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'Lisa Frankenstein' lead stars Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse have lauded Filipina actress Liza Soberano for her exceptional performance in her Hollywood debut.


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'Lisa Frankenstein' stars praise Liza Soberano

GRETCHEN FULLIDO

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/viber_image_2024-02-02_10-46-01-263.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="A scene from &#x27;Lisa Frankenstein.&#x27; Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures international"/><span class="fr-inner">A scene from &#x27;Lisa Frankenstein.&#x27; <em>Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures international</em></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>&quot;Lisa Frankenstein&quot; lead stars Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse have lauded Filipina actress Liza Soberano for her exceptional performance in her Hollywood debut.</p><p>In the horror rom-com, Soberano steps into the role of Taffy, the stepsister to Newton&#x27;s character, Lisa.</p><p>According to her co-stars, Soberano was a standout during the production.</p><p>&quot;We love Liza, like so much. She’s also portraying one of the difficult characters in the film. I think it’s really hard to play a mean girl and she does it so brilliantly because you love her every single time she opens her mouth,&quot; Newton said.</p><p>Sprouse echoed similar sentiments, stating, &quot;I think she’s incredible. It was very obvious that Liza had cut her teeth and really become like an Olympian, like a professional, very quick and was able to conquer emotions and skills within scenes that would have taken a long time, and it’s sweet and it’s not mean.&quot;</p><p>Newton has not been shy about her admiration for Soberano, sharing her respect for both her acting talent and her off screen persona with ABS-CBN News.</p><p>&quot;She got the role and she understood the character and the complexity of that, and it’s not just how sweet she is as a person. She’s playing this character and she was the best. It was the biggest reflection of her professionalism,&quot; Newtown said.</p><p>While &quot;Lisa Frankenstein&quot; marks Soberano&#x27;s first foray into Hollywood, both Newton and Sprouse have been impressed by her versatility.</p><p>&quot;Liza did 10 takes and she was crying every single time, and Henry can’t even keep it together for a moment laughing, we’re so grateful to be her first Hollywood movie,&quot; Newton recalled.</p><p>Sprouse, who visited the Philippines in 2018, expressed a desire to return, captivated by the Manila experience.</p><p>&quot;I’d love to come back, I love Manila, I would love love love to come back. I think I ate more food than I ever have in my life in my one week with you guys, it was beautiful, any chance you invite me back, I’ll come through,&quot; he said.</p><p>Newton revealed that Soberano had extended an invitation to her and director Zelda Williams, who has Filipino blood and daughter of the late comedian Robin Williams, to visit Manila and promised a personal tour, which unfortunately could not take place due to conflicting schedules.</p><p>&quot;She tried to take us, she invited us, she invited me and Zelda on a trip to the Philippines,&quot; Newton said.</p><p>Still, Newton remains open to the idea of visiting the Philippines in the future.</p><p>Filipino fans eagerly awaiting the release of &quot;Lisa Frankenstein&quot; will be delighted to know that the movie is set to premiere in Philippine cinemas on February 7.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/19/24/liza-soberano-handpicked-for-lisa-frankenstein" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Liza Soberano handpicked for Hollywood film &#x27;Lisa Frankenstein&#x27;</a></div><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/05/24/watch-liza-soberano-in-trailer-of-lisa-frankenstein" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WATCH: Liza Soberano in official trailer of &#x27;Lisa Frankenstein&#x27;</a></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/ne-oe9g_u8E?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/><ivs-player data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-vid="2783433"></ivs-player> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script> <ivs-player data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-vid="2783584"></ivs-player> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script></div>

<p>'Lisa Frankenstein' lead stars Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse have lauded Filipina actress Liza Soberano for her exceptional performance in her Hollywood debut.</p>

'Lisa Frankenstein' lead stars Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse have lauded Filipina actress Liza Soberano for her exceptional performance in her Hollywood debut.

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'Lisa Frankenstein' stars Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse praise Liza Soberano

GRETCHEN FULLIDO,

ABS-CBN News

Published February 02, 2024 11:59 AM PHT

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