Viral clip fuels calls for ‘Ten Little Mistresses’ musical adaptation

Eugene Domingo’s opening number trends, fans say film already feels like a stage production.

It features Eugene Domingo and an ensemble performing “Sampung mga Kerida.” The post is fueling renewed interest in the campy murder-mystery and calls for a stage adaptation.

Uploaded on X by user @/ladyevarina, the viral clip shows the musical-style sequence with choreographed maid performances, synchronized tray routines, and confetti-filled moments inside a grand mansion. The edit leans into the film’s theatrical tone. 

Fans say it already looks like a stage production.

Directed by Jun Robles Lana, the film follows a group of women linked to a wealthy man’s life and death. It blends mystery with dark comedy and exaggerated humor. The film opens with the original number “Sampung mga Kerida,” with lyrics by Lana and arrangement and musical direction by Teresa Barrozo. 

The song is inspired by the nursery rhyme “Sampung mga Daliri.”

Online reactions have been largely positive. Many users say the material is ideal for a musical. “Isa to sa nakikita ko na pwedeng gawing musical play. For sure in the future meron na ‘yan,” one user wrote.

The buzz comes as interest in local musicals continues to grow. “Liwanag sa Dilim” has drawn attention for its use of original Filipino music. Upcoming productions such as “Bongga Ka, ’Day!” and a musical adaptation of “Die Beautiful” point to a steady pipeline in the genre.

The viral post adds to that momentum, showing a growing appetite among Filipino audiences for stories reimagined through song and spectacle.

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