Actress Janella Salvador has expressed her initial reluctance before accepting a role in the upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), led by Piolo Pascual.
During a press conference for the film ‘Mallari,’ Salvador revealed her concerns about being typecast in the horror genre due to her previous roles.
She shared, “To be honest with you, before I accepted this film, sabi ko sa sarili ko parang gusto kong munang magpahinga sa horror kasi parang nata-typecast na rin ako sa mga horror.”
Salvador, who has starred in horror films like ‘Haunted Mansion’ and ‘Bloody Crayons,’ as well as the TV series ‘Killer Bride,’ initially wanted a break from the horror genre. However, the compelling script and the opportunity to work alongside Piolo Pascual convinced her to take on the project.
“As soon as I read the script, sabi ko, this is something na hindi ko pwedeng palampasin. It’s so well-written. It’s very detailed and beautifully written,” expressed Salvador.
Despite feeling nervous about partnering with Pascual, she couldn’t let the opportunity pass.
Salvador commended Pascual’s professionalism and the dedication of the entire cast and crew to the film. “He has accomplished so much… pero nung nasa set na kami, never kong naramdaman na (pointing up) Piolo siya. He’s very generous. I could also see him working hard for his role,” she remarked.
With a focus on equality among the cast, Salvador emphasized the collective effort put into the film. “Lahat kami rito parang we’re all really just trying to portray our roles na pantay-pantay kami and we worked very hard for this film.”
‘Mallari’ is among the ten entries set to premiere at the upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival, starting on December 25.
