Sassa Gurl joins cast of ‘Bar Boys’ sequel

Sassa Gurl is joining the cast of "Bar Boys: After School!"

The announcement was made through the official page of "Bar Boys,” posting a first look of Sassa’s character sporting blonde hair and wearing a black graduation toga and cap.

According to the movie, her character was inspired by a class valedictorian of a prestigious law school.

“She has been training in acting, English, logic, public speaking and rhetoric to play a role that is serious and far from her usual characters,” the caption read.

The film also announced the return of Carlo Aquino as Atty. Erik Vicencio, now a lawyer of the marginalized and Odette Khan as Justice Hernandez. 

"Bar Boys: After School" is the sequel of the 2017 film directed by Kip Oebanda. Kean Cipriano, Enzo Pineda, and Rocco Nacino will reprise their roles.

Other cast members include Will Ashley, Glaiza De Castro, Royce Cabrera, Bryce Eusebio, Therese Malvar, Benedix Ramos, and more.

Kip also directed the 2024 film "Balota," which won for Marian Rivera the best actress award at Cinemalaya 2024, incidentally her first acting award. 

The film also stars Will, Royce, Sassa Gurl. 

— Jade Veronique Yap/LA, GMA Integrated News