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John Arcilla, Romnick Sarmenta, Sam Milby, Rafael Rosell share insights on working in The Alibi

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Seasoned actors John Arcilla, Romnick Sarmenta, Sam Milby, and Rafael Rosell shared their experiences and reflections on being part of the crime thriller series <em>The Alibi</em>.</p><div>&nbsp;</div><p>During the media conference, the cast highlighted the project&rsquo;s talented ensemble, strong chemistry, and meaningful collaboration under Dreamscape Entertainment.</p><div>&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-34" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQo0Es2Aftk/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=14&wp=607&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A34%2C%22os%22%3A4415371.5%2C%22ls%22%3A451035.10000002384%2C%22le%22%3A451416.10000002384%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="653" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-34" 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><br></div><div>&nbsp;</div><p>Award-winning actor John Arcilla described joining the cast as both a professional and personal joy. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m so proud to be part of this cast kasi na-in love ako sa proyektong ito, sa cast and syempre sa KimPau. Sila yung isa sa pinakadown to earth na artista na nakatrabaho ko,&rdquo; he said.</p><div>&nbsp;</div><p>Known for his powerful performances, Arcilla said he immediately connected with the story and his character. &ldquo;Napakalawak ng character na ibinibigay sa akin and I&rsquo;m very thankful kasi ang sarap niya paglaruan and, at the same time, marami ako pwedeng gawin. Sobrang mapagmahal niya sa pamilya, asawa,&rdquo; John said, noting his character as the patriarch of the Cabrera clan in the series.</p><div>&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-35" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQovsHTAVvG/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=14&wp=607&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A35%2C%22os%22%3A4415384.200000048%2C%22ls%22%3A451035.10000002384%2C%22le%22%3A451416.10000002384%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="684" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-35" 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><br></div><div><strong>&nbsp;</strong></div><p>Aside from his character, John also expressed admiration for co-star Zsa Zsa Padilla, praising her talent and warm personality. &ldquo;Na-in love ako kay Zsa Zsa Padilla. Hindi lang siya Divine Diva in the industry, isa rin siya best actress I worked with in the industry. Sobrang proud ako na naging part ako nito. Kakaiba talaga yung energy namin. Damang-dama ko yung connection,&rdquo; he said.</p><div>&nbsp;</div><p>He added, &ldquo;She&rsquo;s naturally diva, very elegante, pero napaka-bubbly sa behind the scene, magkukwento ng mga bagay na pwede niya ikuwento. Hindi mo maisip na si Zsa Zsa ganoon kakalog, kaya sobrang masaya.&rdquo;</p><div>&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@primevideoph/video/7562118634412330248" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7562118634412330248" id="v36066349901409260" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v36066349901409260" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7562118634412330248?lang=en-US&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2025-11-08T17%3A39%3A43.859168%3A28479e83-9253-4f89-8b26-74d5829b8c10%26action%3Dedit" style="width: 100%; height: 743px; display: block; visibility: unset; max-height: 743px;"></iframe></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><div><strong>&nbsp;</strong></div><p>Meanwhile, Romnick Sarmenta shared that he values working with both familiar and new collaborators, making each project a meaningful experience. &ldquo;I always choose to work with people that I have worked with before and mix with people I have not worked with. For television series, you work for long hours, so if you are not going to enjoy the work, it is difficult. But when you get the chance to meet new people at work and at the same time work with the people you worked with before, bonus bonus iyon,&rdquo; the actor explained.</p><div>&nbsp;</div><p>&ldquo;The fact that people say na I&rsquo;ve been with projects that are successful is all because of the people I worked with,&rdquo; he continued. &ldquo;When I heard it&rsquo;s with them (KimPau), it&rsquo;s a yes agad. If you&rsquo;re working with the right people, people you can talk to or comfortable with, sobrang dali lang ng trabaho kahit mahirap siya.&rdquo;</p><div>&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-36" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQouCzCAR9q/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=14&wp=607&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A36%2C%22os%22%3A4415394.200000048%2C%22ls%22%3A451035.10000002384%2C%22le%22%3A451416.10000002384%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="684" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-36" 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><br></div><div><strong>&nbsp;</strong></div><p>For Sam Milby, his role in <em>The Alibi</em> was a unique challenge and a first in his career. &ldquo;Very different siya sa akin kasi this is the first time na sa first week pa lang patay na ako, pero ayon nga na paguusapan yung character ko until the end and anga daming flashbacks and revelations. It is an interesting thing to do na sa back story na malalaman niyo,&rdquo; he told PUSH ABS-CBN.</p><div>&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-37" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQovUZ9ATt5/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=14&wp=607&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A37%2C%22os%22%3A4415938%2C%22ls%22%3A451035.10000002384%2C%22le%22%3A451416.10000002384%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="1065" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-37" 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><br></div><div><strong>&nbsp;</strong></div><p>Actor Rafael Rosell, who returns to the Kapamilya network, expressed how grateful he is to be part of such a passionate and talented cast. &ldquo;I&#39;m truly honored to be part of such a beautiful cast. Every cast member was so good at slipping into their role na para sa isang artista sa isang set, hindi mo na kailangan pa na pumasok sa character kasi makikita mo na silang lahat at nagiging totoo na iyong set with such amazing directors na giving such clear targets,&rdquo; Rafael answered PUSH ABS-CBN.</p><div>&nbsp;</div><p>He went on: &ldquo;This whole project para sa akin is just like a walk in the park dahil parang nabuhay si Matthew Cabrera dahil sa mga nasa paligid ko. Sobrang honored lang ako and sobrang grateful sa trust ng Dreamscape and ng ABS-CBN and Prime Video, my cast members, directors. I really really enjoyed this one.&rdquo;</p><div>&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-38" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQouvTtgewN/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=14&wp=607&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A38%2C%22os%22%3A4416139.400000036%2C%22ls%22%3A451035.10000002384%2C%22le%22%3A451416.10000002384%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="1050" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-38" 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><br></div><div>&nbsp;</div><p><em>The Alibi</em> stars Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino, alongside Sofia Andres, Irma Adlawan, Rafael Rosell, Robbie Jaworski, Angelina Cruz, Alyanna Angeles, Alma Moreno, PJ Endrinal, Lotlot Bustamante, Ian de Leon, Enzo Osorio, Ayesha Bajeta, Thou Reyes, Alora Sasam, Marvin Yap, Johaira Omar, Yesh Burce, and Kim Tubiano.</p><div>&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-40" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQomF3zjSF1/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=14&wp=642&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A40%2C%22os%22%3A4431610.400000036%2C%22ls%22%3A451035.10000002384%2C%22le%22%3A451416.10000002384%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="1090" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-40" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 658px; 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="" onerror="var a=document.createElement('script');a.src='https://iframely.net/files/instagram_embed.js';document.body.appendChild(a);" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><div>&nbsp;</div><p>The series is directed by Onat Diaz, Jojo Saguin, and FM Reyes under Dreamscape Entertainment, and is now streaming on Prime Video.</p><div>&nbsp;</div>

<p><b>John Arcilla, Romnick Sarmenta, Sam Milby, and Rafael Rosell shared their admiration for the cast, collaboration, and storytelling of new Kapamilya series The Alibi.</b></p>

John Arcilla, Romnick Sarmenta, Sam Milby, and Rafael Rosell shared their admiration for the cast, collaboration, and storytelling of new Kapamilya series The Alibi.