The twists in “What Lies Beneath” remain relentless, dropping hints that the series is circling back to overlooked mysteries that might reveal Louisa’s (Mutya Orquia) true murderer.
To celebrate the heightened anticipation as the series nears its finale, Janella Salvador—who plays the emotionally scarred Alice Quintana-Miller—joins her fellow MABEL girls on the February 5 episode of Kapamilya Chat.
Immediately focusing on the massive support from viewers, Janella resonates with her co-actresses’ sentiments about gratitude for their fans. She especially highlights the mind-boggling fan theories, prompting them to tease their audience even more about the unfolding mystery.
When asked about her most challenging and memorable scene, Janella emphasizes the nuanced layers of her character, Alice, particularly in a psychological and emotional sense, given the traumas she faced at an early age. On set, she reveals a running joke around Alice, especially regarding how she almost always shudders.
In a swift moment, Janella hints at the characters’ hardest realization in the series—one that will profoundly impact Alice—soon to be revealed in the highly anticipated ending.
Reflecting on her portrayal of Alice, Janella emphasizes the importance of seeking professional help when dealing with deep-seated traumas, while expressing how much she values the opportunity to bring Alice to life. She adds that the purpose of her characterization is to raise awareness about mental health and to inspire courage in those who are struggling.
On a similar note, Edong Santiago (Jake Cuenca), the series’ antagonist, was also analyzed by Janella and the rest of the cast, with everyone agreeing that Edong is ultimately a victim of harsh circumstances. While they empathize with his traumatic experiences, which are difficult for him to overcome, his malicious intentions that endangered the lives of others are not excused.
Moving forward to the most-awaited confession in the show—who might be Louisa’s murderer—Janella chimes in playfully, reminding that her character has so many troubling experiences that she can’t even remember details about the perpetrator, leaving viewers with even more unsolved hunches.
More of Janella’s messages came up during the episode, including one conveying appreciation for Eliza Borromeo, who played Alice’s younger version. “Nakaka-inspire… Love nila ‘yung isa’t isa, I think nabigay naman nila ‘yun lahat,” she adds, spotlighting Eliza and the other young actresses for their portrayal of the MABEL girls’ barkada chemistry.
For her character Alice, Janella becomes even more emotional and heartwarming, reassuring Alice for doing a great job as a mother to Seth (Rhys Stevens). She also explains how Alice tries hard to navigate and cope with the traumatic circumstances that befall her. “Trust the process and you’ll figure everything out. You’re strong… You’re on the right path—talking to the right people and protecting your dear ones,” she elaborates.
Witness Alice’s brave change in “What Lies Beneath” weeknights on Kapamilya Channel, ALLTV2, A2Z, Kapamilya Online Live (KOL) and iWant.