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Mercedes Cabral, who played Lena in the top-rated Kapamilya primetime series “Batang Quiapo,” revealed she is excited to see the show enter a new era as Coco Martin’s character Tanggol steps into politics.While the arc poses a challenge, she undoubtedly believes Martin can seamlessly pull it off.“I think it going to be a challenge especially for the writers dahil mataas na expectations ng mga tao. But knowing Direk Coco, alam na alam niya paano niya dadalin. paano niya isusulat, ididirek at paano niya aarte si Tanggol,” she said during SMILE360CON, where she signed as one of the brand ambassadors for a dental clinic in Taguig City on Thursday.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/6/19/batang-quiapo-ang-pamamaalam-ni-vera-episode-608-2130">Batang Quiapo: Ang pamamaalam ni Vera | Episode 608</a></div>Cabral admitted she misses the cast and crew of the hit series and remains grateful for the time she spent on the show.“I miss you guys, Direk Coco, the team. I miss the cast, the crew,” she said.  “Thank you for the opportunity. Hindi ko inexpect maging ganon ang pag tanggap ng tao. But thank you dahil binigyan ako gn Batang Quiapo ng opportunity.”Following her successful stint in “Batang Quiapo,” Cabral shared her gratitude for the continued blessings, including an international project and a new endorsement deal.Cabral recently wrapped up an international film shot in Switzerland about the struggles of an OFW.   “It is a Swiss, French, and Filipino Film. I am really hoping magka ruon  ng screening dito. Kailangan kasi siya mapanuod ng Filipinos, especially mga OFW,” she said.“I portrayed an OFW na TNT na. So struggle niya with her relationship woth co-workers, personal din, paano niya ninavigate. Kailangan kasi niya bumalik ng Philippines pero torn siya. Kasi pag umalis siya di na siya makakabalik ever,” she added.According to the actress, the character is among her most challenging but fulfilling roles as well to date.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/6/18/bts-coco-gets-hands-on-guiding-mccoy-and-co-stars-in-recent-fpj-s-batang-quiapo-episode-0103">BTS: Coco gets hands-on guiding McCoy and co-stars in recent “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” episode</a></div>“It was a very challenging character. We started preparing two years ago pa. And last year, whole year preparation ko for the character.  Ang dami ko nabubos na literal na dugo, pawis, at luha. It was a very fulfilling experience for me as an aktor. Ang dami ko natutunan, lalo na realizations sa sarili ko,” she recalled.

Mercedes Cabral, who played Lena in the top-rated Kapamilya primetime series “Batang Quiapo,” revealed she is excited to see the show enter a new era as Coco Martin’s character Tanggol steps into politics.

Mercedes Cabral, who played Lena in the top-rated Kapamilya primetime series “Batang Quiapo,” revealed she is excited to see the show enter a new era as Coco Martin’s character Tanggol steps into politics.

Mercedes Cabral has message for 'Batang Quiapo' cast as it enters new era

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Mercedes Cabral has message for 'Batang Quiapo' cast as it enters new era

Anna Cerezo,

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Published June 20, 2025 12:25 AM PHT

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