In a twist that left Beauty Empire viewers shocked, International Actress Chai Fonacier’s gripping reveal became one of the most talked-about moments of Beauty Empire, with viewers praising Fonacier’s ability to play a very complicated role. delivered a performance layered with tension, secrecy, and quiet power.
X users @sexbomb4lren and @rejyyylatineace, among others, praised the scene and Chai Fonacier’s acting.
“Chai Fonacier as Criselda! Perfect! Galing!” , “When Barbie Forteza and Chai Fonacier share the same scene, you know there’s magic coming out from it.”
Fans noweagerly anticipate how Kriselda’s true identity will shake up the high-stakes world of beauty, and Noreen’s revenge plans, portrayed by Barbie Forteza. The series’ concept is crafted by CreaZion Studios’ creative team, led by award-winning director Real Florido and seasoned writer Rona Co, in partnership with GMA Network and Viu Philippines.
What is the plot twist?
In the scene with Barbie’s Noreen, Noreen finally discovers who Marie Armani is when Kriselda unmasks herself. This revelation shows that Kriselda has been the hooded informant all along. She’s the very source behind some of the truths Noreen learned from Marie Armani. Who would have thought that Kriselda, Velma’s loyal executive assistant, is the same person who secretly shared those truths with Noreen?
When asked about filming the unmasking scene, Chai shared: “It was heavy. We did multiple takes of the scene top to bottom, at least ten minutes each take, plus discussions with both Barbie and Direk Mark. Overall, it took several hours—the whole late afternoon to early evening. That felt to me like great collaborative work between actors and director.”
Marie Armani is the masked and hooded ally of Noreen, aiding in the plan to bring down Ruffa Gutierrez’s Velma through insider knowledge and digital tech-savvy maneuvers. It is revealed that she also harbors her own desire for revenge against the Imperials. As the story unfolds, more of her motives will come to light.
On X.com user @sexbomb4lren wrote: “When Barbie Forteza and Chai Fonacier share the same scene, you know there’s magic coming out from it.
#BeautyEmpire” One TikTok user, @superreldee, commented on a fan-made video about Chai’s performance:
“nung nagtanggal ng maskara si Marie Armani, isa lang talaga ang masasabi ko: si Chai Fonacier yan eh!!!”
Fonacier is no stranger to compelling performances, having earned acclaim for her international role in Nocebo, she has a way of making every character feel real and grounded, turning every scene into a must-watch moment.
Catch the electrifying performance of Chai Fonacier in Beauty Empire, now streaming on Viu and airing on GMA, Mondays to Thursdays at 9:35 PM.
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