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Mercedes Cabral showcases different versions of Lena in the ‘Rigor’ Acting Challenge

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Liezel dela Cruz

Mercedes Cabral is the latest social media sensation, and it’s all thanks to her role as Lena in “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo" target="_blank">FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</a>.” Her portrayal of the hated mistress, specifically her ‘pabebe’ way of calling her lover, Rigor (John Estrada), by his name, has sparked countless memes and has fans buzzing with mixed emotions.But before we all get swept away by our intense feelings for Lena, Kapamilya Chat is here to lighten the mood! We’ve invited Mercedes to take on the hilarious “Rigor Challenge,” where she’ll be asked to deliver impromptu dialogues starting with ‘Rigor,’ based on various emotions and scenarios. Get ready for some laugh-out-loud moments as Mercedes brings her A-game to this fun and spontaneous acting dare!For the first scenario, Mercedes had to channel a ‘hungry’ Lena. Cue the “liempo” scene from “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo" target="_blank">FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</a>” – imagine Lena, all ‘pa-cute’ and dramatic, sweetly asking Rigor to bring home her favorite food.Next up, she had to act out Lena pulling out all the stops to grab Rigor’s attention away from his legal wife, Marites (Cherry Pie Picache). In true Lena fashion, Mercedes played the ‘pabebe’ card to perfection!The challenge wouldn’t be complete without Lena’s ‘pa-victim’ act. Mercedes brought back that unforgettable moment when Lena deliberately fell down the stairs and then pointed a finger at Tanggol (Coco Martin) for allegedly pushing her.And when asked to demonstrate Lena’s ‘plastic’ moments with Marites, Mercedes showcased Lena’s cunning nature. For the final scenario, Mercedes transformed into an enraged Lena with perfect poise—raising her eyebrows to emphasize the other woman’s fiery intensity.Which scenario is your favorite, Kapamilya?