Revenge Is A Plot Best Served Haute In ‘A Very Good Girl’
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Revenge Is A Plot Best Served Haute In ‘A Very Good Girl’
Grace C. Diez
Published Aug 24, 2023 01:23 PM PHT
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Updated Aug 24, 2023 04:05 PM PHT
Let the unmothering begin.
Let the unmothering begin.
What better way to kick off Star Cinema's 30th Anniversary festivities than coming out with a dark comedy revenge film that stars no less than Asia’s Box Office Superstar Kathryn Bernardo and BAFTA and Golden Globe nominee Dolly de Leon?
What better way to kick off Star Cinema's 30th Anniversary festivities than coming out with a dark comedy revenge film that stars no less than Asia’s Box Office Superstar Kathryn Bernardo and BAFTA and Golden Globe nominee Dolly de Leon?
The media conference for A Very Good Girl pulls out all the stops as the cast and the creative forces behind the film brought out the supermodels and divas in them to kickstart the grand event with a runway show amid a sea of media attendees clad in their best revenge all-black outfits, too.
The media conference for A Very Good Girl pulls out all the stops as the cast and the creative forces behind the film brought out the supermodels and divas in them to kickstart the grand event with a runway show amid a sea of media attendees clad in their best revenge all-black outfits, too.
Kathryn was stunning in a white backless creation by Ronny Kobo. Dolly, on the other hand, looked edgy in her asymmetrical black dress. The official trailer of their also saw them in several jaw-dropping fashion moments, which are among the reasons why we cannot wait to see A Very Good Girl.
Kathryn was stunning in a white backless creation by Ronny Kobo. Dolly, on the other hand, looked edgy in her asymmetrical black dress. The official trailer of their also saw them in several jaw-dropping fashion moments, which are among the reasons why we cannot wait to see A Very Good Girl.
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Apart from Kathryn and Dolly, the talented stars who turned supermodels for a night at the runway-like media conference included Chie Filomeno, Jake Ejercito, Gillian Vicencio, and Kaori Oinuma. The film also stars Ana Abad Santos, Nour Hooshmand, Donna Cariaga, Althea Ruedas, Nathania Guerrero and Angel Aquino.
Apart from Kathryn and Dolly, the talented stars who turned supermodels for a night at the runway-like media conference included Chie Filomeno, Jake Ejercito, Gillian Vicencio, and Kaori Oinuma. The film also stars Ana Abad Santos, Nour Hooshmand, Donna Cariaga, Althea Ruedas, Nathania Guerrero and Angel Aquino.
The media event also marked the release of the film’s official trailer and the unveiling of the official movie poster livestreamed over the internet and on primetime news program TV Patrol. The dramatic runway opening at the event is nothing but a taste of what’s to come when the film opens on September 27, 2023 in cinemas nationwide.
The media event also marked the release of the film’s official trailer and the unveiling of the official movie poster livestreamed over the internet and on primetime news program TV Patrol. The dramatic runway opening at the event is nothing but a taste of what’s to come when the film opens on September 27, 2023 in cinemas nationwide.
From L to R: Gillian Vicencio, Petersen Vargas, Chie Filomeno, Dolly De Leon, Kathryn Bernardo, Kaori Oinuma, and Jake Ejercito Star Cinema
From L to R: Gillian Vicencio, Petersen Vargas, Chie Filomeno, Dolly De Leon, Kathryn Bernardo, Kaori Oinuma, and Jake Ejercito Star Cinema Directed by Petersen Vargas and written by Marionne Dominique Mancol, A Very Good Girl follows the story of Philomena Angeles (Kathyn) who seeks to destroy fellow sociality and business tycoon Mother Molly Suzara (Dolly). As Philo gets immersed in the glamorous yet dark secret life of Mother Molly, her elaborate plan of revenge becomes more complicated than she anticipated.
Directed by Petersen Vargas and written by Marionne Dominique Mancol, A Very Good Girl follows the story of Philomena Angeles (Kathyn) who seeks to destroy fellow sociality and business tycoon Mother Molly Suzara (Dolly). As Philo gets immersed in the glamorous yet dark secret life of Mother Molly, her elaborate plan of revenge becomes more complicated than she anticipated.
The film marks the return of Kathryn Bernardo on the big screen after the massive critical and commercial success of the 2019 Star Cinema film Hello, Love, Goodbye. Kathryn, who has always been able to maintain a wholesome “girl-next-door” image, ironically sheds the “good girl” image in this very film. Asked by Metro.Style what being a “good girl” means these days for her, the young actress gets pensive.
The film marks the return of Kathryn Bernardo on the big screen after the massive critical and commercial success of the 2019 Star Cinema film Hello, Love, Goodbye. Kathryn, who has always been able to maintain a wholesome “girl-next-door” image, ironically sheds the “good girl” image in this very film. Asked by Metro.Style what being a “good girl” means these days for her, the young actress gets pensive.
“Being a good girl for me is such a complex word to explain because we all have our own definition of being a good girl or a good person in general. You know, you can be a good person by being honest, kind, doing what’s right and helping people… iyan! Ang hirap niyang i-explain. But for me, personally, being a good girl is accepting your imperfections, accepting all the flaws, the messes, the 'chaos-ness' na parte ng sarili mo and through all that, at the end of the day, you still want to be a better person. As long as you try to be a better person then you’re good,” Kathryn says.
“Being a good girl for me is such a complex word to explain because we all have our own definition of being a good girl or a good person in general. You know, you can be a good person by being honest, kind, doing what’s right and helping people… iyan! Ang hirap niyang i-explain. But for me, personally, being a good girl is accepting your imperfections, accepting all the flaws, the messes, the 'chaos-ness' na parte ng sarili mo and through all that, at the end of the day, you still want to be a better person. As long as you try to be a better person then you’re good,” Kathryn says.
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Kathryn also took the opportunity to share additional thoughts on the subject of being a good girl.
Kathryn also took the opportunity to share additional thoughts on the subject of being a good girl.
“Hindi porke’t artista, perfect na. Hindi porke’t sinabi na role model, wala kaming imperfections and we can’t commit mistakes and we can’t learn from our mistakes. So that’s what I’ve been telling [people], yes, p’wedeng i-idolize ka. Parang ako, may iniidolo ako and all. But then, bakit ko siya iniidolo? Because I see myself in her, because nakikita ko na tao rin sya na nasasaktan siya, nagkakamali siya, napapagod siya, nagagalit siya, and that’s okay. So siguro walang masyadong pressure sa akin kasi even the fans, I always tell them na huwag niyo akong i-idolize dahil ‘perfect’ ako dahil hindi talaga.
“Hindi porke’t artista, perfect na. Hindi porke’t sinabi na role model, wala kaming imperfections and we can’t commit mistakes and we can’t learn from our mistakes. So that’s what I’ve been telling [people], yes, p’wedeng i-idolize ka. Parang ako, may iniidolo ako and all. But then, bakit ko siya iniidolo? Because I see myself in her, because nakikita ko na tao rin sya na nasasaktan siya, nagkakamali siya, napapagod siya, nagagalit siya, and that’s okay. So siguro walang masyadong pressure sa akin kasi even the fans, I always tell them na huwag niyo akong i-idolize dahil ‘perfect’ ako dahil hindi talaga.
Sa role na ito ni Philo na rebellious and very bold character, bago siya sa akin but in a way siguro, iyan iyong reason why I have a small circle of friends and my family. Because at the end of the day, pinapa-enjoy nila sa akin iyong life in general. Yes, I work hard but I need to enjoy my life too. So pinapayagan nila akong umalis, magtrabaho nang magtrabaho but then ito ang gagawin ko after ha? Para may mabigay pa ako at hindi ako maubos. So iyon iyong naging routine ko parati para ayoko na napre-pressure ako to be good just because I have to be good,” she shares.
Sa role na ito ni Philo na rebellious and very bold character, bago siya sa akin but in a way siguro, iyan iyong reason why I have a small circle of friends and my family. Because at the end of the day, pinapa-enjoy nila sa akin iyong life in general. Yes, I work hard but I need to enjoy my life too. So pinapayagan nila akong umalis, magtrabaho nang magtrabaho but then ito ang gagawin ko after ha? Para may mabigay pa ako at hindi ako maubos. So iyon iyong naging routine ko parati para ayoko na napre-pressure ako to be good just because I have to be good,” she shares.
On the other hand, A Very Good Girl marks internationally-acclaimed actor Dolly de Leon’s first lead role and very first Star Cinema and ABS-CBN film.
On the other hand, A Very Good Girl marks internationally-acclaimed actor Dolly de Leon’s first lead role and very first Star Cinema and ABS-CBN film.
Metro.Style asked the actress what the most unexpected and surprising moments she had on the set, and this is what she had to say: “I think it was really mostly being able to work with Petersen as a director. The way he’s very collaborative and always welcoming new ideas and always talking to each other. Kasi bihira iyong p’wede mo talagang kausapin iyong director in that level na para kayong partners talaga na creating something together as a team. That’s what made it special. And then working with Kath nga as I’ve said earlier because she’s a very generous actor. We have a bunch of other people in the cast na wala sila dito but they are all my friends from the other world that I’ve come from which is theater. That was such a fun day. Malalaman niyo kung bakit kapag pinanood niyo ang pelikula. It was really mostly all about work,” Dolly begins.
Metro.Style asked the actress what the most unexpected and surprising moments she had on the set, and this is what she had to say: “I think it was really mostly being able to work with Petersen as a director. The way he’s very collaborative and always welcoming new ideas and always talking to each other. Kasi bihira iyong p’wede mo talagang kausapin iyong director in that level na para kayong partners talaga na creating something together as a team. That’s what made it special. And then working with Kath nga as I’ve said earlier because she’s a very generous actor. We have a bunch of other people in the cast na wala sila dito but they are all my friends from the other world that I’ve come from which is theater. That was such a fun day. Malalaman niyo kung bakit kapag pinanood niyo ang pelikula. It was really mostly all about work,” Dolly begins.
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“By the way, first Star Cinema [movie] ko ito ha? Iyon din. That’s what made it special talaga. I’m working with Star Cinema for the first time where they really took good care of all of us. They were so loving and so caring of all our needs and very open also to suggestions and our input. Iyong hindi lang nila kami ini-spoonfeed na ‘ito iyong gagawin ninyo, kami ang masusunod, kami ang boss, bahala kayo,’ and it wasn’t like that at all. That’s why I can call this film a work of art eh kasi hindi lang siya devised by a big machine. It’s really the work of hundreds of people working together to create a very good film,” she concludes.
“By the way, first Star Cinema [movie] ko ito ha? Iyon din. That’s what made it special talaga. I’m working with Star Cinema for the first time where they really took good care of all of us. They were so loving and so caring of all our needs and very open also to suggestions and our input. Iyong hindi lang nila kami ini-spoonfeed na ‘ito iyong gagawin ninyo, kami ang masusunod, kami ang boss, bahala kayo,’ and it wasn’t like that at all. That’s why I can call this film a work of art eh kasi hindi lang siya devised by a big machine. It’s really the work of hundreds of people working together to create a very good film,” she concludes.
So, is payback time going to be worth it for these ladies in this female-led film? Find out in cinemas starting September 27.
So, is payback time going to be worth it for these ladies in this female-led film? Find out in cinemas starting September 27.
Lead photos courtesy of Star Cinema
Lead photos courtesy of Star Cinema
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