Star Magic artists take prominent roles in the Metro Manila Film Festival 2025, appearing across multiple entries that cover horror, drama, romance, and holiday features.
Regal Entertainment’s Shake, Rattle & Roll franchise returns with a star-studded cast led by Ivana Alawi, JM Ibarra, Fyang Smith, Dylan Yturralde, Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin, Karina Bautista, Angelica Lao, Raven Rigor, Loisa Andalio, Kaila Estrada, and Richard Gutierrez. The new chapter continues the series’ tradition of suspense-driven storytelling.
Star Magic talents also headline Call Me Mother, featuring Brent Manalo, River Joseph, Esnyr, Klarisse de Guzman, Lucas Andalio, and John “Sweet” Lapus. The film examines different sides of motherhood, love, relationships, and family.
Gerald Anderson, Bela Padilla, and Charlie Dizon lead Rekonek, a Christmas offering built around themes of reconnection and relationships in unexpected moments. Singer-songwriter SAB contributes to the production, composing and writing the film’s original soundtrack.
More Star Magic artists appear in Bar Boys: After School, including Klarisse de Guzman, Emilio Daez, and Benedix Ramos, joining the ensemble of the sequel to the 2017 law school drama. Zaijian Jaranilla takes the lead in Nathan Studio’s Im’perfect, a story centered on flaws, vulnerability, and self-acceptance.
In Unmarry, Angelica Panganiban, Kaladkaren, and Zanjoe Marudo portray characters navigating personal choices, relationships, and self-discovery. The film is produced by Quantum Films and CineKo Productions.
The festival lineup closes with Love You So Bad, a co-production of Star Cinema, GMA Pictures, and Regal Entertainment. The romance entry stars Xyriel Manabat, Reign Parani, Zach Castaneda, Ralph de Leon, Desiree del Valle, and Bianca de Vera, and is positioned as one of the season’s most anticipated titles.
Star Magic artists appear across lead and supporting roles throughout MMFF 2025, continuing to shape stories that resonate with Filipino audiences and reinforcing the hallmark presence of Tatak Star Magic on the holiday screen.
