At the advanced screening for D’ Aswang Slayerz on February 11, director Ricky Rivero and Mel Martinez highlighted social media star Christian Antolin’s performance in their comedy-horror film.
Rivero revealed that their head writer saw much potential with the social media star that they decided to add more scenes for Antolin.
“Originally, si Christian Antolin, sa unang part, ‘yun lang talaga siya, special participation lang talaga. Pero, noong nalaman kasi ni Jerome Zamora, our writer, na si Christian Antolin ‘yung gaganap, parang ang ikli naman ng exposure ni Christian, so sayang naman di ba?
“So nagkaroon na noong last part, noong dinugtong niya lahat ‘yun, especially for Christian kasi para bongga rin ‘yung exposure niya sa movie.”
As for Martinez, he disclosed his close connection with Antolin.
“Si Christian [Antolin], ewan ko kung naisambulat na niya ito, I think oo naman, kasi ‘yung si Justin, ‘yung parang kinakapatid ko, jowa siya. Kaya parang naging family ko na si Christian. So and then, nakita ko ‘yung– nakita namin rather, ng production, ang potential ni Christian Antolin.”
He then attested to the hardwork and talent of the social media star.
“Di ba? Pag-eedit, paggawa ng content, and very consistent. Di ba?
“So why not, kunin natin si Christian Antolin, di ba? Kahit sa special appearance lang, pero malakas ang impact di ba? So hopefully, sa part two nandiyan rin si Christian Antolin.”
D’ Aswang Slayerz, which had an advance screening at Sta Lucia East Grand Mall (Cinema 9) on February 11, 2023, stars Mel Martinez, Athalia Badere, and Sharmaine Arnaiz.
The cast also features Rosie Bagenben, Magdalena Fox, Lester Tolentino, Benjie Rosales, Dawn Dupaya, GJ Dorado, and Chelsea Bon.
Directed by Ricky Rivero, D’ Aswang Slayerz has a planned theatrical release sometime in March 2023.
