Screen actress Louise Delos Reyes is definitely on a roll. This year alone she’s done four films, two of which had been commercially released followed by the third movie that unspools on Dec. 11 and another one due to be released early next year.
“I’m just so grateful that Viva still trusts me and they believe in my talent as an actor,” the 27-year-old star said.
In her new film, entitled My Bakit List, she plays the character Dess, a breadwinner who earns a living as head writer of a drama anthology.
“She’s in her late 20s. When the pressure at work gets way too much, she quits her job,” she said of her role.
Getting no sympathy from her family whose only concern is how her current status would affect their lives, Dess goes all the way to Ilocos Norte with her best friend Brutus (Prince Stefan) to take a breather.
This momentary escape from her toxic life might just be what she needs to find the answers to her questions. But when she accidentally comes face to face with her ex-boyfriend Ejay (Ivan Padilla), she refuses to listen to his explanation as to why he left her without a word. Dess is in dilemma if she should open her heart to him again. Will a second chance at love be the answer to all the “Whys” in her life or will it just create more questions in her mind? And if everything comes down to one question: “to hold on or to move on”, what will she choose?
Directed by Bona Fajardo (I Found My Heart in Santa Fe, Kahit Ayaw Mo Na, and Iliw), the story itself is the one that determines which actor/s is/are suitable to portray the lead role/s.
“Naniniwala ako na ‘yung istorya ang pumipili ng karakter, ng aktor . And once it’s been determined, it’s important that the preferred actors would also believe in the characters for the project to get going. Ang importante maniwala sila sa karakter para pumayag sila na gagawin nila ang project,” Fajardo shared.
Louise once revealed that she had been blinded by love towards a former boyfriend. Having that kind of experience, not to mention being a good and dedicated actress, she has fully embraced the role of Dess. Apart from believing in the character, she said that it’s also important to have complete trust in your co-actors. This is the first time for Louise to work with Ivan Padilla. Witness their chemistry as they play an ex-couple who are still not over each other.
Ivan Padilla co-starred with Cristine Reyes in Maria last March and was the leading man of Alessandra de Rossi in 12. His acting experience includes appearances in Hollywood shows such as *CSI (Crime Scene Investigation, in the NY, Miami and NBC episodes), Lucifer (Fox), Castle, ER, The Closer, Criminal Minds and Dexter (in six episodes).
Another thing to look forward to in the movie is Louise’s rapport with Prince Stefan (Working Beks, Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo May Boyfriend) who accompanies her in her soul searching journey.
The movie’s official soundtrack is “Sanay Naman Ako” by singer-songwriter Jo. E.
Viva Films and BluArt Productions invite you to include watching My Bakit List in your To-Do List this Christmas season.
