, however, is certain: the family is not pursuing the biopic to lobby for the recognition.

"It's all up to them. We, in the family, rest our case," Eric said.

Whether Dolphy will finally be conferred the National Artist title on what would have been his 98th birth anniversary on July 25 remains to be seen.

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THERE'S more to former Viva Hot Babes member Sheree Bautista than acting and singing — she's also a painter.

For the past three years, Sheree has spent her birthday performing at a home for elderly women in Laguna that cares for abandoned grandmothers. She also sets aside part of the proceeds from the sale of her artwork to prepare food for about 20 residents.

Among her paintings, the most expensive is "Royal Warrior," an acrylic-on-canvas piece featuring a female figure she describes as her alter ego. Priced at P300,000, the work commands its value not only because of its size but also because it has been exhibited internationally.

It was the same painting Sheree brought to Boss Toyo's memorabilia shop in hopes of selling it. Although Boss Toyo offered only half of its asking price, the visit was not without reward.

Sheree earned P10,000 by selling old FHM magazine issues featuring her on the cover. She also gave Boss Toyo a bonus item — a black-and-fuchsia lace underwear she wore during an event where she was recognized as one of the "100 Sexiest Women in the World," which he could preserve and display in a glass case.

The deal turned out even better when Boss Toyo, who shares the same birthday as Sheree, donated a whole roasted pig and other food to the elderly home she supports.

In the end, Sheree came away with far more than she expected.