Actor Tony Labrusca is proud to star in What You Did, a film that will be shown at the 2024 Sinag Maynila Film Festival from Sept. 4 to 8. The movie, produced by The Jumpcat Experiment Productions, was filmed three years ago, and Tony feels that now is the right time for its release.
“We filmed this three years ago, and I guess its participation in this year’s Sinag Maynila Film Festival is perfect timing for it to be shown commercially. I’m proud to say that our director, Joan Flores-Lopez, is the first-ever female full-length filmmaker for the festival,” he shared.
The film is a psychological thriller-drama that explores the devastating effects of trauma, the relentless pursuit of validation, and the harsh reality of dreams being shattered by a global crisis.
“The story is set during the COVID-19 pandemic. We shot it for 20 days in Tagaytay. I’m sure many can relate to the story, which touches on mental health,” he said.
In the story, Labrusca plays dual characters, Arvin and Ace. “Oh, yes. But I’m glad that our director helped me a lot in developing my two characters. Working on set was so much fun, even if it was hard. It’s good that I had this emotional connection with our director. And it helped that we filmed this during the pandemic. We truly felt the situation. We were focused and didn’t have any distractions.”
Considering the complexity of his roles, does he expect to win awards or receive nominations for his work?
“Honestly, I have no expectations. That would be a bonus if it happens. I’m just happy that Direk is pleased with my performance. What’s more important to me is that people get to watch it. Truly, I fell in love with my characters, Ace and Arvin. I can say that ‘What You Did’ is my best acting piece so far in my career,” Tony said.
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In a recent interview, Bea Alonzo shared that she is single and content, focusing on personal goals and enjoying life. She mentioned that while she occasionally receives messages and meets people, she is not seeing anyone exclusively.
“For the record, I’m single, and I’m okay with it. I still have a lot of things to do for myself, and I’m enjoying it right now,” she said.
Bea is busy filming for Widows’ War on GMA, which involves a hectic schedule but is rewarding due to high ratings and positive feedback. In her free time, she engages in sports activities like paddleboarding and takes care of herself with salon and dermatologist visits, aiming for a balanced life.
“We tape four times a week in Bataan, so it’s pretty hectic, but it’s all worth it because of our high ratings and positive feedback from viewers.”
Reflecting on her breakup with former boyfriend Dominic Roque, Bea feels she is in a better place, viewing herself as a work in progress focused on personal and professional growth. She acknowledged that life’s ups and downs are temporary and emphasized taking things one day at a time.
“I guess so! I would say I’m a work in progress. I always strive to have peace of mind and to become a better person, a better daughter, and a better friend. I also strive to become better in my profession.”
Bea acknowledged the transient nature of life, stating that everything, including happiness and challenges, will pass. She emphasized the importance of embracing life’s ups and downs and taking things one day at a time.
“Life is fleeting, so just take things one day at a time,” she concluded.
