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From stunt choreographer to Kenji Lee: Here’s how Lance Pimentel took part in ‘Incognito’

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>It was an unexpected but exciting turn for stunt choreographer and action director Lance Pimentel as he stepped into the spotlight as an actor in the hit Kapamilya action series <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/incognito"><em><strong><u>Incognito</u></strong></em></a>. Lance plays the role of Kenji Lee, first introduced in the show&#x27;s Japan arc.</p><p>In an intimate pocket media conference with <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz"><strong>PUSH ABS-CBN</strong></a>, Lance shared how he transitioned from working behind the scenes to performing in front of the camera.</p><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:500px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752316713819From-stunt-choreographer-to-Kenji-Lee-Heres-how-Lance-Pimentel-took-part-Incognito.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>PUSH ABS-CBN, Lance Pimentel / Instagram </em></span></span></span></div><p>“Well it is being part of the family work. Mas nasanay na ako being on set. Siyempre, I&#x27;ve seen all of our cast, how they are, how they act. Maraming tips na nakuha just being on set and being on the ground. So the technicalities of like blocking and a bit of acting, mas natutunan ko na. Pero yung acting, medyo talaga siya eh. It&#x27;s a bit different talaga,” Lance shared. </p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752316561374Lance-Pimentel.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>To prepare, Lance took acting workshops under veteran actress Malou de Guzman, who also plays Apo in the series. He admitted feeling more nervous delivering lines than performing fight scenes.</p><p>“Talagang ni-rehearse ko yung mga lines ko. Mas kinabahan ako mag-throw ng lines kesa sa action. So it&#x27;s a bit different for me. Pero yun, I have the cast members din naman to help me out. They&#x27;ve been really supportive. Lalo na si Tito Ian Veneracion. I go to him for advice. Lahat tinatanong ko sa kanya how to do this. And pati si Daniel (Padilla), si Baron (Geisler), they all give me advice on how to do it and they&#x27;ve all been supportive.”</p><p>Lance, who also trains the cast in action sequences, didn’t audition for the role. The opportunity came when the production needed someone skilled in stunts for the Japan shoot.</p><p>“Hindi ako nag-audition. It&#x27;s more of binigay sa amin yung opportunity. kasi they were looking for someone to do a lot of fights sa Japan and siguro tipid na rin. Pupunta na rin kasi ako ng Japan so they gave me the opportunity to be there,” Lance shared.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJoeBLGSqxp/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=498&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A4137652.8999999985%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="916" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" 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>Shooting in Japan brought its own set of challenges, especially the freezing weather.</p><p>“It was very challenging talaga. Lalo na kasi tayo mga Pinoy hindi naman tayo sanay sa malamig. Lalo na sa yelo. Iba yung lamig sa yelo. Masakit siya mahapdi din. Ayun, talagang pinursige nalang namin na mag-shoot kahit masakit, mahirap,” he stated.</p><p>“In total, we did 8 days of shoot. Everyday there may fight scenes kami doon kasi jam-packed yung episodes ng Japan it&#x27;s always fight everyday there,” he added.</p><p>“Siyempre, kinabahan din ako kasi hindi naman tayo talagang actor and we&#x27;re going to be having scenes with sila Tito Ian (Veneracion), sila DJ (Padilla) na who are very, very good actors already.”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJibZfeyn-m/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=498&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A4137706.700000003%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="611" 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><br/></div><p>Although not his first on-screen appearance, Lance is grateful for the chance to act and further develop his filmmaking skills. </p><p>“I’m grateful for the opportunities that ABS-CBN and Star Creatives have given me, from being an action choreographer and assistant director to acting and even helping out in the editing room. This experience has truly shaped me as a filmmaker, and I’m excited to continue growing and creating remarkable stories with them,” Lance expressed in a press release.</p><p>He further shared, “Working with such a talented cast has been a real learning experience for me. I’ve picked up a lot from them, both on and off camera, from their discipline to their creative drive. Collaborating with these actors has been truly inspiring.”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJLi3smSY_S/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=498&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A4137729.799999997%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="665" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" 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>As <em></em><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/incognito"><em><u><strong>Incognito</strong></u></em><strong><u><em> </em></u></strong></a>nears its final episodes, Lance is preparing to promote the upcoming Netflix film <em>The Delivery Rider</em>, starring Baron Geisler. In the film, produced by Studio 360, Lance served as stunt choreographer and action director and even appears in one of its intense fight scenes.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/7/11/exclusive-baron-geisler-talks-about-life-after-incognito-i-can-t-fully-relax-just-yet-1101"><strong>READ: EXCLUSIVE: Baron Geisler talks about life after &#x27;Incognito&#x27;: &#x27;I can’t fully relax just yet!&#x27;</strong></a></div><p>The movie follows the gripping story of a delivery rider caught in a dangerous situation, forced to fight for survival, another chance for Lance to showcase his passion for action, both behind and in front of the camera.</p><div><br/></div><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAFz8gWM8iRADsJr&amp;cid=ABYYcMNZv453ZMxZ"></script></div><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAFz8gWM8iRADsJr&amp;cid=ABSEjoWCLd_392OQ"></script></div>

<p><b>Lance Pimentel steps into the spotlight as Incognito’s Kenji Lee</b></p>