Barbie Forteza may be facing supernatural elements in her upcoming horror film ‘P77’, but the actress revealed she had her own real-life brush with fear — one that left her gasping for air.
During the press conference for ‘P77’, directed by Derick Cabrido and set for a July 30 theatrical release, Forteza was asked by LionhearTV whether she encountered any strange or eerie moments while working on the horror project.
“While filming P77, wala po!” she answered with a laugh. “Siguro nakatulong din na light set kami, kaya kahit ‘yung material namin ay horror, hindi kami nakapag-invite ng mga unwanted visitors.”
However, the Kapuso star recalled a disturbing episode from a past project — not even a horror one — where she experienced sleep paralysis.
“Sa ibang project na ginawa ko, nabangungot ako noon, matagal na! Na-sleep paralysis ako! May nakapatong sa akin na glass o silhouette, na babae na kulot-kulot ang buhok, sinasakal ako. Hindi ako makahinga!”
Forteza speculated that exhaustion played a role in the experience.
“Actually romcom nga ang ginagawa ko noong time na `yon. Pero siguro dahil na rin sa pagod! Sabi nila, pag pagod ka raw, huwag ka munang matutulog, di ba? So, baka pagod nga siguro! Kaya binangungot ako!”
Despite starring in a horror film, Forteza admitted she’s easily spooked in real life.
“Hindi pa man pinapakita ang eksena, tumitili na ako!” she shared.
When asked what she’s afraid of the most, Forteza didn’t hold back: “Lahat ng kinatatakutan ko like clowns, rag dolls, mga old people, old man, sa horror house. Oh sige, isama na natin ang iba ko pang kinatatakutan, like bayad sa kuryente, tubig. Hahahaha!”
Still, she confessed she enjoys the thrill of getting scared.
“Sama-sama na silang lahat, para mas nakakatakot talaga! Pero mahilig din akong pumasok sa horror house noon. Gusto ko `yung mga nanggugulat, nanghahabol!”
‘P77’ also stars JC Alcantara, Carlos Siguion-Reyna, Rosanna Roces, Jackie Lou Blanco, Gina Pareño, and more.
Catch ‘P77’ in cinemas nationwide starting July 30.
