Looks like you've seen a ghost?
Where's ma'am?
Ahhh... she was sitting on the toilet...
something stank, ahh... she got ahh... dizzy and ahhh...
Have breakfast first, sir.
What's that?
Dentures...
CUT!
What the hell?!
Where did you get those talents?!
Replace her.
Okay. I'll handle this.
You're hopeless.
You're called a talent but you lack talent.
If you can't hack the role, turn it down.
Marie!
Sir?
What were our specs?
40 to 50 years old-.
Smart. With speaking lines.
But she's got loose dentures.
Next time get someone with real teeth!
Loida! Carlota! Come here.
Try them out.
They're ok.
That one's okay. Let's take this.
Sir! You're here! You're expected tomorrow yet.
I happened to come home early.
Looks like you've seen a ghost.
That should have been me.
What happened?
You act better than Carlota.
I don? know.
They must have fancied her being a fag hag.
Shooting call for "You Were Mine First Book 2"
What's that Mom?
A call for filming?
Thank you, Lord.
You look like Caguioa.
Sis! Carlota!
Wait.
What is it?
I'm sorry. Did I wake you up?
If this isn't a matter of life or death and you'll just borrow costumes...
you're dead.
You're not ready yet? We'll be late.
Look who's talking. You just got here yourself.
You know I'm bad shot with our coordinator, don't you?
That's what you get for being a whistle-blower.
But I just told the truth that...
I'm not the same talent they needed for a continuity scene.
Besides, that was 3 years ago. Time to move on.
But the director's wrath... is good until 2015.
Serves her right.
Huff)'-
Wake up.
I'm leaving.
Your breakfast is ready.
Here's your allowance...
and the letter that you need.
I'll get to work with Piolo Pascual.
It's exam week.
I need to work double time.
Why don't accept your husbands offer...
Ex-husband.
Alright... that offer from your ex-husband to shoulder Joyce's schooling.
No way.
I did it all by myself since she was in Grade 3.
A few more years and she'll be graduating.
I don't want him getting credit for that.
Girl, you're the one.
You're not just a hardworking extra; you're a noble mom too.
Read it.
- Where are you now? - Quick.
EDSA already.
C'mon, hurry!
Take us to EDSA! Quick!
Madonna?
Here, sis!
Doray?
I'm here.
Felipo.
Present!
Gen?
Here, Ma 'am.
Olga.
Here.
Willie?
Present.
You take the first service car.
Nongsky.
That's me.
Liwanag.
You look dim today.
Is Mariah late again?
Everybody's late!
Where are the rest?!
- Not yet here. - Languishing in bed?
Hold this.
What? EDSA?
Until now you're still in EDSA!
Stop pulling my leg!
Get out of bed or I'll replace you! I'm not kidding!
We're sorry.
Are we the last one?
There's lots of you!
The driver and the service van are also late.
Who do you think gets scolded whenever you're late?
Do you know that great actors like Susan Roces...
and Fernando Poe, Jr. never got late!
Who do you think you are?
- You nameless wannabes. - In their time, traffic was light.
Right.
- Do you know this EDSA... - Do you know that Gloria Romero...
and Lolita Rodriquez started as movie extras?
- It's 54 kilometers long from Pasay to Monumento. - Really?
They were just back-up dancers of Carmen Rosales.
It took long before they got their breaks.
Hold it, girl. Are you still hoping?
They're fair-skinned half-breeds with pointed nose. Really now.
Hey, look at Nora Aunor!
Oh yes, you're right.
You see.
You're right.
Here's the service car. Hurry, Loida!
What are you waiting for'?
Picture-picture...
Sir, are you one of the talents?
Not me. My son.
He'll play the young Piolo Pascual.
What? Say that again?
Young Piolo.
Wait a minute...
Hello?
Myra, Jo here.
Where did you get this child talent?
I said a young Piolo Pascual!
Good grief!
He doesn't resemble Piolo a bit!
He looks more like Pokwang.
What?
I don't care if Batangas is far.
He's scheduled in the evening yet. Send him to the location.
Promise me a young Piolo Pascual, okay?
Sir... I'm sorry.
There has been a mix up.
It's not your fault.
I promise I will hire your son the next time.
Including you, if you want.
Just not this time, ok?
But we came all the way from Bulacan.
And I already told my neighbors he's the young Piolo Pascual.
Then take down all your posters and banners while it's still dark.
Okay, move it.
Squeeze in.
Hurry UP-
Where's Loida?
Talents, listen.
If the role doesn't fit you, reject it.
Don't overestimate yourselves.
If it calls for a driver, be sure you can drive.
If they need a young Marian look-a-like, have some shame if you're uglier than me.
Please hurry up.
We've got a long way to go.
Help the kid out.
Okay, next time.
Loida, close the door quick.
Okay, let's go. Quick.
You want to sit over here? There's more room here.
Okay. Thanks.
Come over here.
I'm sorry.
Careful.
Take care.
Now I can breathe.
Thank you.
Someday, mark my word... we'll be famous.
We'll have our own vans.
I'll have my own too.
And I'll be the sole passenger.
I'll get two assistants.
I'll have three.
What will you do with three?
I'm rich.
That's how rich people are.
They buy things they don't need. Three.
I'll have four then.
You can ride in your cars with all your assistants.
Not me. I'll have a separate car of my own.
On to the location!
Fierce!
- Smart girl. - You're right.
I didn't get your name?
Madonna, at your service.
Madonna.
When I have my own car, I'll give you a ride.
But for now, you can buy your cellphone credits from me.
I'm selling lots of stuff.
Mineral water, noodles.
Want to buy some?
Can I pay later?
Sure, when we get our talent fees later.
You can get all the stuff you want on credit.
And you my friend I promise to give you a free ride,
including your assistants.
No, thank you.
I just bought a brand new SUV that's what I'll use.
Ma, reminding you of my tuition fee.
You're new here?
No wonder I haven't seen you before.
What's your name?
Olga.
Who brought you here?
Auntie Josie. A friend of my mom.
Why do you want to be an actress?
I want to help my parents.
Then you should have stayed home to clean the house and wash the dishes...
if you really want to help your parents.
What role did they give you?
Just a face in the crowd.
Don't belittle the crowd.
What good is a scene without ordinary people?
Or if there are no passersby?
Or people inside a restaurant?
Or waiters?
Or customers?
Or passengers in a jeepney?
Or churchgoers?
The crowd is what makes a scene interesting.
Where can you find a public place without people?
Unless there's a Pacquaio boxing match and everybody's indoors, watching TV.
Yes.
I used to be a crowd talent too.
But look at me now...
still part of the crowd.
Go find yourselves a stand-by area.
- My back hurts. - My butt hurts, too.
Maybe this area.
- Let's put our stuff here. - I'm sorry but you can't hang around here.
This is pan of the set. You'll be at camera range.
Okay. We'll move.
- Thanks. - Where?
Keep moving.
- Where to? - Over there?
How about here?
Excuse me; are you part of the talent pool?
Yes.
You can't stay here. This is strictly for the staff.
- Find someplace else. - Okay, thanks.
Keep looking. How about over there?
Just make sure our things are placed together.
How about here?
Put your things there.
You're not allowed here. This is the caterer's area.
Could you just show us where we could stay?
That's none of my business. Find your own.
This is for the catering.
Get out of here, quick.
Just follow the line.
It's breakfast time. Wake up!
Double time!
Madam, what's for breakfast? Sour soup?
I think it's goat's bile stew.
Huh? For breakfast?
Sis, your food looks pathetic.
You're lucky you get the last serving.
- Any leftovers? - It's all gone.
Let's go.
Wait.
What happened? Didn't we order enough food?
We cooked more than enough.
Maybe some weren't in the head count.
Not so.
All right.
Next time come early so you don't miss out on meals.
Chris, Chris!
Yes?
Buy food in town for ten people.
- Okay. - Thanks.
Just wait him.
Okay, sir.
Good morning, Sir Director.
- Good morning, Director. - Good morning.
- Is this where the monitors are? - Sir Director is here.
Yes, Sir Director.
- Where's Vincent? - Inside the tent.
Good Morning Sir Director.
- Good Morning Sir Director. - Good morning.
How many are we doing today?
45 sequences.
Ten for airing tonight.
Eight for airing tomorrow evening.
Really?
Good luck to us. What do we shoot first?
Brando's arrival at the sugarcane field.
All right.
Set up the crane for the establishing shot as Brando arrives on horseback.
Yes, Director.
- Call them so we can start. - Now? Yes, Director.
Get moving, you slowpokes! Time to set up!
Hey talents! Get dressed!
Peasants' outfit!
Didn't anyone hear me?
Double time please!
Hurry!
Piolo is coming.
As soon as he arrives, you will be next.
Did you hear that? Piolo is coming.
I know.
What costumes have you got? Let me see.
This...this...and this one too. Plus a skirt.
Okay, sir.
Let me check how you look.
Thank you.
Okay.
Hey lady, to your right please.
This way, sis. The one in brown, go!
No more chitchat. Okay.
The one in blue.
Everyone listen!
All of you... take a long nap because you don't fit the scene.
Old lady, don't feel bad. You might taint with this heat.
Sis, you look more like a terrorist than a farmhand.
Okay, go. Go.
Everyone in this group, you're in.
See? Ain't this fun?
And who is this?
That's Olga.
Olga? You're a little too much.
Where are we?
In a sugarcane field, right?
Where on earth can you find a farmer with contoured cheeks?!
And red lips as if stung by a bee!
Don't lick it, it won't come off. Join the others.
Have some sleep. Go.
Follow them in the hole.
Talents ready.
On my count of three, start moving already.
Brando?
When I wave, that's your cue to come in.
Okay, clear.
Camera ready?
This is a camera rehearsal.
Make it a rehearsal take. We've lots to shoot.
O, camera rehearsal.
Ready.
Rolling.
5, 4, 3,
-2... - We'll open on camera 2.
Action!
Caress the clouds...slowly...
Show the sky before the earth...
That's like Brando and Belinda, heaven and earth between them.
O Vincent, ready to cue Brando.
Cue Brando.
Beautiful! Slowly.
Let the horse in...
Shit. What's with the tricycle?!
Who is doing traffic? Crowd control?
Where is Brando?
I cued him already.
Belinda, my love.
Cut! What happened?
CUT!!!
Shouldn't be Brando on horseback?
The script says:
?suddenly a handsome looking man, Brando, arrives on an equally handsome looking horse.?
We couldn't afford a horse; it's 10k per hour.
I thought Vincent informed you.
5, 4, 3, 2, Action!
Crane down. Crane down. Slowly.
What happened?
Cut, cut.
Cut.
Sir D., it's out of gas.
What the hell?!
It's just the first scene and we're bugling up big time.
This can't go on the whole day.
Sir D., maybe we need to pray?
In the name of the Father, of the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord, thank you for this day.
We are gathered here for the shooting of "You Were Mine First."
Help us fulfill our roles as director, actors, stall, technical crew,
Art Dept, location, and for all the talents involved in this project.
Spare us from troubles for we have 45 sequences to shoot.
Ten of these are airing tonight.
Give us the strength and patience needed and bless us with good weather.
This we ask in Christ our Lord. Amen.
Amen.
Okay guys! Let's do this! Arms lock together.
All right. Forget the horse and the tricycle.
Let Brando join the workers.
You stay here, be inconspicuous.
When Marian's car passes by, turn your head.
Lift your hat...
and that's the only time when the audience will recognize you.
That's your camera.
Camera 1. Okay?
You two will have your dialogue there.
Don't act like driftwoods! Act busy.
Okay?
Rolling, 5, 4, 3, 2...
ACTION!!!
Edit it this way.
Yes Sir.
What happened?
Flat tire.
Nanny?
How much longer?
A quickie!
I mean, it'll be quick. It's almost done.
Brando...
it's nearing dusk. I'm exhausted.
When will I see the dawn?
Doray, what kind of farm worker are you?
You got to move.
Please, spare us your acting exhibition.
We're not in camera range.
What if the camera pans this way and we're not in character?
As long as the director is grinding, we should still be in character.
It's a "cut."
Cameras, next set-up.
Look that one.
Seems okay.
We are in the shot.
You're such a scene-stealer!
Actors, back to positions.
Don't get too close. We don't want to be yelled at again.
It's normal for workers to chitchat. They are humans, too.
We're not humans here. We're just props.
Cur!
Keep moving. This is the last set-up.
Keep on moving.
Wait for my signal.
You!
Since you're facing me...
when I wave at you...
that's your cue to point out Belinda and Brando.
When she points them out, come closer.
But not too close. They'll think you're peeping toms.
When you see them together, you react. Whispering and gossip, okay?
Let's try it.
Take your positions.
Keep moving. Act busy.
And 5, 4, 3, 2, ACTION!
There they are!
Belinda and Brando-kissing!
Is this for real? It's really them! It's so true!
Cut! Great! Perfect!
Do the same thing during take.
Minus ninety percent.
You're all over-acting.
Yes, Sir D.
Hey Ma'am, wait!
You need an umbrella.
Your mother doesn't want you to get sunburned.
It's okay, nanny.
I brought a scarf.
Hold this.
Use slow-mo here. And drown it with music.
Brando, my love.
Belinda, my love multiplied.
You're funny that's why I love you.
Belinda, my love for you is not a laughing matter.
Never should it be.
And a poet, too...
There's no tongue that doesn't get flowery to a heart full of Jove.
This is much better than staying at home.
Others have no job to speak of.
We even get free meals and allowance for our kids.
How many kids do you have?
Five.
One's in college, two in high school, and one in elementary.
The last one can't go to school though.
He takes care of the youngest while I'm away.
Your husband works hard. Five kids!
In bed, yes.
But when it comes to work- zilch!
- I've got something here...candy. - What's that?
- Give me some. - That's two pesos each.
That's overpricing.
It only costs a peso in my place.
Why don't you travel back home now?
See if it won't cost you more.
That's our cue. Let's go.
Cameras one and two...they will kiss!
Linger a bit! Vincent ready to cue.
Cue kiss.
Shucks! Find the best angles!
Move the camera.
Go, move! Actors hold emotion.
Hold it. Tell them we're looking for the right angle.
There! Focus, please.
That's it.
Expect ratings to hit 50% tonight.
If we make it to the airing, Sir D.
This is the last shot.
Camera 2, move back.
Camera 1, give me a wider shot. Show the onlookers behind Brando.
What the hell is that?!
CUT!!! What the hell is that?!
I told you to eat even a bit.
What happened? Didn't we rehearse this?
Sorry, she got dizzy standing under the sun.
Everyone's been under the sun.
She hasn't eaten.
The food ran out.
If her body can't take it, she should have stayed home.
Everyone, listen. This is a crucial scene.
It's airing tonight.
Let's get it done, shall we? Let's finish this.
Please.
Yes, sir.
You work too hard. How long have you been working nonstop?
My fourth day.
Money slaves.
Are you constructing a building or what?
Stop that.
I'll charge that bottled water to you.
Huh?
Talents, this is your shot.
Look this way.
Pretend...
I'm Belinda and Brando. Okay?
They'll see them kissing. They'll gossip.
Inquiring.
Kissing. Lips to lips.
They're kissing.
Lips to lips.
Gossip.
Gosh! This is scandalous!
Pack it up and rush it to Manila!
Thank you, Sir Director. Love you!
What sequence is this?
Thirty-two, Sir D.
Belinda is seated there.
On the sofa?
Surfing the net.
All right.
Madame Beatriz will come from there.
A little dialogue here.
Brando eavesdrops over there.
- Outside? - Yes.
Will someone move this sofa?
What's with the blue roses?
Ma'am Trina said this is where the product placement comes in.
The air freshener again?
No. The GSM Blue drink.
GSM Blue in the morning?
We can't find a good spot for the product.
I already cleared it with creative. That's just fine.
Extra income for the station, for you and the staff.
Oh well. She's heartbroken anyway.
I need a housemaid here.
Yes Sir.
Listen, most of you will join the shoot in Manila.
There's a van waiting over there.
The rest will stay behind for the fire scene.
Am I joining to Manila.
What?
Am I in the fire scene?
Yes, you're pan of the fire scene? You look like a fire victim.
- Get your stuff together. - Josie.
Yes, Sir?
I need someone to play the housemaid.
- We've lots. - How about me? Me?
- Someone old? Young? - Auntie Josie, that's for me. I'm the one!
We already saw you at the cane field.
I could play a housemaid, and well, I've got a uniform!
Come in front.
See, I look like a maid!
Wait, sir.
I'm still ironing your shirt so you'll look good.
Here it is. Do you need some help?
I'm okay.
Believe me.
Your accusations aren't true!
I'm a God-fearing woman.
I believe in karma.
Ma'am...there's a call for you. He won't say his name.
I heard someone crying in the background.
He could be Sir's kidnappers!
Let me go! Let me go!
I can't betray my employer, Madame Beatriz!
I owe her my life!
Just because you're my boss doesn't mean you can treat me this way!
I'm a woman with dignity!
I am not a pig!
Sir, I'm begging you.
I have a dozen children.
My husband has abandoned us.
Give me another chance.
I'm begging you.
You're the one.
Quiet! What's your name?
- I'm Loida. - Loida.
Follow me to the set.
You pulled a fast one by begging.
I got carried away with your acting.
Okay, ID out. 5, 4, 3, 2, action.
Standby the maid.
Emily, could you bring me a drink?
It's coming.
Thank you.
The maid.
Go.
Where's the maid.
Okay-
Ma 'am, here's your drink.
Camera 1, close up of the drink. Sponsor shot.
Do I get a bonus?
Sir D., you get a working day's talent tee for that.
Not double?
CUT!
Cur!
I'm sorry but Sir D. said let the product logo face the camera.
Okay.
Thank you.
Let's take it again, action!
Cue Cherie.
Mother, good you're here.
Why? What's wrong?
What's this?
iPAD? Tablet?
Mom, this is a serious matter.
Why will you marry me off to someone I don't love!
And I had to learn about it through twitter.
My child, Rafael is the only one who could save us from bankruptcy.
Brando will only use you.
But if you insist on marrying him,
I have no choice but to have him kidnapped and killed.
Mom, don't do this to me! I'm begging you!
- My child... - I love Brando!
My child, please.
You've got no choice.
Give up your personal happiness for our family's future.
Don't do this to me.
Sorry my child.
You have no choice.
All right, mom. I will marry Rafael.
Brando?
Belinda!
Step out of this house to follow that ragged man,
and you'll never get a single cent from me!
Belinda!
CUT!
I'm some
Sir director said, after having a drink...
you calm down.
Calm myself down, sure.
Sir director, just to remind you, Eula's here.
How do we do this?
Tell her she's next.
I'm on my last sequence, for airing.
Hi, sir.
Yes?
Is it finished?
Yes. They moved to the front lawn.
Thanks.
Kindly give this to costume department.
Hey.
Are you done?
Yes.
Help me with my clothes.
Sure.
How did your scene go?
Take one, of course.
Great!
Did you attend any workshop?
There are no workshops in our days.
We plunge straight to the set.
I've been to five workshops. Quite expensive.
Just know your blocking.
Listen to asst. director's instructions.
And know your lines.
And you must learn to wait.
Big stars also wait.
Though they're paid just to wait while we only get crumbs.
You newbies are lucky.
We used to fight over roles in radio dramas even it it pays little.
When movies boomed, we shifted to being bit players.
But you're famous. I always see you on TV.
Yes, as the town's gossip monger.
Good thing I really look like one.
Doray, you don't only look like one, you really are a gossip monger.
Put it there.
One more advice: don't ever let fame go into your head.
Some only had minor roles yet they act like they're above all of us.
Hi...
Lastly, Makati is a place not an attitude.
Put career first before love.
Prioritize school over show business.
There's lots of sex maniacs in here.
You should know that.
Don't be like Loida.
She ran away with the cameraman.
Remember, girls who are restless become mothers.
He abandoned her after siring her a child.
I was the one who left him.
Okay, if you say so.
Quiet! We're doing a take here.
There goes that chayote-faced asst. director again.
He should be fried.
But Brando, we're siblings.
I bet you, they'll discover that Belinda is just adopted.
In the end, they will still be together.
I don? know if heaven can forgive us.
Don't lose hope. God is merciful.
Remember when we were young?
We were very innocent then.
We used to play everyday.
We used to chase each other naked.
We even played house and hide-n-seek.
Remember our game "hiding under the moonlight."
?Nowhere behind, nowhere in front..."
Sorry, I forgot the lyrics.
She forgot the lyrics.
That's basic, and she forgets?
We used to sing it as kids. Tell her to clean up her act.
Ms. Marian, he wants you to memorize the lyrics so we can do a straight take.
Here it is.
You may relax for now.
My idol.
He's really cute.
- Can I have a picture with you? - Sure.
My turn next.
Hush.
One, two...
Hey, stop that!
My actors can't concentrate.
Have you got any brains?
Get back to your hole!
Sorry.
Piolo is so handsome.
Ms. Eula, please stay.
You're up next. Here's your costume.
Sorry, I need to go to the airport now.
I told you I can only stay till 11 am. My flight's at 2pm.
I'll head straight to the airport.
- Tell Sir D., I'm sorry. - We had to shoot scenes for airing first.
We'll shoot your scene now.
Just one sequence... Ms. Eula.
Ms. Eula.
Hungry this early?
We might be called in early. They'll apply prosthetics on us.
That will take forever!
Looking for something?
I can't find my cellphone. I was just holding it...
What?
Where did you leave it?
I was holding it then it vanished.
Felt like I'd been hypnotized.
That's impossible.
There's nobody here but us. How could that happen?
Next time don't leave your phone lying around.
You don't know what some people are up to.
That's valuable to me.
Look over there.
Check your pocket.
Loida, Josie wants to see you.
Why'?
We've been through this before. Why did you let her leave?
This is our final week.
You should have told me. I could have done something.
You think you're smart? Well, you're not.
And you, Josie!
You're acting busy when you're actually doing nothing!
Sir'?
She'll do.
Go fix her up.
You're done.
What about my make-up?
Girl, it they see that face on camera, they'll know it's not the same Corazon.
Take care of this. It's more valuable than you.
Thank you.
Salve, who is she?
Miss Eula's double.
Huh? Why? Where's Eula?
Sir D, I cooked this dish, try it.
- Wow! - It's delicious. You try it.
Let me taste some.
How about some extra rice?
You can't. There's just enough for everyone.
I've lost my cellphone.
As if I care. Next.
Give me two servings.
Madonna can't come herself. She's busy with prosthetics.
One sewing per person only.
No, I'll only have one.
- You don't understand. it's for my friend who's busy. - That's an old trick.
- She is being applied of prosthetics. - Enough. I've heard that before.
It's okay to be stupid but just don't overdo it.
Your brain must be the size of a bean.
All she's asking is one sewing for her and one for our friend, Madonna.
Just take whatever is given to you.
Let me wait for our food. Take that to her.
Give me one more.
Thank you.
Madonna...
I got you some food, here.
Is it painful?
You can't move?
You want to pee?
Could she take a pee?
She has to hold it back.
She'll grow bladder stones. Even for a minute?
All right. If that comes off, it's not my fault.
Thanks. Hurry up. Careful.
No.
I'll go ahead.
I'm done, I'm full.
You're done?
Yes.
I'll take the leftovers.
Sure.
For my dogs.
- Sure. - Thank you.
How big are your dogs? They seem to have a big appetite.
- I have many dogs. - I know.
Two are in college, one in high school and three in elementary.
That's true!
You spoilsport.
Doray said it is for the dogs not for her grandkids.
[Joyce: Mom, they won't accept promissory note anymore. No exam.]
[Okay. I'll find someone who can lend me some money.]
It's your scene. Hurry!
Coming! At EDSA already!
- EDSA again. Put on your shoes. - Thank you.
Ms. Josie...
What?
How much do I get as double?
It depends how much they'll let you suffer.
If I'm short for my kid's tuition, I'd like to ask for a cash advance.
We'll see. Let's go.
Madame Beatriz will confront Corazon for a confrontation.
Camera 2 will pick up.
Copy Sir.
Who'd ever think we'll meet here?
On the very spot where you and my husband cavort illicitly
Your turn.
- Madame Beatriz, so it's you who had me abducted. - what's that?
What's that?
I had that revised.
The double won't speak at all.
Does she sound like Eula?
Stupid!
5, 4, 3, 2, action!
Open on Camera 2.
Eula in foreground. Camera 1 takes over after.
Tell "Eula" to just moan. No dialogues please.
Bye.
Well, well, well.
Look who's here.
Who'd ever think we'll meet here?
On the very spot where you and my husband cavort illicitly.
Surprised?
You think you can fool me?
Look!
All those CCTV cameras are my witness to your transgressions!
Cur!
This scene won't work with my camera on Cherrie.
I need a reaction shot.
When is Eula coming back?
Next week. That scene's for tomorrow, Sir D.
Vincent, revise the scene.
Cur!
Tell that talent to act a bit!
We could tell she's a double.
She's been dragged, tied...she needs to struggle.
Sir D., I auditioned her earlier. She's good. She can act.
Well, show me!
Action!
You beast! Let me go!
Cur!
Why did you remove the gag? She's not supposed to say anything!
She might suffocate.
I don? care if she expires.
At least we don't do this over and over.
Yes, director.
Put the gag back in her mouth.
Ready, out ID, 5, 4, 3, 2, action!
Well, well, well.
Look who's here.
Who'd ever think we'll meet here?
On the very spot where you and my husband cavort illicitly.
Surprised?
Yes, I'm Madame Beatriz who had you abducted.
And I know what's going on between you and my husband.
You beast!
You think you can fool me?
I wasn't born yesterday.
I was born beautiful.
And you...you were just born. Period.
After today, you'll regret that you were even born.
See you...
in your wake!
Let's go.
Cut! Beautiful.
Get the name of that talent. She's good.
Good take.
Oh my God! Is she okay? How was she?
I'm sorry. Did I hurt you?
Poor girl, I just got carried away.
I'm fine, part of the job.
I thought it was just a natural thing for that mean Madame Beatriz to do.
It's okay, you were great.
Really? You think so?
Put some ointment on her wound.
What's your name again?
Loida.
Loida, I'm really so some
I'll be okay.
Our director asked for your name and number.
He says that you're good. He's impressed.
That's nice. Thanks.
Ouch. Ouch.
Bring some Merthiolate.
Here's some ointment, for your wound.
- Thanks. - Sure.
What a way to make money. Life threatening!
What's going on?
Transfer to next location.
How about Madonna's scene?
We're just following orders.
- Take care. - Okay.
Ouch.
What took you so long? Let's go.
We're moving to the next location. I gathered your stuff.
Huh?
Hurry up. You've got two phones?
This must be the kid's phone.
Perhaps.
Yes.
Well, he's no longer around. How about Madonna's stuff?
Let's bring them over to her tent. I'll get dressed.
You okay? Will you hurry?
I'll put all your stuff in here.
Okay.
I'm sorry... I didn't know the other talent is allergic to prosthetics.
Don't worry. I'll give you extra money.
Listen, the second unit will shoot your sequences...
once they're done with the scenes in the municipal hall.
Don't fret, you're up next. Hopefully in God's time.
Madonna...
Loida, Venus. You're running late.
You've got costumes for the party scene, don't you?
We'll see you at the new location.
Your things are ready Madonna.
Are you sure you're okay.
Is she really okay?
Come, lets' go.
[Joyce: Mom, I need to pay 4,500 cash.]
You bunch of idiots!
Not even one of you thought about the generator?
Vincent, you should be on top of all this.
You're not a newbie.
Go tell everyone it's dinner break.
- Yes Sir. - You're driving me nuts.
What's with granny?
The generator isn't here yet.
Jack!
Yes?
What happened to the generator?
Stuck in traffic maybe?
I gave the driver a location map.
Maybe?
Why don't you call him and find out where they are.
I'm out of load.
My gosh! Is that my problem too? You want to use mine?
Can I?
You're unbelievable!
It's 6:30pm and the caterer is not here yet. Everyone's hungry.
I heard the traffic is bad.
How about the next sequence? Is everything set?
Ms. Amanda isn't here yet.
Shooting Unit 2 just released her.
Her aide said they're on their way.
Call her again. Make sure she's here after dinner.
Okay.
Vincent! Vincent!
Granny is hyper again.
You tell him why the food is late.
I'm losing my patience to him. Do the explaining to him.
Sir...
Even caterer is not here yet? You're all driving me insane!
We have much to do!
How many in your group?
Twelve.
Twelve for the lights crew.
120 for the talents.
Wait, can we do the staff first? Just wait.
Fix the sides. Make it flawless.
Hey, is that an ex-deal?
Nope. No one agreed.
This is only a mock up.
Wasn't this in your budget request?
Yes, but didn't you slash it?
So how do we go about the cake-slicing scene?
Here. I've thought about that already.
I so love you. You're money-wise.
Let's team up again in my next soap.
Perfect match!
This is all you got?
That's it.
How about this?
What kind of clothes are those?
You should have stayed in the first location.
You all belong there.
They're just background talents.
There's a different set of class "A" talents. Include them for a bigger crowd.
Look at how tacky their clothes are.
I've got nothing for them to use.
Sis, you're not in.
How about me?
You, too.
This event is for the elite, not for the famished.
Josie. - Your not in.
Josie, are the talents ready?
Yes, we've screened them.
Yes, we're all ready...
You can't join.
You were prominent as a peasant.
Kimba, give her a maid's uniform.
She can be moonlighting at the mansion.
Finally, your dream role.
What's this?
A warrant of arrest. Come with us to the precinct.
Madame Beatriz, I am Atty. Macaspac...
and my client here has filed a case of frustrated murder against you.
In addition, you have also been charged for a crime of arson and kidnapping?
Here are the other warrants of arrest.
Is she playing the lawyer?
She's not the one I approved in the go-see.
The approved talent had an emergency.
Magda can pass for a lawyer, speaks English, too.
English with a pidgin accent?
That won't do. Sir D will knock us out.
Find somebody else!
Yes, sir. Susan come over here.
Read this.
Madame Beatriz, I am Atty. Macaspac...
and my client here has filed a case of frustrated murder.
She'll be perfect in a silent film.
C'mon, sir...
C'mon Josie...how about her?
Loida?
Yes.
She was in a previous scene.
That's okay. We just saw her back.
Try this. Give her the script.
Go, girl.
Madame Beatriz, I am Atty. Macaspac...
and my client here had just filed a case of frustrated murder against you.
In addition...
Ok, you'll do. That'll spare us our woes.
Rochelle, give her a script.
Kimba, dress her as a lawyer.
You did it again, Loida!
Thanks, sir.
You're funny that's why I love you...
but our love isn't a laughing matter...
Do you know Silveria Stallion?
That was just me.
Why... you!
There. Our sponsor must be happy.
Let's run away, far from here.
On your wedding day, I'll wait for you, 10pm at our trysting place.
If you don't show up...
that means you've chosen Rafael more than me.
You're my brother.
Congratulations, Sir D. It didn't seem we shot them all just this morning.
Has everyone had dinner?
Yes, Sir D.
Is the set ready? Can we do a take?
I suppose. Vincent should have it ready by now.
Listen talents. You will be in this table.
You girl, sit down.
After the toast with the bride and groom...
clink your glasses with your fork or spoon for newly-weds to kiss.
Attorney, you'll walk in with Amanda from there.
You'll walk all the way over there.
- Is it clear? - Yes.
But... where's Ms. Amanda?
Rochelle.
Yes?
Damn slow! Where is Ms. Amanda?
She's on her way.
She stopped by her house to freshen up but she's all made up when she gets here.
Her house? Sir director will go berserk!
That's far!
- Vincent. - Couldn't she use a toilet here...
Vincent. Vincent. Vincent.
Sir director, how was the episode that aired earlier?
Came out good.
Trina said it doesn't seem it was shot this morning.
Is everyone ready? Let's have a camera rehearsal.
Sir D, Ms. Amanda isn't here yet.
What?
Wasn't she on the road since 5pm?
It's almost 9pm now.
What time did she leave unit 2?
We pulled out of Batangas at the same time.
Shit! We haven't shot a thing.
See, even the Gods are mad!
Go, run! You gremlins!
You incompetent fools.
I still have tons of scenes to shoot.
It not for the late generator, the late caterer,
and you bunch of idiots around, we could have shot the scene before it rained.
Well, that bitch Amanda screwed up too!
Good thing we didn't start at all or the rain would've forced us to stop midway.
You can revise the script and shoot the whole scene in here.
I'll have the Art Dept. set it up.
What? But your motif is outdoors.
It will look contrived here.
You wanted a fabulous garden wedding and now, you'll hold it indoor?
We could have shot it in a restaurant instead.
We have no choice.
It'll cost me my head.
This is too expensive to pack up.
Your brains have been soiled by your obsession with ratings,
low production costs, airtime pressure, commercial loads and cheesy content.
I give up. It's your call.
I am just the director here.
What are you waiting for'? Set it up over here.
Vincent, ask him for the camera set-up so we can start lighting.
Why don't you do it?
Yah.
- I don't know what you are talking about! - Child...
- I don't recall sending you an invite. - your problem's over.
I got a good role. I'm a lawyer.
I've got speaking lines so the pay is higher.
- What we've done is illegal. - Guess who I'm doing the scene with?
Attorney.
Ms. Amanda.
Attorney.
- All right. Gotta go. - And as a matter of fact...
- We need to rehearse. - we brought you the invitation.
What's this?
Warrant of arrest.
Invitation to come with us to the precinct.
Loi, this is your line.
Madame Beatriz, I am Atty. Macaspac...
and my client here filed a frustrated murder case against you.
And we have a warrant of arrest.
Come with us to the precinct to explain your side.
Stop that.
I need to memorize. II I screw this up, it'll be your fault.
Oh, how professional!
Best Actress.
Talents! Talents!
Yes?
Get ready talents, we're about to resume.
The rain has stopped.
- Okay. - Hurry up! Hurry!
Wake up!
This is it. One more run through, hurry!
Madame Beatriz, I am Atty. Macaspac...
- and my client here has filed a case... - Are you with the production, ma 'am?
- Of frustrated murder against you. - Yes, why?
I'm Miss Amanda's driver.
Where's her dressing room?
Where is she?
- Inside the van. - Take me to her.
Okay-
Aren't we going to rehearse?
I think Miss Amanda is here.
I can't believe I'm doing a scene with someone I just used to idolize.
You're over acting Loida.
She's just a normal person. Her fan also stinks.
Will you take our picture?
Starstruck?
- Will show it to my daughter. - How's Ms. Amanda?
Asleep inside the van.
- Cool! - Please tell her we need her ASAP.
I love you, Bona!
Will someone fix this?
Let's move it guys!
Everything must be set when Sir D. gets here.
You drive me crazy.
My set men are getting dizzy. In-out, in-out!
Sorry my dear. It rained.
Oh well. Michael, move that thing!
- Don't forget the continuity. Quick! - Faster guys!
Sir director.
Mmm?
The set is ready.
What time is it?
It's almost one.
My gosh!
It's already 1 am and we've nine more sequences to go.
It's one whole scene anyway, just cut up in sequences.
And we're doing the garden setup you prefer.
And as it should!
It's written in the script.
Has Amanda arrived yet?
Tell that bitch she's already a has-been.
She shouldn't act like a diva.
She arrived soon after it stopped raining.
All the actors are already made up.
Call all actors.
Okay Sir. I'll wake you up when we're ready.
Excuse me. Excuse me.
Yes?
Miss Amanda, can I have a picture with you?
Sure.
Thank you.
How does this work, Loida?
I thought you knew how!
Ask for help from the kid.
Olga!
Yes?
Got a minute?
What is it sister Loi?
She wants her picture with Amanda on the phone cover.
Oh, wallpaper. Let me do it.
Oh my! I'm sorry, Loida.
I deleted your picture!
What?! Why did you delete it?
You're a crazy woman.
It's your face I'll delete.
I'll go back there.
Thank you!
You're so over-the-top. Is it life-changing?
It's a dream come true.
I used to idolize her since I was young.
And now, I don't only get to work with her... we're doing a scene together.
So it's really life-changing that you can now die.
So now you can die.
What? You go first.
Why me? It's you whose dream came true.
- I'm busy, I have a role to play. - Quiet please.
Wake up.
Okay.
What are you doing here?
I've been looking for you.
Okay.
Your scene!
Okay.
Gosh! It's happening!
Make it good!
Watch me.
The scene goes like this:
you'll block Belinda's way then you'll apologize to Madame Martha.
Then a verbal tussle.
Ms. Amanda will come in from here together with some police.
Vincent!
Yes, Sir D?
Have you blocked the scene?
- I'm on it, Sir D. - Sorry I'm late.
I don't want to come to the set looking haggard.
That's fine.
We had to wait for the rain to stop anyway.
I thought so too.
At any rate, you're only doing this one scene.
Okay.
- Vincent, rehearsal! - Thanks.
Yes, Sir D.
3, 2, Action!
Fm sorry Madame Beatriz,
but we've gathered strong evidence...
linking you to the attempted murder of Madame Esmeralda.
The burning of the cane field of San Vicente...
and the abduction of farmer Brando Macaraig.
Uh, attorney,
would you by any chance handle annulment cases?
I never back off from any case.
Here.
My landline and cell phone number and my e-mail address.
I'm on Facebook, too.
No! You can't do this to me!
Back off! Go ahead! Gang up on me.
But no one among you can destroy Madame Beatriz Almonte de Cordova!
Not by a nouveau rich businesswoman like you.
Mommy! Mommy!
Not by a third-rate lawyer like you.
Me?
Yes, you die!
Especially not you, Esmeralda, my sister.
We're sisters?! No! Don't!
Do the exact thing on actual take, okay?
And Madame Esmeralda, Attorney, jerk some more when the bullet hits you, okay?
We'll stop there to load the gun with blank bullets.
Do the same thing as in rehearsals.
You know your shots.
Actors, talents, this is a take.
Okay, out ID.
Okay, 5, 4, 3. 2,
Action.
Go.
I would like to ask the bride and the groom to come forward for the slicing of the cake.
Why is that?
Cur!
What the-J? Get me JC.
It's a mock-up but there's a real part there they can slice.
Vincent screwed up again.
But I've told them.
It must have skipped their minds.
Shit! You should have used the real thing.
Not there, it hurts. Slowly.
This is a cure shot. Just the cake slicing.
I'd like to ask everyone to please raise their glasses...
for a toast to the beautiful bride and dashing groom.
To happiness, long life, and love.
Kiss. Kiss.
The boom! Anton, watch the boom!
Cut!
Cut! Cut! Cut!
Sorry, the mic is in the shot.
Sorry.
Why not use the lapel?
We only requested for five lapels, sir D.
Scrimping on a big scene again!
I'm given only two cameras and limited lapel mics.
Give Rafael's mic to Cherie.
Then Rafael and his mom will just share mic.
Tell Rafael to speak louder.
Action!
I'm so sorry.
Maybe she's going through some rough times.
This should never happen again.
Definitely, it never happen again.
From now on, our family is cutting all ties with yours!
What's this? First day, last day?
A failed wedding?!
You can't do this.
Remember, our kids entered a pact...
for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, 'til death do them apart.
That's her! She's the culprit!
Are you for real?
I don't believe what I'm seeing! Or just a figment of my imagination?
Madame Esmeralda Madrigal viuda de Salazar, is that really you?
Got the shock of your life?
Did you expect some rotting corpse from the grave you yourself had ordered dug?
I'm clueless to what you're saying.
And I don't recall sending you an invite to this wedding, you gatecrasher bitch.
Well, our purpose in coming here is legitimate.
Attorney?
And as a matter of fact, it's us who have an invitation for you.
What's this?
Warrant of arrest.
You're invited to come to the precinct.
Madame Beatriz, I'm Atty. Macaspac-
CUT!
Attorney is blocking Amanda.
Don't go beyond this or else you'll block her.
I'm sorry.
That's your camera.
That's okay Vince, I'll just find my camera.
This is your marker. Don't go beyond this.
I'm so sorry.
Okay. Let's take it from the line of Auntie. Warrant of arrest.
Invitation to come to the precinct, okay?
Warrant of arrest. Invitation to come to the precinct.
Tell her not to look at the marker.
Don't look down.
- It looks so obvious you're looking at the marker. - I'm sorry, asst. director.
Here's a belt bag, a bigger marker.
Feel it with your feet so you don't have to look down.
All right.
Okay, ID, let's do this again!
- Out ID! And 5,4,3... - Madame Beatriz...
Wait for the "action."
I didn't say "action" yet.
- Sorry again. - I didn't say "action" yet.
Sorry director.
Wait for my "action."
Miss Amanda will say her line first. Pull yourself together!
Where did that talent come from?
From Josie.
Didn't she double for Eula?
Yes, but she had a bag over her face.
The approved talent didn't show up and the rest are no good.
She's the best we have.
Haven't I told you so.
It it requires acting and lines, get a real actress.
Not some so-so talents.
This is what we get for scrimping.
One more take.
Ah Vincent, can we take it from Cherie's line?
I got lost.
Yeah sure.
All right. Hurry up it's already 4am.
Okay.
Let's take it from there. Rolling... 5, 4, 3, 2...
What's this?
Warrant of arrest.
Invitation for you to come to the precinct.
Madame Beatriz, I am Atty. Macaspac,
my client has filed a case of frustrated murder against you.
- In addition, you have also... - What the hell? She lacks conviction.
Here are the other arrest warrants.
Warrant of arrest.
Sorry, I mean warrants of arrest. I'm so sorry.
Cut!
Son of a bitch!
I'm some
What happened?
I'm really sorry.
It's okay.
You...son of a bitch!
Are you aware of the harm you've caused our set?
It's 4:30 am and the sun's coming out in an hour.
This is a long scene.
If this fails to air tonight, it's not you who'll answer to the bosses.
It's not you who'll get suspended.
It's not you who'll lose a job.
Do you know how much the station stands to lose because of your incompetence?
You can't even pay it with your own life.
You've seen how we've wrestled with each other... rain or shine,
come hell or high water, just to finish the scenes.
Only to be ruined by one freaking son of a bitch like you?!
Replace her! Quick! Enough of dumb asses!
Josie!
Direk!
Josie!
Direk!
Josie, find me a replacement, quick!
No more stupid girls or else Sir Director will cut our necks.
She was okay during rehearsals.
She must have gotten nervous.
Stop defending her. it's already dawn.
Get me another one!
Wardrobe!
Loida, why don't you go change?
Hurry!
Get some rest.
Loida, are you okay?
Do you know how to speak English? You, yes, you.
Don't mind Sir Director.
He's really a nice guy. He's just under extreme pressure.
What's taking you so longer?
Why, have they found a replacement?
Excuse me.
Yes?
I just want to give her something.
Loida, Josie asked me to bring you this.
Change into this so you can still join the party.
Here's 500 pesos as a face in the crowd,
500 as a maid, 2,000 as a double.
1000 for your failed role as a lawyer.
It should have been forfeited but they gave you a hard time.
Total is 4000. Sign here, quick!
Thank you.
There's breakfast food in the van. Help yourself.
Thanks.
Next. Venus.
Yes.
I told you I'll find a way.
Have you eaten?
- Here, food from the shooting. From shooting. - I'm done.
Are you done with your review?
All done.
How much more for your tuition?
4,500.
Here's 4,000.
Use my ATM card to withdraw 500.
I know I still have 800 in my account.
Thanks Mom. Love you.
Love you.
Wait!
Later when you get home, drop this off at Carlota's.
My body aches; I might oversleep.
Sure Mom. Put it in my room.
Okay. Take care.
Yes, I will.
Carlota, you have a guest.
Come in.
Hi Joyce, you came at the right time.
It's my mother's birthday. Have something to eat.
No, thanks. Mom wants to return this. She says thank you.
What's the rush? Stay right there.
Mother! Come here. This is Joyce, Loida's daughter.
Happy birthday.
- Is that Loida's daughter now? - Yes, she a young lady now.
How pretty.
You should be in the movies, not your mom.
Mother, that's why Loida is stuck as a bit player.
Look who's talking.
Didn't you see "Wanted: Perfect Nanny"? I had a fab scene with Richard Yap.
Really?
WOW!
Mom too, had a scene with Ms. Amanda.
Really?
Hello, Joyce?
Mom...
I'm here at Carlota's.
It's her mom's birthday. She's looking for you.
Is that Loida? Let me speak to her.
Hey, friend.
Where are you?
My head aches.
She'll feel bad if you don't come.
She came all the way from Tarlac just to celebrate her birthday here.
All right.
By the way, thanks for the dress.
Don't mention it.
You didn't have to return it right away.
That's so I can borrow again.
I might get another booking soon.
So I heard.
Congratulations, friend. Come on over, we'll wait for you.
Okay-
Who is she?
There's Amanda. She's still alive?
There's her now. You'll appear soon.
I bet you, chaos will ensue.
Brando is coming.
Amanda first, didn't you see?
Stop speculating. Just ask Loida.
That's right, Loida.
There you are, Loida. I can see you!
Is that Loida?
I'm positive.
How fleeting. Didn't recognize Loida.
I did, through her dress. Right Loida?
This is the same dress.
Told you so.
What is this?
Warrant of arrest.
An invitation for you to come to the precinct.
Madame Beatriz, I am Atty. Macaspac...
and my client here has filed a case of frustrated murder.
In addition, you have been charged for the crime of arson and kidnapping.
Here, are your warrants of arrest.
I'm sow, Madame Beatriz,
but we have gathered strong evidence...
linking you to the attempted murder of Madame Esmeralda,
the burning of the cane field in San Vicente...
And the abduction of farmer Brando Macaraig, your daughter Belinda's lover.
I never back off from any case.
Here's my landline, cellphone and e-mail address.
I'm on Facebook, too.
No! You can? do this to me!
Back off!
Go ahead, gang up on me!
Where were you?
Joyce said you have a scene with Amanda.
That was it.
Is that so?
The way you looked there, you'd easily upstage Amanda.
Non-stop commercials again!
That's how it really is if you're the top drama series on TV.
Loida, just tell us what happened.
Who got killed?