Viewers were left in shock and gripping their seats as Tanggol (Coco Martin)'s uncontrollable rage erupted in the January 20 episode of "FPJ's Batang Quiapo." This came after the truth about his real parentage was finally revealed to him. Our screens seemed to crackle with tension as Tanggol went berserk and made everyone, including the audience, feel every ounce of his anger and heartbreak. Let's take a closer look at how this jaw-dropping episode came together behind the scenes.
Before the storm of chaos swept in, the episode built up to a gut-wrenching moment between Tanggol and his ‘loley’ Tindeng (Charo Santos) where he confronted her about the shocking truth he’d just learned - that he isn’t Rigor's (John Estrada) biological son. Both characters, who we know share an unbreakable bond, were at odds in this scene, as Tanggol lashed out even at the woman who raised him with so much love because he felt betrayed even by her.
In the behind-the-scenes reel, we get a closer look at the preparation Coco and Charo went through to make this sequence as emotionally impactful as it was. The pair could be seen sharing a serious conversation, likely exchanging thoughts on how to execute the confrontation. Then, after the intense take, Charo joined Coco to watch the preview of the hefty moment they just filmed.
Tanggol's emotions then reached a boiling point that left viewers breathless. His rage spilled over, causing him to unleash a whirlwind of chaos in their neighborhood. He stormed through every corner of their barangay in search for Rigor, making it look like all the anger, betrayal, and confusion he'd been holding in for so long came crashing down at once.
Tanggol was devilishly furious and unstoppable. No one and nothing was safe as he tore through the neighborhood, hurling objects and destroying anything he saw. Neighbors who were just trying to calm him down were also caught in the storm.
The BTS video for this sequence reveals Coco's hands-on approach to directing, as we get to see how he pays attention to every detail of his character's violent outburst. He choreographed every movement, from the way he tossed objects to how the talents or bit players reacted. The actual props used also made the scene even more intense. Yup, that pool stick actually snapped in half!
But once the cameras stop rolling, Coco’s infectious laughter would bring a lighthearted vibe to the set. He's even caught joking around with the production crew and the talents after the 'chaos' had settled.
Watch out for more exclusive behind-the-scenes 'pasilip' from "FPJ's Batang Quiapo," which airs weeknights, on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, TV5, and A2Z.