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Jodi details what it’s like working with Coco as a director and leading man

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In &quot;<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-photos/labyu-with-an-accent-publicity-photos-16027">Labyu with an Accent</a>,&quot; we witness the ups and downs of Gabo (Coco Martin) and Tricia (Jodi Sta. Maria) in their whirlwind fake relationship.Tricia (Jodi) is a businesswoman based in the United States but after catching her business partner turned fiance cheating, she returns to the Philippines to heal her heart. Fate takes the wheel and gives her a serendipitous encounter with “jack-of-all-trades,” Gabo (Coco), who is also looking for a fresh start. After availing of Gabo’s “Ultimate Jowa Experience,” Tricia is swept off of her feet in the limited time she has in the country. But when Tricia leaves, at long last Gabo accepts his cousin’s offer in the US to follow her. There, Tricia hatches a plan to keep her domineering father from taking her ex-fiance back for the family business. She makes Gabo act as a extremely wealthy businessman and her new boyfriend! Will this ultimate jowa experience endure aliases and America’s challenges?&quot;<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-photos/labyu-with-an-accent-publicity-photos-16027">Labyu with an Accent</a>&quot; showcases the storytelling of multi-awarded actor, and producer Coco Martin who, aside from writing and starring in the movie, co-directed it with Malu Sevilla. Alongside him is veteran actress Jodi Sta. Maria. Coco and Jodi have been mainstay names in the Philippines’ entertainment industry having portrayed impactful roles throughout their careers.With Coco and Jodi sharing the spotlight in &quot;<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-photos/labyu-with-an-accent-publicity-photos-16027">Labyu with an Accent</a>&quot; they will surely bring the star power and talent to their roles, Gabo and Tricia, this Christmas on the big screen! Together with them and adding to the overall narrative with their characters are Rafael Rosell, Manuel Chua, Rochelle Pangilinan, Joross Gamboa, Zeus Collins, Neil Coleta, John Estrada, Nikki Valdez, Nash Aguas, Marc Solis, John Medina, Jay Gonzaga, Bassilyo, Smugglaz, Michael De Mesa, Nova Villa, and Jaclyn Jose.&quot;<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-photos/labyu-with-an-accent-publicity-photos-16027">Labyu with an Accent</a>&quot; is an OFFICIAL ENTRY TO METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL 2022.

The stars of MMFF 2022 entry “Labyu with an Accent,” Coco Martin and Jodi Sta. Maria, share details about the movie, their characters and more behind-the-scene trivia.