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Hilda Koronel makes a powerful big-screen comeback in ‘Sisa’ teaser

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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The IdeaFirst Company has released the teaser for Sisa, marking the highly anticipated comeback of award-winning actress Hilda Koronel.In the teaser, Hilda transforms into the titular character, Sisa, offering a glimpse into her journey as a mother during the Philippine-American War.&quot;Anong ngalan mo?&quot; a woman asks in the teaser.&quot;Ang tawag nila sa akin ay Sisa,&quot; Hilda&#x27;s character replies.DIiected by Jun Robles Lana, the movie will have its world premiere in the official competition at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival this November.Fans online were quick to react to the teaser.&quot;Direk Jun, a stellar cast + THE Hilda Koronel. Walang kupas,&quot; one fan commented.&quot;Excited na po kami, Ms. Hilda! Wow! Galing mo talaga!&quot; another fan commented.<div><iframe width="916" height="515" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TsG-KO-zbOQ" title="Sisa | Teaser" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>According to a Deadline report published in January, the film centers on Sisa, a woman who appears to have gone mad after surviving the brutal massacre of her village and family during the Philippine-American War, but whose insanity serves as a disguise, concealing her true identity as a spy fueled by a burning desire for revenge.In an interview on TicTALK with Aster Amoyo in April, Hilda shared what made her say yes to the lead role in the upcoming film Sisa, marking her return to the big screen. &quot;It&#x27;s the story primarily. Sa kanya talaga &#x27;yung istorya, Sisa is just me,&quot; she remarked.The actress added that the way the project was pitched to her, as well as the people behind the production, also played a big part in her decision.&quot;&#x27;Yung presentation nila, it was excellent. And of course it was IdeaFirst, the company was really good, and direktor (Jun Lana) ko, definitely mahusay,&quot; she said.Before committing to the role, Hilda made sure to read the script first. &quot;So narinig ko &#x27;yung presentation ng story and all I could say give me a good script... Binasa ko muna, we&#x27;ve talked about it, may mga revisions kami ng kaunti but naayos namin maagi ni direk,&quot; she stated.When asked what fans can expect from the film, Hilda relayed: &quot;Magandang pelikula, magandang istorya, magandang cast, magandang cinematography, everything. It&#x27;s a fascinating movie.&quot;Reflecting on her return to acting after 13 years, she shared her excitement about being back in her element. &quot;It&#x27;s very nice. I feel I&#x27;m back in my own element... I feel like I&#x27;m home,&quot; she remarked.Hilda wrapped up filming Sisa in March.

The IdeaFirst Company has unveiled the teaser for 'Sisa,' heralding the much-awaited big-screen return of award-winning actress Hilda Koronel.

The IdeaFirst Company has unveiled the teaser for 'Sisa,' heralding the much-awaited big-screen return of award-winning actress Hilda Koronel.