A recent unexpected kissing scene in ABS-CBN’s action drama series “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” featuring Coco Martin and Lovi Poe has been making waves, catching both fans and viewers off guard.
The twist? The kiss was not originally scripted.
Lovi Poe, who plays the character Mokang in the show, took to her Instagram Stories after the episode aired to shed light on the surprising on-screen moment.
The poignant scene unfolded in episode 127, where Tanggol (Coco Martin) and Mokang (Lovi Poe) found themselves in a heartrending exchange. Mokang apologized to Tanggol for sacrificing herself to Ramon (played by Christopher de Leon) in order to save her father’s life.
What makes this scene particularly intriguing is the revelation by Lovi Poe that the emotional interaction wasn’t planned in advance.
In her Instagram post, she detailed that she and Coco Martin engaged in what she termed “free flow scenes.” These scenes allow the actors to follow their instincts and emotions, without adhering strictly to a predefined script. It was during one of these improvised moments that the impromptu kiss occurred.
Poe further explained that the chemistry between her and Coco Martin naturally led to this unscripted kiss, marking their first but bittersweet on-screen smooch.
“Coco and I have been doing free flow scenes… meaning… no script. Wherever your heart leads you… do it. And so at this very moment… I felt like kissing him. It was their first… but sad kiss. My #Monggol is weeping #fpjbatangquiapo,” Poe shared.
She endearingly referred to their on-screen pairing as “#Monggol,” a term that gained deeper significance within the context of the story.
“FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” continues to captivate audiences, airing from Monday to Friday at 8 p.m. The show is accessible through various platforms, including Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, Cinemo, A2Z, TV5, iWantTFC, and TFC. This unexpected on-screen kiss serves as a testament to the chemistry and spontaneity of the show’s talented cast, creating memorable and authentic moments that resonate with viewers.
