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Richard Gutierrez reveals why he considers ‘Incognito’ a ‘legacy project’
Rhea Manila Santos,
Push Team
Published Apr 09, 2025 09:14 AM PHT
With his role as a dashing counter terrorist expert and unit leader Jose "JB" Bonifacio in Incognito, actor Richard Gutierrez said he was aware of all the challenges that came with working on an action series. The 41-year-old actor revealed just how meaningful Incognito was to him after working on teleseryes for more than two decades.
With his role as a dashing counter terrorist expert and unit leader Jose "JB" Bonifacio in Incognito, actor Richard Gutierrez said he was aware of all the challenges that came with working on an action series. The 41-year-old actor revealed just how meaningful Incognito was to him after working on teleseryes for more than two decades.
“Coming into this project, we knew it wasn’t going to be easy doing an action series all over the world but we were able to manage everything and we have a good show on our hands. I consider this as one of my legacy projects. Sa dinami dami ng ginawa ko, this is definitely top three,” he admitted during the Incognito mid-season press conference held last April 7 in Quezon City.
“Coming into this project, we knew it wasn’t going to be easy doing an action series all over the world but we were able to manage everything and we have a good show on our hands. I consider this as one of my legacy projects. Sa dinami dami ng ginawa ko, this is definitely top three,” he admitted during the Incognito mid-season press conference held last April 7 in Quezon City.
During the event, Richard shared more details about their recent filming experience in one of Japan’s most snow-filled prefectures.
During the event, Richard shared more details about their recent filming experience in one of Japan’s most snow-filled prefectures.
“We shot this episode of Incognito in Yamagata, Japan. Sobrang lamig dun sa lugar na yun at talagang snow everyday, nonstop snow fall. If you’re going to ask me kung bakit dun, siguro pinili nila yung pinakamaraming snow na area because we really wanted to capture yung ibang terrain na all white. We wanted all white feel and I think we got it and more. Everyday talagang nonstop yung snow. Na-experience namin legit na snowstorm,” he recalled.
“We shot this episode of Incognito in Yamagata, Japan. Sobrang lamig dun sa lugar na yun at talagang snow everyday, nonstop snow fall. If you’re going to ask me kung bakit dun, siguro pinili nila yung pinakamaraming snow na area because we really wanted to capture yung ibang terrain na all white. We wanted all white feel and I think we got it and more. Everyday talagang nonstop yung snow. Na-experience namin legit na snowstorm,” he recalled.
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After that experience, the Incognito star said he admired their production crew for being able to shoot in extreme weather conditions and gave them confidence to pull it all off.
After that experience, the Incognito star said he admired their production crew for being able to shoot in extreme weather conditions and gave them confidence to pull it all off.
“Hats off to our crew, sobra yung pinagdaanan nila managing all the equipment and the cameras, the lenses, and everything, at the same time, in that kind of weather condition. Talagang it was challenging for everyone, everyday. We were able to do it as a unit and after that, you can take us anywhere. That’s the type of experience that after that, kahit saan niyo ako dalhin next. It was worth it. Worth it lahat ng hirap, pagod, lamig. We are very excited for everyone to see these episodes. We’re very proud of our work at san ma-enjoy din nila,” he recalled.
“Hats off to our crew, sobra yung pinagdaanan nila managing all the equipment and the cameras, the lenses, and everything, at the same time, in that kind of weather condition. Talagang it was challenging for everyone, everyday. We were able to do it as a unit and after that, you can take us anywhere. That’s the type of experience that after that, kahit saan niyo ako dalhin next. It was worth it. Worth it lahat ng hirap, pagod, lamig. We are very excited for everyone to see these episodes. We’re very proud of our work at san ma-enjoy din nila,” he recalled.
Looking back on their almost two-week shoot in Japan during winter weather, Richard shared that another challenge was keeping themselves dry during nonstop snow.
Looking back on their almost two-week shoot in Japan during winter weather, Richard shared that another challenge was keeping themselves dry during nonstop snow.
“Tapos siyempre yung daylight laging hinahabol lagi. A lot of challenging conditions but we were able to manage. I think we did a good job as a team. Everyday was very challenging plus shooting the action sequences. We just had to adapt. We just had to survive, we had to do our jobs the best way we can. Pero mahirap talaga. Mahirap talaga yung weather conditions. Pag nabasa kasi yung paa mo, yun na yun eh. Ang hirap na nun. So we had to wear waterproof gloves, waterproof socks and shoes, everything. It was hard. Pag may wind gust, malala siya. We also want to congratulate and thank the entire team of Incognito for a job well done. The job’s not finished but all the hard work involved was worth it,” he added.
“Tapos siyempre yung daylight laging hinahabol lagi. A lot of challenging conditions but we were able to manage. I think we did a good job as a team. Everyday was very challenging plus shooting the action sequences. We just had to adapt. We just had to survive, we had to do our jobs the best way we can. Pero mahirap talaga. Mahirap talaga yung weather conditions. Pag nabasa kasi yung paa mo, yun na yun eh. Ang hirap na nun. So we had to wear waterproof gloves, waterproof socks and shoes, everything. It was hard. Pag may wind gust, malala siya. We also want to congratulate and thank the entire team of Incognito for a job well done. The job’s not finished but all the hard work involved was worth it,” he added.
Watch Incognito on weeknights at 8:45 p.m. on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, TFC, and Kapamilya Online Live (KOL) on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Catch it in advance on Netflix and iWantTFC.
Watch Incognito on weeknights at 8:45 p.m. on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, TFC, and Kapamilya Online Live (KOL) on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Catch it in advance on Netflix and iWantTFC.
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