Rhian Ramos is taking on one of her most emotionally charged roles yet, portraying a deeply complex character in the upcoming romance film Meg & Ryan.
Speaking at the film’s media conference at Plaza Ibarra, Rhian said what drew her to the character of Meg was how real and imperfect she was.
The actress explained that portraying characters with personal struggles, including those dealing with difficult emotions and baggage, allows her to connect with audiences on a deeper level.
“I really like making sense of people,” Rhian shared. “Meg is someone who’s been through a lot, even at a young age, and I feel this is the kind of story that needs to be told.”
Director Catherine Camarillo said the story was always meant to portray imperfect love and took time to come together the way she envisioned it.
“This particular film, I gave it all. I waited for the right cast, the right moment, and I’m happy because with Rhian, I got everything I wanted to see in this story,” Camarillo said.
The film, which also stars JC Santos, tells an “opposites attract” love story between two people navigating personal demons.
JC shared that working with Rhian brought out a different side of his own acting.
“Until now, I’m still honored. This is Rhian Ramos, and she’s on my bucket list of actors I wanted to work with. She made every scene feel truthful,” he said.
During the press conference, Rhian said Meg & Ryan offers a different take on love stories—one that embraces imperfections instead of idealized romance. She explained that the film dives into the messiness of real relationships.
“Everybody has their own journey when it comes to mental health and past trauma,” Rhian said. “It’s when you meet someone who can understand those things and still choose you—that’s the love story we’re telling here.”
Rhian also acknowledged that playing vulnerable characters has become an important part of her identity as an actress. She admitted she doesn’t mind being seen as ‘underrated,’ as long as her work remains truthful.
“I don’t think I ever did this for fame,” she said. “If there’s one thing I want to be known for, it’s that I give justice to my characters no matter who they are.”
Meg & Ryan is one of Camarillo’s most personal projects to date, with the director saying she poured her full creative vision into the film after experiencing compromises in past works.
The film unspools in cinemas nationwide on Aug. 6.
