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Director Mae Cruz-Alviar on Kaila Estrada’s big confrontation scene in Can’t Buy Me Love

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<p style="margin:0cm">In a display of talent and dedication, Kaila Estrada, who played Bettina Tiu in the hit series <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/cantbuymelove"><em><strong><u>Can’t Buy Me Love</u></strong></em></a>, captivated audiences with her execution of a final confrontation scene. According to director Mae Cruz-Alviar, the scene, which aired as the second-to-last episode of the series, was captured in almost a single take, showcasing Kaila’s exceptional acting skills.</p><div style="margin:0cm"> </div><p style="margin:0cm">In an interview on Sunday, May 12, Director Mae revealed, “The whole confrontation, tuloy-tuloy lang ‘yon. Halos isang take lang siya. Talagang binigay niya lahat, saka wala na kami araw. Maganda performance, Talagang buong puso niya binigay. One take lang ‘yon halos.”</p><div style="margin:0cm"> </div><p style="margin:0cm">The director’s praise highlighted Kaila’s commitment to her craft, and her ability to deliver a powerful scene in one shot.</p><div style="margin:0cm"> </div><p style="margin:0cm">Kaila’s character, Bettina, was revealed to be the mastermind behind several shocking deaths in the series, which included Annie&#x27;s (Ina Raymundo), her former lover, Edward&#x27;s (Enzo Pineda), and most importantly, Divine’s (Shaina Magdayao) with the assistance of Manong Ibe (Cris Villanueva).</p><div style="margin:0cm"> </div><p style="margin:0cm">This revelation came as a huge shock to the audience, which fulfilled Director Mae’s goal of keeping the identity of the killer under wraps until the finale.</p><div style="margin:0cm"> </div><p style="margin:0cm">&quot;Everyone was an obvious suspect. We wanted something that would surprise the audience. We wanted after the finale the audience would react ‘What?! Siya pala!’ And we are happy that we achieved it. We wanted to keep it under wraps. In fact, artists and everyone on set got an NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement). We wanted to keep it a secret and a surprise,&quot; she explained.</p><div style="margin:0cm"> </div><p style="margin:0cm">Kaila’s portrayal of the complex character drew widespread praise from viewers and netizens, with “Bettina” and “CantBuyMeLove” trending on social media. Director Mae expressed her confidence in Kaila’s abilities, sharing, “Walang tapon sa cast. Kahit sino maging killer, sure napapanindigan nila. But Kaila, nakita ko, ito na next gen of superstars.”</p><div style="margin:0cm"> </div><div style="margin:0cm"><strong>Watch the scene here: </strong></div><div><iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9JJAqFOxmYo" title="Bettina’s Confession | Can’t Buy Me Love | Netflix Philippines" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div style="margin:0cm"> </div><p style="margin:0cm">— By Samantha Prats</p>

<p>Director Mae Cruz-Alviar praises Kaila Estrada on her acting skills in the finale of ‘Can’t Buy Me Love.’</p>

Director Mae Cruz-Alviar praises Kaila Estrada on her acting skills in the finale of ‘Can’t Buy Me Love.’

Director Mae Cruz-Alviar on Kaila Estrada’s big confrontation scene in Can’t Buy Me Love: ‘One take lang ‘yon halos’

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Director Mae Cruz-Alviar on Kaila Estrada’s big confrontation scene in Can’t Buy Me Love: ‘One take lang ‘yon halos’

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Published May 18, 2024 04:38 PM PHT

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