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Tom Rodriguez, Inah de Belen, Jasmine Curtis-Smith headline FOX's first local film 'Maledicto'
Everybody, meet "Maledicto," the first-ever locally produced movie by Fox Networks Group Philippines (FNG), and co-produced by Cignal Entertainment.
Directed by Mark Meiley, "Maledicto" is headlined by Kapuso stars Tom Rodriguez, Inah de Belen, and Jasmine Curtis-Smith.
Senior Vice President and General Manager of FOX Networks Group Philippines, Jude Turcuato, shared that Maledicto is a big feat for FNG, being the first ever film produced locally with an all-Filipino cast at that.
"With Maledicto under our belt, we’re hoping to elevate Filipino cinema to one of a Hollywood pedigree.” Turcuato said.
Tom Rodriguez plays Father Xavi, a former psychologist who becomes a skeptical exorcist following the tragic death of his sister, Mara (played by Inah de Belen).
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He meets Sister Barbie (played by Jasmine Curtis-Smith), a young nun who has the gift of charism. Together, they face the case of Agnes (Miles Ocampo), a seemingly perfect teenager who starts manifesting demonic behaviour that rocks the foundations of the church.
Other cast members include Eric Quizon, Martin Escudero, Franco Laurel, Nonie Buencamino, Liza Lorena, and Menggie Cobarrubias.
The lead actors have accepted the challenge and expressed enthusiasm on being part of FOX's first film saying it was an opportunity to play roles that stray from the norm of romance and loveteams.
“We have always prided ourselves in creating original content that would speak to our audience on a personal level, and I feel that Maledicto will do just that, because faith and belief are things that are innate in almost everyone." Turcuato explained.
Turcuato also added that more than a horror movie, "Maledicto" is an invitation to look inside ourselves and assess what we truly believe in.
"Maledicto" is set to open in cinemas May 1. — LA, GMA News
