Viva Films is kicking off 2026 with a Philippine adaptation of the Korean hit movie A Werewolf Boy, starring rising tandem Rabin Angeles and Angela Muji.
Following their success in Viva One’s Seducing Drake Palma, a Wattpad series that has consistently ranked among the Top 10 Most Watched on the streaming platform, Rabin and Angela—known together as RabGel—make their first full-length film debut as a pair in Viva’s 2026 opening salvo.
“It has always been my dream to be an actress,” Angela revealed. “I’m also passionate about dancing and singing. But when I started acting, that’s when I realized I loved acting even more. It gives me a happier, more grounded feeling. Acting is really fulfilling. I still love singing and dancing, so I try to incorporate them into my shoots. It helps me stay connected to all the things I love, even if I’m no longer part of a girl group.”
Rabin, who started his screen work in 2023 and gained attention in the 2025 series Ang Mutya ng Section E, said he was stunned to land the lead role.
“It just landed on my lap. I never expected it,” he stated. “When I heard I’d be starring in a film, I was stunned. Now it feels more real, but I’m still in limbo. I still can’t process it. The blessings keep coming. I’m just really grateful. I still feel giddy about it. I remind myself all the time that nothing should change in me. I have no reason to change. I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t do the work in every film.”
A Werewolf Boy follows Sara (Angela), a young woman with an illness that forces her family to move to a quiet countryside home. There, they discover a feral boy (Rabin) living in their barn, unable to speak and exhibiting animal-like instincts.
Sara’s mother takes him in, and as Sara teaches him to eat, read, and behave like a human, a bond develops. Their connection faces challenges, particularly from Juancho, Sara’s arrogant suitor, and ultimately leads Sara to make a heartbreaking decision to protect him.
Director Crisanto Aquino, known for My Future You and Instant Daddy, said the production presented unique challenges.
“I kept catching it drifting into rom-com territory because I was working with so many people. That was the first challenge, and I think we pulled it off,” he shared. “Besides that, this is my first film with table readings, stunts, and heavy prosthetics. The entire nature of this project pushed me as a director. Rabin and Angela were both so kind. No bad vibes at all. We stayed in good spirits even in lock-in.”
in the Filipino adaptation of ‘A Werewolf Boy’
The original Korean version, starring Song Joong-ki and Park Bo-young, achieved blockbuster success. Rabin said he had long hoped for a project like this.
“I studied various wolf-themed books, series, and movies, but I intentionally avoided watching the original material to bring a fresh approach to my character,” he said.
The film features a star-studded ensemble including award-winning actress Lorna Tolentino, Albie Casiño, Candy Pangilinan, Yayo Aguila, Jeffrey Hidalgo, Annika Co, Rose Van Ginkel, Angel Raymundo, Raffy Tejada, Onyl Torres, Boaz Mariano, Francis Mata, Simon Ibarra, Omar Flores, Ruslan Jacob, Luna Amor Buniag, Lui Manansala, and Kanye Avendaño.
A Werewolf Boy opens in cinemas nationwide on Jan. 14.
