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New Netflix movie 'Moro' is a feast of powerhouse Pinoy acting

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Josh Mercado

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:955px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1721365499752image1 (2).jpeg" style="width:955px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The stars and director of &quot;Moro.&quot; Josh Mercado </span></span></span></div><p>Watching a Brillante Mendoza film is like attending a few hours of masterclass. </p><p>What makes his movies so uniquely &quot;Brillante&quot; is his choice of actors --he made Coco Martin a &quot;masahista,&quot; tapped the late actress Jaclyn Jose to play a drug reseller, and booked the Superstar Nora Aunor for &quot;Thy Womb.&quot; </p><p>In his latest movie &quot;Moro,&quot; Mendoza casts Piolo Pascual, Baron Geisler, Christopher de Leon, and Laurice Guillen -- who equally deliver career-best performances you&#x27;ll never forget. </p><p>Despite their differences in style, the four actors complement each other well, allowing their characters to create screen moments together. </p><p>&quot;Sa totoo lang, ang pinakamalaking challenge sa production ay &#x27;yung pagsama-samahin sila. Siyempre puro malalaking artista. But we were able to manage,” said the award-winning director. </p><div><strong>Piolo is profoundly moving </strong></div><p>According to the Kapamilya actor, it’s not intentional that he gets to portray meatier roles now. </p><p>&quot;No matter how small or big your role is, ang sarap nung pakiramdam na kasama ka sa isang mensahe. Wala talaga sa laki ng role &#x27;yan,&quot; he said. </p><p>In &quot;Moro,&quot; Pascual&#x27;s expressive eyes convey a message of pain, strength, and love. His performance resonates even in the silent, humble scenes.</p><p>&quot;Kailangan mong ma-realize &#x27;yung pain na pinagdadaanan ng tao. Para panoorin mo ang isang pelikula na ganito, kailangan mo mag-invest ng emotion,&quot; he shared. </p><div><strong>Baron is an award-worthy actor</strong></div><p>Geisler is a gifted actor, offering passionate acting in the Netflix movie. What makes him stand out as an artist is his versatility, with film critics always praising him.</p><p>He brings the viewers closer to his character Abdel as the vulnerable man behind the strong surface. </p><p>&quot;Ang bida talaga rito ay ang story. It&#x27;s not the actors. We&#x27;re just being used as tools to convey the message. And we&#x27;re grateful na naipahiwatig namin sa inyo,&quot; he told the media.</p><div><strong>Christopher never misses</strong></div><p>Though his role is short, it&#x27;s remarkable. The veteran actor plays the father of Pascual and Geisler, who tells Jasim to take care of their family before he dies. </p><p>With few speaking lines, De Leon&#x27;s body language is on point. You&#x27;ll feel his presence and his impact as an actor without the need to speak. </p><div><strong>Laurice never disappoints </strong></div><p>Guillen, celebrated for her compelling portrayals in films, delivers another nuanced performance. She plays a loving mother who attempts to reconcile Jasim (Pascual) and Abdel (Geisler). </p><p>&quot;It&#x27;s unity ng buong pamilya. The pain that is caused by division. If we&#x27;re going to make a positive statement, conflicts can be settled peacefully and not through violence,&quot; she said.</p><p>The veteran actress&#x27; portrayal anchors the film, making her character&#x27;s internal journey both relatable and poignant. She just never disappoints. </p><p>&quot;Ang hirap. Ang daming challenges. Unang-una &#x27;yung language. What I did was I asked the [language] coach how to say it, anong pronunciation, and I recorded myself and I practiced it over and over again,&quot; Guillen on how she prepared for her role.</p><p>&quot;Moro,&quot; which is now streaming on Netflix, also stars Beauty Gonzalez, Joel Torre, Nikki Valdez, Felix Roco, Ina Feleo, Alvin Anson, Rolando Inocencio, Dido Dela Paz, Kirst Viray, and Onyl Torres. </p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/7/15/baron-geisler-thanks-piolo-pascual-for-career-break-in-moro-film-1432" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Baron Geisler thanks Piolo Pascual for career break in &#x27;Moro&#x27; film</a></div><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/21/23/baron-geisler-wraps-up-brilliante-mendozas-bangsamoro" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Baron Geisler wraps up Brilliante Mendoza&#x27;s &#x27;Bangsamoro&#x27;</a></div>

<p>In his latest movie "Moro," Brillante Mendoza casts Piolo Pascual, Baron Geisler, Christopher de Leon, and Laurice Guillen -- who equally deliver career-best performances you'll never forget.</p>

In his latest movie "Moro," Brillante Mendoza casts Piolo Pascual, Baron Geisler, Christopher de Leon, and Laurice Guillen -- who equally deliver career-best performances you'll never forget.