LOOK: The gritty, real work behind FPJ's Batang Quiapo’s ‘libing’ scene 

Liezel Dela Cruz

<div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1736271260879LOOK-The-gritty-real-work-behind-FPJs-Batang-Quiapos-libing-scene-.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>These days, production teams often rely on modern technology to add a touch of magic through editing tricks—but &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/batangquiapo"><strong><u><em>FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</em></u></strong></a>&quot; proves they’re still committed to doing some raw, gritty work behind the camera, too. After all, no shortcut beats real craftsmanship when it comes to delivering top-tier action and drama.</p><p>In the recent trending episode with the hashtag #FPJBQIkawSiOlga that circled around Noy’s (Lou Veloso) burial, organic emotions paired with expertly crafted choreography and the clever use of practical props helped make the sequence look realistic. </p><p>What happened was that Noy&#x27;s supposed burial, attended by his loved ones, including Tanggol (Coco Martin), Santino (Ronwaldo Martin), and friends from their barangay, took a deadly turn when Olga (Irma Adlawan) and her crew planted a bomb on his casket. </p><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABSjBXSLv7K6mree&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script></div><p>Just as it was about to be placed into the niche, the bomb exploded, turning the scene into absolute chaos. The explosive confrontation forced Tanggol and his allies–Madonna (Kim Domingo), Enteng (Jojit Lorenzo), Oweng (Renz Bana), Tanos (Marc Andaya), Bulldog (Sugar Ray Estroso), and Dolfo (Ryan Martin)–to fight for their lives against Olga&#x27;s mercenaries in a gripping gunfight that had viewers holding their breath. </p><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABSl8RJ6bF8Bm7qJ&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script></div><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABSsJ8Tk5--cEu-u&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script></div><p>Since the scene featured a massive explosion, behind-the-scenes stills and footage shared by CCM Film Productions reveal the lengths the team went to for authenticity. They filmed in an actual cemetery and used real smoke effects and small flames scattered around the set to capture the aftermath of the blast with a touch of gritty realism, as if the chaos was happening right before the audience’s eyes.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEeuKXFyrLK/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2153928.899999991%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="990" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>As shown in the behind-the-scenes reel and photos, the episode involved intricate choreography, complex cinematography, and bit players contributing to the action. Coco&#x27;s directorial prowess also stands out–he&#x27;s hands-on with every detail. We can all agree that he has a knack for superb camera angles and has clear vision for every scene. That&#x27;s probably the secret why every shot packs a punch when you watch it on screen.</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1736260931234472275791_1557502285119445_5829803846180233735_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>And while the production crew preps the set, you’ll also catch some lighthearted moments among the cast. Olga and Tanggol may be at each other’s throats in front of the camera, but behind it, Irma and Coco share smiles and display fondness for each other.</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1736260974174472233047_9683741198357623_8620974110708077133_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1736261025055472262657_1731919094265057_3749179478048591511_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1736261068620472226966_599762662742070_5390010431642297098_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Watch how this chaos ends in &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/batangquiapo"><strong><u><em>FPJ&#x27;s Batang Quiapo</em></u></strong></a>,&quot; airing weeknights, on Kapamilya Channel,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@abscbnentertainment"><strong><u><em> Kapamilya Online Live</em></u></strong></a>, TV5, and A2Z.</p>

<p>Watch how Team Batang Quiapo brought that explosive burial scene to life!</p>

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LOOK: The gritty, real work behind FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’s ‘libing’ scene

LOOK: The gritty, real work behind FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’s ‘libing’ scene

Liezel Dela Cruz

Published Jan 08, 2025 01:35 AM PHT

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