Cindy Miranda lauded Xian Lim for his directorial skills in the upcoming horror film ‘Kuman Thong.’
The beauty queen-actress shared her positive experiences working under Xian’s direction, emphasizing his passion and professionalism.
“Xian is very nice, sabi ko nga. Alam mo gusto niya nga talaga maging direktor, magaling na direktor, very passionate siya,” Cindy remarked during the event. She expressed admiration for Xian’s approach on set, noting that he took good care of the cast and crew.
Reflecting on the collaborative nature of filmmaking, Cindy disclosed that Xian and Iris Lee, his girlfriend, continued to refine the script of ‘Kuman Thong (Black Magic Baby)’ together after the original writer became unavailable. She candidly acknowledged occasional disagreements between Xian and Iris over creative inputs but underscored the positive outcomes of such discussions for the film’s development.
“I wanna be honest, may time na nag-a-argue sila, pero you know, maganda naman ‘yun, ‘di ba? May dalawang ideas tayo kasi minsan, ‘di ba? May kailangan talagang mag-contradict doon sa isa. ‘Di ba, tama, para sa ikakaganda ng movie!” Cindy explained, highlighting the constructive nature of their collaboration.
Despite any creative tensions, Cindy praised Xian and Iris for their professionalism and mutual support throughout the filmmaking process. She also commended Xian for allowing creative freedom on set, which contributed to a collaborative and productive atmosphere.
“Very, very professional. Nagtulungan po talaga sila,” Cindy added, emphasizing the teamwork behind the scenes.
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‘Kuman Thong’ has generated curiosity due to its intriguing title, derived from Thai words meaning ‘black magic baby.’ Shot partly in Thailand, the film features Cindy alongside popular Thai BL actor Max Nattapol. Scheduled for release in theaters on July 3, ‘Kuman Thong’ promises to deliver a unique blend of horror and cultural intrigue, marking another milestone in Xian Lim’s career as a director.
