kameo
kaméo with stress marks
cameo role/scene
Usage Note
Kameo is borrowed from English cameo and is widely used in entertainment journalism and fan discussions to describe a brief, often surprising appearance by a celebrity or character in a film or TV show. Filipino entertainment culture embraces the concept enthusiastically, especially in action films featuring stars in brief roles.
Examples
" May kameo ang artista sa pelikula. "
Natural Translation
The actor had a cameo in the movie.
Literal Translation
Has cameo the actor in-the film.
" May kameo si Dolphy sa pelikulang iyon bilang isang matandang pulis. "
Natural Translation
Dolphy had a cameo in that film as an old police officer.
Literal Translation
Has cameo Dolphy in-the film that as an old police-officer.
" Bagaman maikli lang ang kameo niya sa serye, ito ang pinakapinag-usapan ng mga tagahanga buong linggo. "
Natural Translation
Although his cameo in the series was only brief, it was the most talked-about thing among the fans all week.
Literal Translation
Although short only the cameo his in-the series, this the most-discussed of-the fans whole week.
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