When an actress has Coco Martin as both a leading man and director, you can expect him to bring out her inner action star. So, when Ivana Alawi took on the role of Coco’s love interest, Bubbles, in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” she made sure to deliver a thrilling display of action-packed scenes that would keepaudiences on the edge of their seats. She proved her ability to transition from sexy drama series to performing intense stunts and fight scenes.

Here’s a rundown of her standout badass moments from the series, as compiled by Kapamilya Toplist.

Ivana’s flair for action really shone through when she teamed up with Tanggol (Coco) to carry out Jail Chief B/Gen Dolores Espinas’s (Jacklyn Jose) kill orders. Their first assignment was to shoot Congressman Sevilla (Jong Cuenco), which they successfully did despite a few misunderstandings. Amid the gun battle against Congressman Sevilla’s security team, Bubbles initially thought her new partner had chickened out and decided to escape. However, Tanggol proved himself to be a dependable ally and an incredible fighter. The scene was marked by Coco’s signature highly choreographed leaping stunts, combined with Ivana’s fierce magnetism.

The duo managed to flee by riding a motorcycle. Adding a bit more spice to this scene, Bubbles sat on Tanggol’s lap while exchanging bullets with the authorities, and Tanggol maneuvered the motorcycle as fast and skillfully as he could. The motorcycle chase scene was filled with intensity and overflowing chemistry!

Their next task was to take down the Red Phoenix syndicate group, this time with Tanggol’s friends. The fight seemed lopsided initially, as Tanggol’s group was cornered by a battalion of armed men. Chief Dolores and her minions waited in a getaway vehicle, confident that her new team could handle the mission on their own. She watched with satisfaction as Bubbles and Tanggol dismantled the Red Phoenix with precision.

Just when they were about to hop on their motorcycle, the cops, led by Rigor (John Estrada), sprang out and demanded that Tanggol and Bubbles surrender. However, the pair refused to give up, leading to a prolonged chase scene filled with engrossing choreography. Bubbles fired at their pursuers while Tanggol sped through traffic, even taking the motorcycle down stairs until they reached the narrow aisles of a public market.

In a memorable bar scene, Bubbles, heartbroken after Tanggol reunited with Mokang (Lovi Poe) and brought her along, found herself alone and nursing her wounds. Confronted by a group of disrespectful men, she stood her ground and taught them a harsh lesson, using a combination of quick strikes and tactical moves to take them down.

In another pulse-pounding sequence, Bubbles assisted Tanggolin facing off against Ramon (Christopher de Leon)’s gang. Dressed in a striking white dress, she showcased her versatility with both firearms and hand-to-hand combat. Engaging in a high-octane battle with a group of intimidating men, Bubbles wielded a gun with precision and fought fiercely in close quarters.

The action reached a fever pitch when Bubbles fought Bong (Vandolph Quizon), who attempted to assault her during a chaotic event at the correctional facility. She used every resource at her disposal, from grappling with Bong to executing defensive and offensive maneuvers, unleashing all her strength in a desperate struggle.

Assertive and uncompromising, Bubbles also demonstrated her fearless spirit when she took on a gang of local bullies extorting money from her grandmother’s small eatery, this time, she was already out of prison. The scene was packed with thrilling moments as Bubbles stood firm against the thugs, fighting fiercely to defend her family and their livelihood.

In a heart-stopping moment, Bubbles rescued Tanggol from Olga (Irma Adlawan)’s henchmen. Just as Tanggol was about to be shot, Bubbles intervened with a dramatic attack from behind to distract the enemy and give Tanggol the opening he needed to recover.

Lastly, Bubbles confronted a sleazy employer during a job application for an online selling position. When the supervisor made inappropriate advances and demanded she wear a revealing dress, Bubbles fought back against the harassment with unwavering determination.

Don’t miss an episode of “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” weeknights on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, TV5 and A2Z.