Win Metawin and Janella Salvador gave a closer look on what makes their pairing work, with a few more details on their film, Under Parallel Skies
Twelve years after the first Filipino-Thai collaboration of Erich Gonzales and Mario Maurer for Suddenly It’s Magic, the magic of this country crossover makes a comeback through Filipino actress-singer Janella Salvador and Thai actor and top endorser Win Metawin. Under Parallel Skies, their first movie together, is coming to Philippine theaters this April 17.
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At yesterday’s grand media conference, the pairing acknowledged the efforts of their director, Sigrid Bernardo, as well as their team, for developing their natural bond on screen. “I was the bridge in their gap,” the moviemaker explains.
Win also credits the cultural similarities of the countries as an icebreaker to things. “The culture is not really different, so everyone was close during the shoot,” he shares. “It’s easier for us to talk to each other and chat. We get closer every day while we’re shooting.”
“We all did our parts,” Salvador seconds, describing her co-star as “flawless.” On the other hand, Metawin attributes Janella to one word—smart. This made the actress smile.
When asked about how they could describe their movie in three words, the actors had similar answers. For Janella? “Heartwarming, angsty, and at times comedic,” she says. Meanwhile, for Win, Under Parallel Skies is “a drama with comedic scenes and a whole lot of adventure.”
In an earlier conversation with the “headtone” singer, Janella also discussed the woman-centric narrative of the film. “[With] strong women, people have a notion that they’re just strong. But the truth is, they go through so many things, and what makes them strong are the vulnerable moments that they go through.”
Under Parallel Skies is set to premiere in Philippine cinemas this April 17, 2024. Meanwhile, it will also be showing in Singapore and Thailand on May 1 and 9, respectively.
Photography GRANT BABIA
Special thanks to RICHARD JUAN
