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‘13 Reasons Why’ actor Timothy Granaderos shares first PH shooting experience for ‘The Sacrifice’

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Hollywood actor Timothy Granaderos took to social media to share his first filming experience in the Philippines for his new movie <em>The Sacrifice</em>.</p><p> On his Instagram page, Timothy shared some behind-the scenes moments with fellow stars as they wrapped up filming.</p><p> “Picture wrapped baby!! My first time working in the Philippines was an experience I’ll never forget,” Timothy wrote.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJx2G9mpX0t/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A205549.39999985695%2C%22ls%22%3A205389.29999995232%2C%22le%22%3A205392.20000004768%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" 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><p> The <em>13 Reasons Why</em> star thanked the production team and his fellow cast members, including Filipina actress Lovi Poe and her husband, producer Montgomery Blencowe.</p><p> “I’d like to take a moment to thank @montyblencowe bc he was b”tching about not making my last carousel post AND of course his beautiful wife and the real brains and beauty behind this whole operation @lovipoe,” he added.</p><p> Timothy went on: “Thanks to my fellow cast mates for for being so lovely. Big thanks to @_primecruz for steering the ship, and the crew for working their b*tts off.”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIvj9rST4u-/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A253146.29999995232%2C%22ls%22%3A205389.29999995232%2C%22le%22%3A205392.20000004768%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" 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><p><strong> </strong>Timothy ended his message by praising the Philippines for its rich culture, warm people, and great food, saying, “Lastly but not leastly, thank you to the Philippines for being so rich and vibrant in culture, people, and POOOD (food).”</p><p> He also shared two Filipino words that summed up his experience, stating, “Tagay and kumain!”</p><p> <em>The Sacrifice</em> stars Timothy Granaderos, Lovi Poe, Enchong Dee, Max Collins, Tommy Alejandrino and award-winning director Lav Diaz. The film is directed by Prime Cruz and produced by Montgomery Blencowe (<em>Heist</em>) and Lovi Poe under C’est Lovi Productions, with Mark Stewart (<em>Escape Plan</em>) producing under Kind Hearts Entertainment.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DI5NjHGzxkN/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A274719.7000000477%2C%22ls%22%3A205389.29999995232%2C%22le%22%3A205392.20000004768%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="859" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" 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> </div><p> The thriller follows a group of travel vloggers who end up in a remote village haunted by ancient rituals and terrifying legends. The original screenplay was written by acclaimed filmmaker Jerrold Tarog.</p><p> In an interview with Variety, Lav Diaz spoke about his role in the film.</p><p> “I love the character. He’s a conflicted person — he paints a picture of the type of person we see every day. The greatest struggle in life is how to be a good human being, and I think Pilo embodies that conflict,” he said,. “I loved playing this role.”</p><p> Lovi also shared her appreciation for Lav, who is currently at the Cannes Film Festival for his latest directorial feature <em>Magellan</em>.</p><p> “‘Honored’ is an understatement. 🙏🏼 To have the legendary Lav Diaz in our film ‘<em>The Sacrifice</em>’ is something truly special for all of us. His presence, his storytelling, his quiet intensity as Pilo...it brings so much depth to this project. ♥️ @cestloviproductions #THESACRIFICEFILM,” she wrote.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ0b64XzxZd/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A293269.5%2C%22ls%22%3A205389.29999995232%2C%22le%22%3A205392.20000004768%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="856" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" 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><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/4/26/lovi-poe-to-star-in-psychological-horror-movie-the-sacrifice-1659"><strong> </strong><strong>READ: Lovi Poe to star in psychological horror movie ‘The Sacrifice’</strong></a></div><p> Meanwhile, Timothy, who is half Filipino and half American, is best known for his roles in <em>Tagged, In the Vault</em>, and <em>13 Reasons Why</em>.</p><p> In a previous post, he shared personal photos from his time in the Philippines with the caption: “feeling closer to my roots.”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJiiCmcxpTN/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A382531.7999999523%2C%22ls%22%3A205389.29999995232%2C%22le%22%3A205392.20000004768%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" 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><p><strong> </strong>He also enjoyed a trip to Cagbalete Island with fellow actor Loui Chapman. In a lighthearted caption, he joked, “Did you know the Philippines is made up of more than 7,000 islands AND if your buddy lifts up his leg while you’re taking a photo in an oversized prop photo frame, you’re legally married?”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJVZ4bKzWPb/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A399003.2000000477%2C%22ls%22%3A205389.29999995232%2C%22le%22%3A205392.20000004768%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" 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><p><strong> </strong>Filipina actress Max Collins also shared how well the Hollywood cast embraced Filipino culture. </p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJlG3d8BTIM/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A414377%2C%22ls%22%3A205389.29999995232%2C%22le%22%3A205392.20000004768%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" 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> “When your American friends say ‘petmalu’ and ‘lodi’ like they’re ordering off a secret menu at Jollibee 🤭 #CestLoviProductions,” she shared.</p><div> </div>

<p><b>Timothy Granaderos stars in psychological horror film 'The Sacrifice' produced by C’est Lovi Productions and Kind Hearts Entertainment.</b></p>

Timothy Granaderos stars in psychological horror film 'The Sacrifice' produced by C’est Lovi Productions and Kind Hearts Entertainment.