Carlo Aquino shows new side in international film ‘Crosspoint’

Nikka Avegail Sabio

<p>Kapamilya actor Carlo Aquino is set to show a new side as a washed up actor who gets entangled in finding a serial killer in his new film Crosspoint.</p><p>During the Star Magic Spotlight event last Thursday, September 26, Carlo shared why his character, Manuel Hidalgo, moved to Japan.</p><p>“Ako si Manuel Hidalgo, isang washed up actor na gustong gusto pa umarte pero wala pa masyadong kumukuha so kinakailangan niya mangibang bansa para magtrabaho para sa mga tinatawag nilang Omise. Sa-sideline siya kasi nga manganagnk yung wife niya so kailangan niya magprovide,” Carlo described his character.</p><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:573px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Carlo-Aquino-shows-new-side-in-international-film-Crosspoint_.jpg" style="width:573px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Carlo Aquino shows new side in international film ‘Crosspoint’"/><span class="fr-inner"></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><em>Photo credit to Star Magic<br/></em></div><p>Carlo also shared that the film brought a lot of firsts for him, which made it different from his previous works.</p><p>“Yung washed up actor, parang first time ko iyon ginawa. First time ko rin mag-action. First time ko medyo thriller, suspense. Dati gusto ko gumawa ng Bourne series pero kasi nalilinya ako sa family drama, sa romance,” he told <a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com"><strong>PUSH</strong></a>.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DAX0UuEP5ri/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A441309.7000000477%2C%22ls%22%3A440851.7000000477%2C%22le%22%3A441297.3000000715%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="567" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>“Noong inoffer sa akin talaga, ang daming checklist. Unang-una Japan ang shoot. Noong sinabi sa akin ni Zeppi, ‘Saan ang shoot niyan?’ ‘Sa Japan’ So, sabi ko, ‘Sige hindi ko na babasahin, gagawin ko na.’ Yung productions, 034 (Productions), High Road (Creatives), bagong mga productions so may bago silang iooffer tapos si Donie (Ordiales), bagong director din. First feature film niya,” he added.</p><p>“Sinasabi ko nga gusto ko makakuha rin ng inspiration sa mga bagong filmmakers.”</p><p>Carlo’s friend and co-star, actor Zeppi Borromeo, then revealed how he pitched Carlo’s name to land the lead role for the film.</p><p>“Noong binasa ko yung plot, yung story, sabi ko, ‘Bakit hindi si Carlo?’ Knowing Carlo Aquino ang galing galing na artista,” Zeppi shared.</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Carlo-Aquino-shows-new-side-in-international-film-Crosspoint_1.jpg" style="width:1000px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Carlo Aquino shows new side in international film ‘Crosspoint’"/></div><p>“Sobrang nagpapasalamat ako kasi in the first place pwede niya sabihin ako na lang. Kaya, bro, (salamat),” Carlo expressed.</p><p>According to a teaser posted by the film&#x27;s official social media page, Crosspoint revolves around the story of “two strangers stuck in the past” who “have a chance to fix their future” by hunting “a high-profile serial killer at large” in Japan.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAXpk2_h1Zr/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A441320.40000009537%2C%22ls%22%3A440851.7000000477%2C%22le%22%3A441297.3000000715%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="882" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Carlo stas alongside Emmy and BAFTA-nominated Japanese actor Takehiro Hira, who is known for his character, Ishido Kazunari, in the award-winning series Shōgun.</p><p>Carlo then revealed that he sometimes felt intimidated by Takihiro’s presence during their filming process.</p><p>“Naiintimidate ako kay Takehiro Hira,” he said. “Pero kapag sa eksena kasi, biglang nagbabago yung feel, so nawawala naman iyon.”</p><p>In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Carlo praised the Japanese actor’s professionalism, saying, “Yung pag dating niya pa lang sa set alam na niya lahat. yung blocking nalang aaralin namin. Saka kahit rehearsal ginagawa na niya yung gagawin sa take.”</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_hJbGIJTu0/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A441329.8000000715%2C%22ls%22%3A440851.7000000477%2C%22le%22%3A441297.3000000715%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="882" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Crosspoint will be Carlo’s first international project.</p><p>“Life will always be life-ing. Kumbaga kahit anong ibato sayo na dagok, punches, kailangan mo tumayo. Okay lang naman masaktan. Okay lang umiyak but at the end of the day, tumayo ka, labanan mo kasi buhay ka. Mawawala lang naman chances kapag wala ka na,” said Carlo on the takeaways viewers will have after watching his new movie.</p><p>Besides Carlo and Zeppi, the film also features other stars, such as Sho Ikushima, Sarah Jane Abad, Kei Kurosawa, Ian de Leon, Zeppi Borromeo, Dindo Arroyo, and Polo Ravales.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_juL6LP-J7/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A442386.90000009537%2C%22ls%22%3A440851.7000000477%2C%22le%22%3A441297.3000000715%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1004" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>The movie will be available in Philippine theaters nationwide on October 16. They will also have an advance screening on October 10 where Takehiro Hira will attend the event.</p><p>It will also have its Japanese screening in the first quarter next year.</p>

<p>Carlo Aquino stars alongside ‘Shogun’ actor Takehiro Hira in the film ‘Crosspoint’.</p>

Carlo Aquino stars alongside ‘Shogun’ actor Takehiro Hira in the film ‘Crosspoint’.

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Carlo Aquino shows new side in international film ‘Crosspoint’

Carlo Aquino shows new side in international film ‘Crosspoint’

Nikka Sabio

Published Sep 27, 2024 03:58 PM PHT

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