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Combining fashion and passion, 'Guilty Pleasure' director Connie Macatuno revealed that the set design and wardrobe were curated well, showcasing Filipino wear.

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Guilty Pleasure 11102024

Josh Mercado

<p>“Guilty Pleasure” is expected to be one of the most anticipated sexy-drama movies of this year, thanks to its director, Connie Macatuno, who brought her artistic vision to the project.</p><p>Combining fashion and passion, Macatuno revealed that the set design and wardrobe were curated well, showcasing Filipino wear.</p><p>“I am grateful to be supported again by 14 local designers, to be able to combine my two loves: telling stories and letting contemporary Filipino fashion push forward our Filipino identity globally. It adds another layer of storytelling by our traditional cultural communities and local artisans. I wear my other hat in curating and costume designing Filipino wear using local handloom weaves for most of Alexis OOTDs to illuminate her authentic character as a competent Filipino lawyer and as a Pinay,” Macatuno explained. </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1728619000548image3.jpeg" style="width:955px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>She added, “It pushes forward our Filipino identity. She goes with her character as lawyer, upholding a law and defending who needs defense, while using Filipino stuff at her home and for her team in the office.”</p><p>Between production schedules, Macatuno is at the helm of her brand Lokal Home Art Fashion, which celebrates Filipino identity by selling original, hand-painted, and up-cycled wear.</p><p>From selling clothes, she also ventured into stylized wing chairs with high backs and cushy seats. Her emotional connection to a work of art becomes a powerful source of creative inspiration for her.</p><div><strong>Full of passion </strong></div><p>Her new movie, starring Lovi Poe, Jameson Blake, and JM de Guzman, explores the complex relationship and personal struggles of three lawyers as they navigate their way through love, betrayal, revenge.</p><p>During the press conference led by Regal executives Roselle Monteverde and Keith Monteverde, the filmmaker said the new movie will shock and inspire women. </p><p>“Maraming sensual moments kasi pelikula ng babae. Asahan mo na ‘yun. May kurba, malambot, mabango kaya sensual siya. However, iba-iba naman ng views ang kasama mo sa isang kuwarto kung ano ang sensual o hindi. Lahat ng intimate scenes na ginawa namin sa film were carefully thought of,” she told the media.</p><p>She continued, “Mayroong ginawa sina JM and Lovi in their intimate scene na na-surprise ako sa kanila. We were playing song na naging intense ‘yung emotions nila. It was so intense.”</p><p>Hoping to spark a conversation through the new Regal offering, the director added, “‘Yung makikita nila is something na hindi pa nila nakikita. It’s actually bigger than this film. We hope that the film sparks a conversation para furthermore mapag-usapan pa siya, gawan pa siya ng other versions.”</p><p>What was the experience like for her working with Poe? Macatuno responded: “From &#x27;Malaya,&#x27; fan na niya ako. Sabi ko, ‘Anak ka nga ng tatay mo. You’re meant to be in this industry. ‘Yung sensibility niya as a woman and an actress, ang layo na nang inabot at sobrang lumawak pa.”</p><p>Praising Poe, she shared, “Habang pinapanood ko ‘yung eksena, sabi ko, ‘Ang galing ni Lovi diyan.’ Madalas din kaming mag-usap para pag-usapan lang din ‘yung mga eksena.”</p><p>The movie highlights women’s violence, women empowerment, and women’s guilty pleasure.</p><p>Macatuno shared her advice for women: “Whatever works for you as a woman, go for it. There’s no one to tell how you will express yourself.”</p><p>Produced by Regal Entertainment and C&#x27;est Lovi Productions, “Guilty Pleasure” will be shown on October 16 in cinemas.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/4/14/lovi-poe-to-take-a-break-from-hollywood-stints-for-guilty-pleasure-1747" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lovi Poe to take a break from Hollywood stints for &#x27;Guilty Pleasure&#x27;</a></div><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/4/9/lovi-poe-jm-de-guzman-jameson-blake-to-star-in-new-film-1651" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lovi Poe, JM De Guzman, Jameson Blake to star in new film &#x27;Guilty Pleasure&#x27;</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ilumuo4Zr68?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ChkowK-Ylhs?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Combining fashion and passion, 'Guilty Pleasure' director Connie Macatuno revealed that the set design and wardrobe were curated well, showcasing Filipino wear.</p>

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Director Connie Macatuno combines fashion, passion in ‘Guilty Pleasure’

Josh Mercado

Published Oct 11, 2024 12:34 PM PHT

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