Fear Something New With This Judy Ann Santos, Lorna Tolentino and Chanda Romero Starrer ESPANTAHO

When we heard Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo was participating in this year's Metro Manila Film Festival, we were really excited about particular film she's doing; they call it "ESPANTAHO". The term actually means a "scarecrow", a thing that's pretty common in farmlands, especially in agricultural countries like ours.

It's been a while since she's done something like this, but it was promised to her by Director Chito Roño who called her for the project. Judy Ann says "It's been a while since I've worked with Direk Chito Roño. Before I was a young lady, but now I already have a daughter. I'm happy because when he called me for a horror film, I didn't say anything, just "let's do it!". This is a dream, I wanted to experience it, he's calmer now, but still has a mic when he does sarcastic lines. I'm not the one he's getting mad at these days, but when you do it with him, it is fulfilling!"

This film was prepped for a year before they got to make the script. When the writer Christ Martinez presented it, he got "good" feedback from Direk Chito, and things started rolling from that. Atty Joji remarks how this has been a collaborative experience for them, and since Direk Chito is a master Director, they wanted to make a great film with them during their 20th Anniversary. The only issues they encountered were mostly because of the weather, but they adjusted with the season to fit the story. 

JC Santos likened Direk Chito to his former theater mentors, because once he asks for one more shot, it means you would need to do better on the scene. If he says "next scene", that means you're good. Most of them nodded in agreement, and Direk Chito felt he was getting roasted during the press conference (they had a laugh about it). 

Here's the press conference on video, of course! I got you!

They let us in on a secret, that painting on the left side of the stage will play a significant part in the film so if you see this in any theaters they'll be showing ESPANTAHO, go take a photo with it!

Ms. Lorna Tolentino took time to talk about love, family and a few more things about the movie after the press conference, listen in to the conversation:

In a nutshell, you would need to watch this film because of the caliber of actors that are in it. Not to mention how big of a horror director Chito Roño is, and how he's come to embrace new technology, special effects, and face a new crowd of movie goers eager to see something new, as you introduce a brand new entity to fear because they don't know what lurks behind that painting that you base the story on.

Hope this forms a cult following, perhaps a sequel too! The film will show on December 25 together with other MMFF 2024 entries, but consider watching this first especially if you're a Judy Ann Santos Agoncillo fan. This is produced by Cineko Productions, Purple Bunny Productions and Quantum Films. They promise that this will be the scariest film you're about to see on MMFF 2024.

Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo is a BEKO Pro!

Everybody loves Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo! She's the first ambassador for BEKO, the number one European appliance company. Aside from being the queen of Filipino soap operas, an award winning actress, business woman, she's a mother of three and wife to Ryan. Just like you, she's aware that she does inspire people... and she also makes an effort to live healthy and have sustainable lives. Just like the brand she represents, they believe she can live her best life.

Judy Ann cooks for her family, her two restaurants called ANGRYdobo and her YouTube channel Judy Ann's Kitchen. She says "Just like Beko, I focus on healthy living for myself and my family.I learned a lot being Beko's ambassador, because with their appliances we all get to eat healthy. I have very picky kids, and you'v got to be ready at all times. I even have refrigerators from Beko that can have food, vegetables and fruits stay fresh longer. Thanks to its HarvestFresh technology I save a lot of time and not go to markets frequently. I also take care of laundy and with Beko's SteamCure Hygiene+ technology, I take my son's soild clothes and assure that everything is clean right after. I don't worry if they have outdoor activities."

Judy Ann also loves the Beko cookers and ovens. She adds "I always need reliable cookers and ovens because I do a lot of cooking for and make content for my YouTube channel. The Beko oven is huge, I can cook a lot of dishes in one go. With CookMaster on it, 5 dishes can be done in no time."

Beko is available in leading appliance centers, authorized stores nationwide. If you want healthy living and do it like Juday, go check out http://bekopromos.ph or their official channels https://www.facebook.com/bekoph.

Celebrities on BTP Stage This Saturday on TV5

This Saturday will be a whole lot of fun as Bangon Talentadong Pinoy gets home grown talented Filipinos on the world stage with a special season ender this March 13. For those who don't know, the show has given out Php 4 Million worth of prizes to almost 300 individuals who have performed on the show.

There will be celebrity talentados which includes Kokoy De Santos, Sheree, Jeff Tam, Twins Joj and Jai Agpangan, Aljur Abrenica. It's going to be so exciting to see them all dance, do magic, do death defying hopp stunts, and sing on the show all for you.


Ryan Agonicillo the host of the show wants you to enjoy this special edition of the show where celebrities will showcase their talent, they won't hold back for sure! The judges include Direk Cathy Garcia-Molina, Ms. Ruffa Gutierrez and Joross Gamboa. The winner will be receiving Php 100,000 in cash and bragging rights for the rest of the season, that's going to make things more exciting!Again, it will be on Saturday, March 13, 2021 8PM on the Kapatid network TV5!