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EXCLUSIVE: Raven Rigor is open to doing more BL projects: ‘Hindi ako natatakot na ma-typecast!’

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Rhea Manila Santos

Push Team

<p>Earlier this year, rising actor Raven Rigor starred in the BL film <em>At Least We Had This Moment</em> along with Cinemalaya and Cannes-nominated co-star Andre Miguel. The film held its world premiere at the Queer East Film Festival in London and had its Asian premiere last June at the 25th Korea Queer Film Festival, South Korea&#x27;s largest LGBTQ+ festival. The 23-year-old Star Magic artist revealed that he is open to exploring more roles in BL projects in the future. </p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-17" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNXnkDrSMPC/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A17%2C%22os%22%3A10686999.300000012%2C%22ls%22%3A3690237.899999976%2C%22le%22%3A3691415.899999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="889" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-17" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-15" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLJ4NG3SanJ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A15%2C%22os%22%3A10667694.899999976%2C%22ls%22%3A3690237.899999976%2C%22le%22%3A3691415.899999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="889" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-15" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>“I’m always open naman to do it. Open ako na gumawa ulit ng BL. Any project na ma-cha-challenge ako, I’m willing to do it. Hindi ako natatakot na ma-typecast! Actually, I’m looking forward na magawa ‘yun ulit. It’s been a while. It’s been two years since I last did it. Hopefully, there’s an opportunity na makagawa tayo ulit ng BL and other projects,” he shared with PUSH ABS-CBN in an exclusive interview.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-13" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJOVYI_S9cf/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A13%2C%22os%22%3A10651589.099999964%2C%22ls%22%3A3690237.899999976%2C%22le%22%3A3691415.899999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-13" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-11" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNFhG-KybPs/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A11%2C%22os%22%3A10633297%2C%22ls%22%3A3690237.899999976%2C%22le%22%3A3691415.899999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="719" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-11" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Earlier this month, Raven was announced as part of the cast of the last episode of Regal Entertainment’s <em>Shake, Rattle, &amp; Roll: Evil Origins</em> which is also an official entry to this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival happening this December. </p><p>“I’m super grateful and blessed to be here. This is my first horror film and first MMFF! Happy ako maka-work with everyone sa cast. Super fan ako ng horror talaga. And favorite franchise ko ‘yung <em>Shake, Rattle, &amp; Roll</em>. Super fan talaga ako,” he said. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-9" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DMR80X7SUuc/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A9%2C%22os%22%3A10617927.899999976%2C%22ls%22%3A3690237.899999976%2C%22le%22%3A3691415.899999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="838" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-9" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/articles-videos/raven-shares-first-impressions-of-fractured-co-stars-takes-challenges-guaranteed-to-make-"><strong><u>READ: Raven shares first impressions of “Fractured” co-stars, takes on challenges guaranteed to make you smile</u></strong></a></div><p>Handpicked for his latest role, Raven shared that aside from working with lead stars Richard Gutierrez and Ivana Alawi, he is most excited to get the opportunity to work with one of the country’s top horror queens, Manilyn Reynes, who has been part of the SRR horror franchise since its first trilogy was released in 1984. “</p><p>Super excited kasi fan ako ng <em>Shake, Rattle, &amp; Roll</em> since bata pa ako. Favorite ko yung LRT episode. Kasama si Ms. Manilyn (Reynes) dun. Kaya when I saw her pagpasok niya nung cast reveal, sobrang kinilig ako. I’m very, very grateful for this movie,” he said. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNloRJ7Scv4/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A10565569.599999964%2C%22ls%22%3A3690237.899999976%2C%22le%22%3A3691415.899999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>When asked how he plans to prepare for his first ever horror movie project, Raven said he plans to watch more horror films to get himself hyped. </p><p>“Actually matagal ko nang dream ‘yung horror talaga. Sabi ko sana soon magkaroon ako ng horror movie ng kahit anong role. And ngayon, nung nabasa ko yung script, sabi ko, ‘Wow! Challenging siya but very, very exciting.’ Kaya I’m really looking forward to this,” he added. </p><p>Raven was also previously part of ABS-CBN shows like <em>Dirty Linen</em>, and <em>Fractured</em>.</p>

<p>'Shake, Rattle, &amp; Roll: Evil Origins' actor Raven Rigor talks about his last BL film and shares his excitement working on his first Metro Manila Film Festival project..</p>

'Shake, Rattle, & Roll: Evil Origins' actor Raven Rigor talks about his last BL film and shares his excitement working on his first Metro Manila Film Festival project..