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Robb Guinto is proud to star in her latest film Desperada

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Rhea Manila Santos

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<p>Ever since she started acting onscreen four years ago, Robb Guinto’s name has always been associated with projects with titillating titles that can only be described as sexy films. But starting last year, the 25-year-old actress has slowly been trying to branch out of her comfort zone by guesting in various TV shows. This month, she stars in the Sinag Maynila Film Festival full-length film entry finalist <em>Desperada</em> with director Louie Ignacio</p><p>In the film, Robb plays the role of a deeply traumatized young woman who is rescued from the streets and brought to a shelter for the mentally ill, where she discovers healing and unexpected love that proves even the most damaged hearts can still hope.</p><p>“<em>Talagang pinag-aralan ko ‘yung role and inisip ko talaga na parang ako talaga ‘yung nasa sitwasyon talaga ni Brenda. Talagang inalam ko ‘yung back story niya, kung ano ba yung’ nararamdaman niya. Talagang nag-research po ako</em>,” she shared with <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>PUSH ABS-CBN</strong></a> in an exclusive interview. </p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-17" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DUvSoEgEql1/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=502&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A17%2C%22os%22%3A1681680.7999999523%2C%22ls%22%3A140043.40000009537%2C%22le%22%3A140050.79999995232%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1033" 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><br/></div><p>Unlike her previous film projects which fall under the sexy genre, Robb said she was aware of how much depth she needed to bring to her latest role. “<em>Noong una naman kasi, bago din ako pumasok sa pelikulang ito, kumbaga aware naman ako sa papasukin ko, like ‘yung sa sexy. And siguro nabigyan lang din ako sa pagkakataon nito — lalo na ng manager ko, ng director — na may kaya pa pala akong ipakita sa pelikula bilang si Robb. Meron pa akong ibang mga talent na kaya pang ipakita na hindi lang pagpapa-sexy,</em>” she said. </p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-18" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWT6tvqk8CB/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=502&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A18%2C%22os%22%3A1681688.5999999046%2C%22ls%22%3A140043.40000009537%2C%22le%22%3A140050.79999995232%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="987" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-18" 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><br/></div><p>The 25-year-old actress also shared that she considers <em>Desperada</em> her biggest acting challenge since entering showbiz. “<em>Yes, super po! Well, lahat din naman ng pelikula na mga ginagawa, alam ko na ginagawa ko dun ‘yung best ko. Pero for this film, I think sobra talaga kasi nandun nga ‘yun sa character ko na sobrang bigat, and of course ang tinatalakay ng pelikula is about mental health. And relevant siya sa mga nangyayari sa atin ngayon sa lipunan. Kaya sobrang challenging and of course, pinagaralan ko din mabuti ang character ko,</em>” she explained. </p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-19" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWNk9TGD9SV/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=502&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A19%2C%22os%22%3A1681704.7000000477%2C%22ls%22%3A140043.40000009537%2C%22le%22%3A140050.79999995232%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="635" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-19" 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><br/></div><p>With the film gaining more and more positive reviews from those who have already caught it in Sinag Maynila, Robb expressed that she was happy to prove that, contrary to what some might think, she deserves more than just being pegged as a sexy actress. </p><p>“Well, ang sa akin naman, wala naman akong pakialam sa mga sinasabi din ng mga critics. Kumbaga, ang akin, ginagawa ko ‘yung trabaho ko ng maayos. And siguro yeah, ito magiging baka sampal? (laughs) charing lang. Hindi naman. Kumbaga, parang ito ‘yung pagpapatunay ko na hindi lang pagpapa-sexy ‘yung kaya ko kundi kaya ko ring umarte. Na hindi naman lahat ng nanggaling sa VMX — kumbaga hindi lang naman ako, I know na marami din namang papasok sa VMX or mga nasa VMX na may ganito ding talento — na hindi pa lang mapakita kasi hindi pa sila nabibigyan ng chance na ipakita ‘yun,” she said. </p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-20" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVsh6McEaHN/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=502&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A20%2C%22os%22%3A1682269.0999999046%2C%22ls%22%3A140043.40000009537%2C%22le%22%3A140050.79999995232%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="868" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-20" 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><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-21" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVxuHFzk79T/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=502&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A21%2C%22os%22%3A1682325.4000000954%2C%22ls%22%3A140043.40000009537%2C%22le%22%3A140050.79999995232%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1065" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-21" 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><br/></div><p>If there was one message that people should gain from her film, Robb hoped that it would be a lesson in being kind and understanding, “<em>Huwag tayo manghusga ng tao sa mga pinagdadaanan nila sa buhay kasi may kanya-kanya silang tinatahak na problema sa buhay. Kaya dapat mas maging understanding tayo at compassionate sa kapwa</em>.”</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-22" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVxiBoWiUTe/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=502&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A22%2C%22os%22%3A1682411.5999999046%2C%22ls%22%3A140043.40000009537%2C%22le%22%3A140050.79999995232%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="987" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-22" 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><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-23" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVsV22REUBd/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=502&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A23%2C%22os%22%3A1682799.0999999046%2C%22ls%22%3A140043.40000009537%2C%22le%22%3A140050.79999995232%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="808" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-23" 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><br/></div><p><em>Desperada</em> is one of the full-length film entries competing at this year’s Sinag Maynila Film Festival will run until from March 29 in Gateway, Eastwood Cinemas, Uptown Cinemas, Venice Cineplex, and Lucky Chinatown Cinemas. The film stars Robb Guinto, Yasser Marta, Mhack Morales, Sue Prado and Mercedes Cabral, with Marife Necesito, Julianne Richards, and Jorge Guda. Written by Dennis Evangelista and directed by Louie Ignacio.</p>

<p>Sexy actress Robb Guinto makes her Sinag Maynila Film Festival debut as the star of director Louie Ignacio's mental health-themed film, Desperada. </p>

Sexy actress Robb Guinto makes her Sinag Maynila Film Festival debut as the star of director Louie Ignacio's mental health-themed film, Desperada.

EXCLUSIVE: Robb Guinto is proud to star in her latest film, Desperada: ‘Hindi lang pagpapa-sexy 'yung kaya ko!’

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EXCLUSIVE: Robb Guinto is proud to star in her latest film, Desperada: ‘Hindi lang pagpapa-sexy 'yung kaya ko!’

Rhea Manila Santos,

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Published March 29, 2026 06:14 PM PHT

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