The upcoming Cinemalaya film Open Endings follows the story of four exes who surprisingly become friends.
In an exclusive interview with PUSH ABS-CBN, lead star Janella Salvador shared her thoughts on the idea of reconnecting with an ex-partner.
“I've never experienced that personally. But I think it's possible for some, maybe. But mahirap siyang pasukin. Kasi syempre, prone ka to dig up many different emotions,” Janella expressed.
Janella‘s previous long-term relationships include actor Elmo Magalona and Filipino-British actor Markus Paterson. She has one child, Jude, whom she co-parents with Markus.
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Although she hasn’t experienced it firsthand, Janella shared that she was still able to resonate with her character Charlie in certain ways.
“Honestly, habang nasa set ako nito, ang iniisip ko lang the whole time is, grabe, sobrang na-enjoy ko itong role na ‘to. As in, the whole time, I was just enjoying embodying and being Charlie. Kung gaano siya ka-chaotic, kakalat, kakulit, ka-emotional. Na-enjoy ko kasi medyo wild ride maging si Charlie. It's been a while since I've taken a medyo gano'ng character,” she said.
According to Janella, the film also imparts many important lessons, which she carries with her beyond the project.
“Siguro, awareness sa mga pinagdadaanan ng mga babae araw-araw, ‘yung mga pinaglalaban natin. Misogyny, harassment — it happens to women on a daily basis. Sana maging mas aware tayo about it. And huwag matapos mag-speak up,” she stressed.
“And also, friendship, siguro. The importance of friendship talaga. At the end of the day, kailangan mo ng kaibigan,” she added.
Speaking of friendships, Janella shared that she has found genuine friends in her co-stars Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Klea Pineda, and Leanne Mamonong, even revealing fun facts about each of them.
“Si Jas parehas kaming Aries, Aries Queens! Si Leanne, first film niya ‘to. This is her first acting project. And I think she did good! Si Klea naman, bungisngis yun. Sobrang bungisngis. Lahat pinagtatawanan niya. Ang tawa niya maririnig mo from afar,” she revealed.
Open Endings is an official entry to the Cinemalaya Film Festival and will be available starting October 3.