Kapamilya actress Kira Balinger became emotional as she expressed her gratitude during the press event for her upcoming film ‘Chances Are, You and I’ on Monday at the Valencia Events Place.
“Seeing it now, watching it again (trailer), iba ang pakiramdam kasi this is my first major movie na ako po ang bida. Akala ko na baka hindi matutuloy, another project that would just be dissolved. I can’t explain it. I’m just so grateful with this opportunity,” Balinger shared with the media.
Known for her roles in ‘Pamilya Ko’ and ‘Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin,’ Balinger reflected on the emotional journey leading up to this milestone. “Sobrang nakaka-emotional po itong moment na ito. Ang tagal-tagal po naming hinintay ito. Ang dami po naming pinagdaanan. The fact na nakaupo na kami rito sa harapan niyo na tuloy na ang movie namin ay napakalaking blessing para sa amin.”
Directed by Catherine Camarillo and produced by Pocket Media Productions Inc. and Happy Infinite Productions Inc., the movie is set to debut at the Jinseo Arigato International Film Festival on May 25.
In ‘Chances Are, You and I,’ Balinger plays Gab, a character who believes in a perfect ending and maintains an optimistic personality. “I think that our characters play a very big part in setting public awareness. Kasi minsan when it comes to heavy mental illnesses like that or anything that has to do with health for some reason people are afraid to talk about it so I hope that because of our characters and our story could spark a conversation for them and for people who are going through mental health illnesses I hope that they could be inspired.”
She added, “It really takes a lot of guts to use your true emotions to show that to be vulnerable. It’s a beautiful love story.”
Reflecting on the lessons learned from the film, Balinger said, “Life is beautiful talaga and it really should be cherished kahit gaano man kapangit ang nangyayari sa buhay natin. You will find something good. Huwag din po natin hayaan na lamunin tayo ng lungkot, ng galit, ng disappointment.”
Some scenes for the film were shot in South Korea in 2022, and the soundtrack features songs from JK Labajo (‘Demonyo’), Brando Bal (‘Anghel’), and SB19 (‘Mapa’).
‘Chances Are, You and I’ will open in local cinemas nationwide on May 29, with a premiere night at SM Megamall on May 28.
