Stars of the BL series Gaya sa Pelikula–Ian Pangilinan and Paolo Pangilinan had a conversation on twitter about the show’s postponement of its new season.
Ian posted on his twitter account that he will not be affected by such news and will continue sharing their stories.
While in the company of brilliant people recently, one thought kept playing over and over in my head.
I’ll be damned if I let everything I, and everyone in that room bled and fought for, die because of a single blow.
— Ian Pangilinan (@ianpangilinan_) June 23, 2021
Paolo then sympathized with his co-actor, sending words of encouragement.
She’s an icon, she’s a legend, and she is the moment. Now come on now.. https://t.co/VbdwC0pwSJ
— Paolo Pangilinan (@PaoPangs) June 23, 2021
To which, Ian, replied, “I fite (fight).”
I fite >:(
— Ian Pangilinan (@ianpangilinan_) June 23, 2021
Gaya sa Pelikula was supposed to start grinding its second season this coming week.
However, the show’s producer, Quark Henares, through ABS-CBN reporter MJ Felipe, shared the news that the show’s production is being postponed. Furthermore, the decision to continue it rests on the fans.
JUST IN: Taping for Season 2 of 'Gaya sa Pelikula' was supposed to start next week according to producer Quark Henares.
Henares: 'Season 2 was supposed to shoot next week. Now, w'ere not so sure. Really depends on the fans, if we can all move past this.'
— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) June 23, 2021
In the following tweet, Felipe relayed that Henares will change the original scriptwriter, Juan Miguel Severo, resulting in a possible re-writing of the whole season of the show.
I asked Henares if there will be a new writer for the upcoming season, this is his reply:
'Gege (Severo) wrote the original scripts, but during the cast and crew meeting yesterday we all decided to change things and discuss re-writing the season as a team.'
— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) June 23, 2021
According to Henares, the reason for the suspension of the show’s production is that the team is currently facing a ‘problem.’
One of the proudest things I’ve ever done was become part of a BL series. It was sweet, and feelgood, and touching. But more importantly, it was able to achieve so much good.
— Quark Henares (@quarkhenares) June 23, 2021
Despite his non-revelation of the person’s identity nor the cause of the problem–still, it left an impact on the show’s upcoming season.
Henares also shared how the series empowered the young generation to accept themselves, creating safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community. However, the show’s message is [now] questioned.
Because of recent events, the message of that show has become endangered. It broke our hearts to see Stan accounts change their names, to see people struggling with what the show may have meant for them. To question the message, and how it made them feel.
— Quark Henares (@quarkhenares) June 23, 2021
Without dropping names, Henares stressed that he is keen on not working with someone who ‘uses their power to take advantage of anyone else, in any capacity.’
Henares and his family and friends–together assessed the situation. They provided solutions in overcoming the challenge.
Yesterday we convened. Members of the family, as well as new friends who were about to take this journey with us. To talk. To assess. To reflect. Is our show bigger than one person? Can we really take our story back despite facing the greatest challenge we’ll ever face?
— Quark Henares (@quarkhenares) June 23, 2021
After their meeting, Henares and his staff are certain in pursuing their story–the story that they all are trying to create.
Atin pa rin ang kwento. pic.twitter.com/6gdQbGACTT
— Quark Henares (@quarkhenares) June 23, 2021
But for now, the taping for the second season is postponed.
According to JP Habac, the director of the show, the production team will be taking a break for a while and compose themselves.
https://twitter.com/jphabac/status/1407538650129203200
But this does not mean that the show is over. Some staff reiterated Henares’s statement that it is still their story.
Atin pa rin ang kwento.
Ikaw, Ako, Sila na hindi mo kilala… TAYO ang kwento. https://t.co/gZPLUWkHRX
— Yesh Burce (@yeshburce) June 23, 2021
Ian also expressed his support for their cause, that no one can break them down.
He is sure of continuing their fight and sharing their stories.
Akin parin yung ginawa ko. Akin siya. Taking back our stories diba nga. We’re made of thicker stuff than this.
Iniyak na ang lahat ng kailangan iiyak. Ngayon, lumabas na muli. Tuloy pa rin ang laban
— Ian Pangilinan (@ianpangilinan_) June 23, 2021
Paolo also supported Henares and the show’s staff by letting them understand that they do not owe anything to anyone for being themselves.
The actor then explained that the team behind the show only wants to help their fellow LGBTQIA+ member.
Basta mga beks and all hindi niyo utang na loob sa kahit sino na bading kayo at gusto niyo tumulong sa kapwa niyo beki ok
— Paolo Pangilinan (@PaoPangs) June 23, 2021
He also encouraged them to keep fighting as he tweeted, “Laban bading.”
Laban bading https://t.co/jwNmV00eSF
— Paolo Pangilinan (@PaoPangs) June 23, 2021
Recently, on his twitter account, Paolo shared some cryptic messages regarding sexual harassment that specifically target someone.
And in one of his most recent tweets is yet another cryptic message that said, “Balmain ang susi sa hustisya.”
Balmain ang susi sa hustisya
— Paolo Pangilinan (@PaoPangs) June 23, 2021
In the meantime, Severo, who is no longer the scriptwriter of Gaya sa Pelikula, has not yet released his statement regarding his termination.
He also deactivated his twitter account.
