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Daisy Ridley on filming 'The Last Resort' in PH: 'We feel very welcome and at home'

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>Daisy Ridley expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the cast and crew of the Hollywood movie <em>The Last Resort</em>, which was shot in the Philippines.</p><p>&quot;Maraming salamat... For all of us who&#x27;ve come here, we&#x27;ve been so embraced by all of you. We&#x27;ve been made feel very welcome and at home,&quot; she remarked during the film&#x27;s wrap party, as seen in a video posted by MJ Marfori of News5 on Instagram.</p><p>Reflecting on the shoot, Daisy commended the production team&#x27;s efficiency and care. &quot;All of us know that some of the shoots were very difficult and you made it feel very accessible and comfortable. Even if we were on a deserted beach somewhere, we have been kept cool and comfortable,&quot; she said.  </p><p>The Hollywood actress concluded: &quot;It&#x27;s been a pleasure to work here. Thank you very much.&quot;</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKHhpG8CdEW/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=432&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A105035.6000000001%2C%22ls%22%3A104865.70000000019%2C%22le%22%3A104868.6000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" 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><p>Back in early April, Daisy shared via Instagram her experience shooting in Palawan.</p><p>&quot;The Philippines so far feat. paradise, monitor lizards, commuting to work by boat, sunsets and beautiful views everywhere you look. 2 weeks into <em>The Last Resort</em>!!!&quot; she posted on her Instagram page.</p><p>Daisy arrived in the Philippines in March to shoot the movie.  </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIaSGhsyZ_6/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=432&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A105041.29999999981%2C%22ls%22%3A104865.70000000019%2C%22le%22%3A104868.6000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="738" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" 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>In a previous interview with MJ Marfori, the <em>Star Wars</em> star expressed her excitement about being part of a project that highlights the Philippines.</p><p>&quot;It&#x27;s really wonderful to be on a project that&#x27;s actually filming here, and set here, and bringing eyes to the Philippines,&quot; she stated.</p><p>When asked what drew her to the film, the actress relayed: &quot;The script. I love the script. I love the director and the idea of doing something that&#x27;s so bedded in the culture of here, of family, and love, yeah so all of that.&quot;</p><p><em>The Last Resort </em>marks Daisy’s first foray into romantic comedy, a genre she is thrilled to explore. &quot;All of it is very exciting,&quot; she stated.</p><p>According to<em> Deadline</em>, <em>The Last Resort</em> follows Brooke (Daisy), an heiress determined to prove herself by scouting a resort site in the Philippines. She meets Ben (Alden Ehrenreich), a charming expat pilot who helps her rediscover freedom and love as she faces a choice between duty and desire.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/4/14/daisy-ridley-shares-experience-shooting-hollywood-movie-in-palawan-1530" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Daisy Ridley shares experience shooting Hollywood movie in Palawan</strong></a></div><p>Donald Petrie, the director behind <em>Miss Congeniality</em> and <em>How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days</em>, directed the movie. Karen McCullah, who wrote<em> 10 Things I Hate About You</em> and <em>Legally Blonde</em>, wrote the script.</p><p>Manuel V. Pangilinan takes on the role of executive producer for the film, with production led by Ernesto &quot;Bong&quot; Sta. Maria Jr. and Raja Collins. Simon Heo, Akshay Mehta, and Rick Dugdale also join the team as co-producers.</p>

<p>Starring Daisy Ridley and Alden Ehrenreich, 'The Last Resort' recently concluded its production in the Philippines. </p>

Starring Daisy Ridley and Alden Ehrenreich, 'The Last Resort' recently concluded its production in the Philippines.