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Rhea Manila Santos

<p>Just four months after it was first announced that Carlo Aquino would be starring in his first international film, the Star Magic artist is now currently in Japan shooting the movie project with Philippine independent production house High Road Creatives and Japan’s 034 Productions. Accompanying Carlo abroad is Star Magic head and director Lauren Dyogi who shared the update on his Instagram account last January 18.</p><p>Direk Lauren wrote, “As Star Magic ventures into international collaboration for our artists, Carlo starts filming his latest project in Tokyo costarring with Japanese Hollywood actor Takehiro Hira (Snake Eyes) and Sho Ikushima. Also playing an important role is another Star Magic Artist and half Japanese Kei Kurosawa. This film is being directed by Donie Ordiales who studied Film in Japan and is currently based in Tokyo as well.</p><p>“Exciting to watch Carlo perform alongside veteran international artists. Hira-San has the intensity, maturity and aura of a seasoned thespian. Iba energy nila together. What a privilege to witness this cinematic magic unfold :)”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CngYJcdAz4Z/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A621576.4000000358%2C%22ls%22%3A621347.5%2C%22le%22%3A621441.3000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="879" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/9/11/fresh-scoops/carlo-aquino-snags-lead-role-in-international-film-202323"><u><strong>READ: Carlo Aquino snags lead role in international film</strong></u></a></div><p>In another post, direk Lauren explained why the new film is a good learning experience for the 37-year-old Carlo who first joined showbiz as a child actor on <em>Ang </em><em>TV</em> when he was just seven years old. He wrote,</p><p class="p1"><strong>“</strong>Nakakakilig to be back on the set and just observing people’s behavior. It’s a privilege to withess both actors from the Phils and Japan who are similar in a lot of ways. Intense in their preparation, of being in the zone before the shoot and giving their 101% in every take. This is really a great opportunity for <span class="s2">@jose_liwanag</span> to be working in a different environment, with a mixed crew of nationalities: Japanese, French DOP, Australian Scriptcon, European MMA fighter LM and helmed by a Filipino director. And acting side by side with a Japanese, Hollywood actor <span class="s2">@takehiro49</span> whose professionalism is admirable. He rides the service with the staff, arrives early on the set, quietly prepares for his scenes and always on the set when needed.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnlMvvcgWu_/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A621593.5%2C%22ls%22%3A621347.5%2C%22le%22%3A621441.3000000119%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="879" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2021/9/26/fresh-scoops/did-you-know-carlo-aquino-was-supposed-to-play-a-195973"><u><strong>READ: Did you know? Carlo Aquino was supposed to play a role in ‘Squid Game’</strong></u></a></div><p>In 2021, Carlo revealed that he was supposed to be a part of the hugely popular Netflix South Korean series <em>Squid Game </em>but was not able to be part of the series because of the travel restrictions brought by the pandemic during that time.</p>

<p>Actor Carlo Aquino marks his international film debut with Star Magic’s first international collaboration in Japan.</p>

Actor Carlo Aquino marks his international film debut with Star Magic’s first international collaboration in Japan.