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WATCH: Teaser for Julia Montes' 'Saving Grace' released
WATCH: Teaser for Julia Montes' 'Saving Grace' released
ABS-CBN News
Published Nov 04, 2024 03:17 PM PHT

MANILA -- The teaser for Julia Montes' upcoming project "Saving Grace," the Philippine adaptation of the hit Japanese series "Mother," has been released.
MANILA -- The teaser for Julia Montes' upcoming project "Saving Grace," the Philippine adaptation of the hit Japanese series "Mother," has been released.
The over a minute teaser shows how Montes' character who is a teacher, tries to help her student named Grace, who is suffering from abuse.
The over a minute teaser shows how Montes' character who is a teacher, tries to help her student named Grace, who is suffering from abuse.
In one of the scenes, Montes's character told Grace: "Humanda ka, Grace, ha? Kikidnapin kita."
In one of the scenes, Montes's character told Grace: "Humanda ka, Grace, ha? Kikidnapin kita."
Last month, Dreamscape Entertainment announced that "Saving Grace" will stream on Prime Video starting November 28.
Last month, Dreamscape Entertainment announced that "Saving Grace" will stream on Prime Video starting November 28.
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Leading the series is Montes and she will be joined by Sharon Cuneta, Sam Milby, Jennica Garcia, Christian Bables, and Janice de Belen and child star Zia Grace as Grace.
Leading the series is Montes and she will be joined by Sharon Cuneta, Sam Milby, Jennica Garcia, Christian Bables, and Janice de Belen and child star Zia Grace as Grace.
"Saving Grace" is presented by ABS-CBN Studios and Nippon TV, Japan's leading entertainment powerhouse.
"Saving Grace" is presented by ABS-CBN Studios and Nippon TV, Japan's leading entertainment powerhouse.
"Mother" achieved global success as Asia's most exported scripted format with adaptations in Turkey, South Korea, Ukraine, Thailand, China, France, Spain, Mongolia, and Saudi Arabia.
"Mother" achieved global success as Asia's most exported scripted format with adaptations in Turkey, South Korea, Ukraine, Thailand, China, France, Spain, Mongolia, and Saudi Arabia.
Also joining the cast are Elisse Joson, Andrez Del Rosario, Sophia Reola, Adrian Lindayag, Aya Fernandez, Mary Joy Apostol, Eric Fructuoso, and Fe De Los Reyes.
Also joining the cast are Elisse Joson, Andrez Del Rosario, Sophia Reola, Adrian Lindayag, Aya Fernandez, Mary Joy Apostol, Eric Fructuoso, and Fe De Los Reyes.
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‘Sunshine’ starring Maris Racal wins Crystal Bear for Best Film at 75th Berlinale
‘Sunshine’ starring Maris Racal wins Crystal Bear for Best Film at 75th Berlinale
Toff C.,
Push Team
Published Feb 22, 2025 09:02 AM PHT

Maris Racal's Sunshine has won the Crystal Bear for Best Film at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.
Maris Racal's Sunshine has won the Crystal Bear for Best Film at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.
"The Crystal Bear is awarded to the Best Feature Film of both the Generation Kplus and the Generation 14plus competition. @berlinale @berlinale_generation," production outfit Project 8 Projects posted on social media.
"The Crystal Bear is awarded to the Best Feature Film of both the Generation Kplus and the Generation 14plus competition. @berlinale @berlinale_generation," production outfit Project 8 Projects posted on social media.
Fans online were quick to react to the news.
Fans online were quick to react to the news.
"Congrats direk Tonet, Maris and team Sunshine!! 👏👏👏" one fan commented.
"Congrats direk Tonet, Maris and team Sunshine!! 👏👏👏" one fan commented.
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"This story, even though it takes place far away from the reality of German daily life, still moved the audience here. That’s how impactful and relevant it is. This movie is special 💕," another fan wrote.
"This story, even though it takes place far away from the reality of German daily life, still moved the audience here. That’s how impactful and relevant it is. This movie is special 💕," another fan wrote.
As per previous press release, Generation 14plus is a program in Berlinale that features the stories of children and teenagers. "Also known as 'coming-of-age,' the stories feature perspectives from young protagonists from around the world, highlighting the equally complex worlds of the youth."
As per previous press release, Generation 14plus is a program in Berlinale that features the stories of children and teenagers. "Also known as 'coming-of-age,' the stories feature perspectives from young protagonists from around the world, highlighting the equally complex worlds of the youth."
Sunshine had a sold-out Berlinale premiere.
Sunshine had a sold-out Berlinale premiere.
"Director Antoinette Jadaone, along with Actor Elijah Canlas and the team of SUNSHINE attend the film's packed screening at a 1000-pax theater! 🙏 They also held an engaging Q&A after more than a minute of applause at the end of the film. SUNSHINE is competing at this year's Berlinale under the Generation 14 category! 🤸♀️"Project 8 Projects previously shared.
"Director Antoinette Jadaone, along with Actor Elijah Canlas and the team of SUNSHINE attend the film's packed screening at a 1000-pax theater! 🙏 They also held an engaging Q&A after more than a minute of applause at the end of the film. SUNSHINE is competing at this year's Berlinale under the Generation 14 category! 🤸♀️"Project 8 Projects previously shared.
In an interview with ABS-CBN News prior to her departure to Germany for Berlinale, lead star Maris Racal remarked that it has always been her dream to attend an international film festival.
In an interview with ABS-CBN News prior to her departure to Germany for Berlinale, lead star Maris Racal remarked that it has always been her dream to attend an international film festival.
"Matagal ko ‘tong hinintay na maka-attend sa isang prestigious film festival like Berlinale. I’m also very happy to announce din that Sunshine will be in competition under the Generation 14 plus category which tackles stories about children, teenagers," she remarked.
"Matagal ko ‘tong hinintay na maka-attend sa isang prestigious film festival like Berlinale. I’m also very happy to announce din that Sunshine will be in competition under the Generation 14 plus category which tackles stories about children, teenagers," she remarked.
The actress went on: "Super happy kami kasi it’s only one of the two films in competition, it’s a huge thing for us."
The actress went on: "Super happy kami kasi it’s only one of the two films in competition, it’s a huge thing for us."
Maris remarked that she is looking forward to knowing the reception of the European audience.
Maris remarked that she is looking forward to knowing the reception of the European audience.
"I’m excited ‘cause I’m curious paano nila i-a-accept itong story. I’m sure they will be open minded naman about the story," she said.
"I’m excited ‘cause I’m curious paano nila i-a-accept itong story. I’m sure they will be open minded naman about the story," she said.
The actress added: "I’m just going to be there, be present. Be a sponge there, absorbing everything. I know this will open a lot of new perspective for me, and hopefully a lot of doors too."
The actress added: "I’m just going to be there, be present. Be a sponge there, absorbing everything. I know this will open a lot of new perspective for me, and hopefully a lot of doors too."
Sunshine follows the story of "a young gymnast who discovers she is pregnant on the week of the national team tryouts. On her way to a seller of illegal abortion drugs, she meets a mysterious girl who eerily talks and thinks like her," as per its IMDb.
Sunshine follows the story of "a young gymnast who discovers she is pregnant on the week of the national team tryouts. On her way to a seller of illegal abortion drugs, she meets a mysterious girl who eerily talks and thinks like her," as per its IMDb.
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