De Niro eyes more hotel, resort investments in Philippines
Academy Award-winning actor Robert de Niro, who was in Manila opening a hotel he co-owns this week, said he could get involved in new ventures in the Philippines.
“There could be other locations in the Philippines. One would be good is a Nobu Resort. If we find the right real estate, the right place, it’s very possible in the future,” De Niro said at a press conference.
De Niro is one of the founding partners of Nobu, a chain of restaurants and hotels present in five continents.
De Niro said a new ultra high-end resort rivaling Palawan’s Amanpulo might be in the cards for Nobu.
Art imitates life for De Niro in the Philippines. Among his critically acclaimed performances include his portrayal of Sam “Ace” Rothstein in the movie Casino. In the role, director Martin Scorcese had De Niro playing a hard-nosed casino executive making his way in the gaming industry during Las Vegas’ early years.
