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'Midnight Girls' teaser offers glimpse into the lives of Filipina entertainers in Japan

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>The teaser for the new movie <em>Midnight Girls</em> starring Jodi Sta. Maria, Loisa Andalio, Jane Oineza, and Sanya Lopez has been released.</p><p>Shot in Japan, the teaser features the cast playing a group of Filipina entertainers working in the country</p><p>&quot;Lalaban tayo girls, ha? Hindi tayo pinalaki ng SexBomb para bumawi. Laban,&quot; Jodi&#x27;s character can be heard saying in the teaser.</p><p>She added, &quot;Paulit-ulit nating sinasabi na ginagawa natin &#x27;to para sa pera. Dahil pera ang magdadala ng pagkain sa pamilya natin. Nagtatrabaho lang din tayo. Pero ang tingin pa rin nila sa atin imoral, japayuki, pokpok.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVqNQ4_kqa7/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=485&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A344178.1%2C%22ls%22%3A290485.79999999993%2C%22le%22%3A290495%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1026" 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><div><br/></div><p>According to the logline published by CBO on YouTube, <em>Midnight Girls</em> is set in Nagoya, Japan, where &quot;four Filipina entertainers form a sisterhood while facing the emotional cost of their jobs. Together, they must decide what they are truly willing to sacrifice for their dreams in a foreign land.&quot;</p><p>The movie is set to be released on May 13. It is directed by Irene Villamor, who recently directed the blockbuster hit <em>The Loved One.</em></p><p>Fans online were quick to react to the teaser.</p><p>&quot;OMG, I’m so excited! Already seated for this!&quot; one fan commented.</p><p>&quot;URBAN LONELINESS!! Fave theme,&quot; one fan wrote.</p><p>Earlier in March, a clip of Jodi, Loisa, Jane, and Sanya having a dance rehearsal to the tune of SexBomb Girls&#x27; &quot;Bakit Papa?&quot; was posted on the social media page for the film&#x27;s video announcement.</p><p>Irene first teased the project in April 2025 when she shared a photo of the cast taken during a shoot in Japan.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/3/4/cast-of-midnight-girls-film-revealed-dances-to-sexbomb-girls-bakit-papa-in-announcement-video-2136"><strong>READ: Cast of &#x27;Midnight Girls&#x27; film revealed, dances to SexBomb Girls&#x27; &#x27;Bakit Papa?&#x27; in announcement video</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Jodi recently appeared in the 2025 horror film <em>Untold.</em> On television, her most recent project was the series <em>Lavender Fields.</em></p><p>Loisa was featured in several big-screen projects in 2025, including <em>Shake, Rattle &amp; Roll: Evil Origins,</em> <em>Bilyarista, </em>and <em>Ex Ex Lovers. </em>On television, she last starred in the series <em>Pira-Pirasong Paraiso.</em></p><p>Meanwhile, Jane’s recent films include<em> Love Child, Fruitcake, </em>and <em>You’re Mine</em>, all released in 2024. She is also set to appear in the upcoming Kapamilya series <em>Love Is Never Gone.</em></p><p>Sanya starred in the 2025 film <em>Samahan ng mga Makasalanan.</em></p><div><em></em><br/></div>

<p>'Midnight Girls' stars Jodi Sta. Maria, Loisa Andalio, Jane Oineza, and Sanya Lopez. </p>

'Midnight Girls' stars Jodi Sta. Maria, Loisa Andalio, Jane Oineza, and Sanya Lopez.