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Actress-comedian Pokwang revealed she has an upcoming drama short film that is set to premiere in this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
During a guest appearance on Jovi Vargas TV on Thursday, Feb. 29, Pokwang shared that one of the projects that fans can look forward to is her next film that will debut at the international film festival, although she hasn’t revealed much detail yet.
Coming from the success of her Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry “Becky and Badette” with another renowned comedian-actress, Eugene Domingo, Pokwang said that she is about to make one of her dreams come true when she attends Cannes in May.
“Attend ka doon sa red carpet, kita mo ‘yung mga Hollywood star. Isa rin ‘yon sa mga pangarap ko na matutupad,” she said.
Aside from the upcoming short film, the comedienne teased that she also has a new television series that she cannot reveal just yet. For now, she asked the fans to continue watching her ongoing series, which are the variety show “TiktoClock” and the sitcom “Jose & Maria’s Bonggang Villa,” led by real-life couple Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes.
Latest addition
Pokwang is set to be added to the growing list of Filipino talents trying to make a mark in the international industry, such as Lovi Poe who also has an upcoming independent film “Bad Man” that is set to open in Hollywood.
Just recently, Liza Soberano made her Hollywood debut with “Lisa Frankenstein” and was also invited to attend the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG-Awards) that took place on February 25.
Ruby Ruiz is also trying to carve a name for herself in Hollywood after starring in the Amazon Prime Video series “Expats,” with Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman.
After her breakout role in “Triangle of Sadness,” Dolly de Leon also continues to uplift Filipino talents, as she is currently filming her next Hollywood project, “Nine Perfect Strangers,” with Kidman.
Filipino talents are sure to continue uplifting the local film and television industry by trying to participate in the international arena.