‘UnMarry’ earns raves as Angelica Panganiban returns to the big screen

Reflecting on the offers she received prior to accepting “UnMarry,” Angelica candidly explained why she chose to wait for a story that truly resonated with her.

Finding the “lukso ng dugo” in ‘UnMarry’

“Though may mga binibigay naman and no offense sa mga nag-aaya sa akin na, ‘Tara na! Game! ‘Eto na ang kuwento,’ parang wala talaga siyang lukso ng dugo, parang hindi nakaka-comeback ‘yong dating nila,” she said.

Angelica emphasized that at this point in her life, choosing a project is no longer about staying visible, but about finding material that genuinely excites her and feels worth stepping out of her quiet, contented life.

“Siyempre gusto ko ‘yong tahimik kong buhay na mayroon ako ngayon. Kailangan n’yo muna akong bigyan ng, ‘Ang ganda nito! Sandali, luluwas ako para dito!’ Kailangan ko ‘yong mang-gigil ako doon sa project. ‘Yong hindi ka makakatulog, na parang kapag pinalagpas ko panghihinayangan ko. ‘Yon ang hinihintay ko na klase ng project.”

That moment of excitement, she revealed, came when director Jeffrey Jeturian personally reached out to her about “UnMarry.”

“Noong nagtext sa akin si Direk Jeff nang ‘Hi Angge! Pwede ba kami magpresent sa’yo?’ Ay kinabahan na ako, kasi nakita ko nang sila na ang kasama ko. ‘Ay patay! Game na nga! Ito na,’” she shared. 

A Contender for the Gabi ng Parangal

With its compelling premise, strong direction, and a cast known for both range and chemistry, “UnMarry” is shaping up to be one of the MMFF’s most talked-about entries this year.

For Angelica, the film appears to be exactly the kind of project she was waiting for, one that reignites passion, challenges her craft, and resonates with audiences in a meaningful way.

 

 

Kailangan ko ‘yong mang-gigil ako doon sa project. ‘Yong hindi ka makakatulog, na parang kapag pinalagpas ko panghihinayangan ko.

Angelica Panganiban

 

 

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