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Vice Ganda, Nadine Lustre lead star-studded  ‘Call Me Mother’ Grand Media Day

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Xian Oquendo

<p>Let the glam, the laughs, and a little bit of chaos collide! “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/12/3/vice-ganda-nadine-lustre-exchange-fiery-mom-energy-in-call-me-mother-trailer-1347" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Call Me Mother</a>” lit up its Grand Media Day on December 4 at the Vice Comedy Club, giving fans a glimpse of all the star-studded fun before the characters of Twinkle and Mara go head-to-head. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRJonSXmmTs?si=E2XL4emVdfYFGJgu" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Headlined by Vice Ganda (as Twinkle) and Nadine Lustre (as Mara), the event was full-on glamorous as the complete cast gathered alongside director Jun Robles Lana, with MJ Felipe hosting the program. </p><p>And as expected, the queens deserve a red carpet. Vice, Nadine, and charming Lucas Andalio arrived together, instantly commanding the crowd’s attention. Vice wore a pastel yellow coat over an inner white shirt; Nadine dazzled in a deep blue satin dress; and Lucas looked absolutely prim in a red shirt, beige slacks, and suspenders.</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1764921934557Call Me Mother Grand Media Day 1.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1764921968799Call Me Mother Grand Media Day 2.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>The rest of the cast followed in stylish waves. Ex-PBB housemates River Joseph, Esnyr, and Shuvee Etrata walked the carpet as a trio, happily engaging with fans. “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition” winners Brent Manalo and Mika Salamanca arrived sweetly, matching in coordinated outfits.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1764921994317Call Me Mother Grand Media Day 3.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1764922009219Call Me Mother Grand Media Day 4.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Veteran gems and scene-stealers John Sweet Lapus, Carmi Martin, Iyah Mina, Chanda Romero, and MC Muah also graced the carpet together, adding to the event’s festive sparkle. </p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1764922028917Call Me Mother Grand Media Day 5.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Director Jun Robles Lana also took his time to walk the red carpet, keeping it chic with a white jacket and polo as he joined the cast. </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1764922114196Call Me Mother Grand Media Day 6.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div> </div><p>MJ Felipe led a lively conversation that introduced the colorful world of “Call Me Mother”. Cast members shared details about their characters, and at one point, Nadine even hilariously introduced herself pageant-style, complete with a beauty queen walk. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1547603306347915%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" width="267" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Expressions of gratitude flowed throughout the event. Icons like Sweet Lapus, Carmi Martin, and Chanda Romero spoke about their excitement in working with Vice Ganda for the first time. Carmi shared, “Matagal ko na talagang pinagpe-pray na maka-trabaho s’ya.”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1764922182476Call Me Mother Grand Media Day 7.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1764922197977Call Me Mother Grand Media Day 8.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1764922216758Call Me Mother Grand Media Day 9.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div> </div><p>Writer and creator Daniel Saniana also offered insight into the story’s origins: “Parang na-imagine namin, what if nanay si Meme [Vice]? Tapos immediately, nakakapit kami agad sa idea na ’yon.” </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1764922239096Call Me Mother Grand Media Day 10.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>The cast echoed how the film explores different forms of motherhood. Nadine shared why the story matters to her: “It really sheds a light on motherhood, and the different kinds of motherhood. Kung paano maging nanay. Iba’t iba rin po kasi ’yan.” </p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1764922257055Call Me Mother Grand Media Day 11.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>When asked about the film’s tone, Vice described it as an even blend of laughs and emotion: “We made sure na tatawa at makukurot ang puso. This is a comedy movie with a big heart.” </p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1764922492715Call Me Mother Grand Media Day 12.5.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Direk Jun added that the film promises spectacle in every corner — from visuals to production design: “Itong pelikulang ’to, talagang regalo namin sa kanila. Regalo ’to sa mga manonood na magsama-sama at maging masaya ngayong Pasko.</p><p>The event ended with a surprise reveal: the unveiling of the second official poster of “Call Me Mother”. The new poster presents a fresh angle on the story, now featuring the supporting cast, with Angelo seen piggybacking on Twinkle beside Mara. </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17649238754641764923871654.png" style="box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:960px" id="isPasted" class="fr-fil fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17649238737071764923871674.jpeg" style="box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;width:960px" id="isPasted" class="fr-fil fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>Get ready for laughs and heart-tugging moments when “Call Me Mother” — a co-production of Star Cinema, The IdeaFirst Company, and Viva Films — struts into cinemas this December 25 as part of the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival! </p><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS: </strong></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cFZmGrP108E?si=V_9Xsx7d09TAfM__" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cSz3TmOmTC0?si=kr1AoeBQq7pyZINl" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED STORIES: </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/12/3/vice-ganda-nadine-lustre-exchange-fiery-mom-energy-in-call-me-mother-trailer-1347" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vice Ganda, Nadine Lustre exchange fiery mom energy in ‘Call Me Mother’ trailer</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/10/10/vice-ganda-nadine-lustre-face-off-in-call-me-mother-official-teaser-1600" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vice Ganda, Nadine Lustre face off in ‘Call Me Mother’ official teaser</a></div>

<p><b>Vice Ganda, Nadine Lustre lead star-studded ‘Call Me Mother’ Grand Media Day</b></p>

Vice Ganda, Nadine Lustre lead star-studded ‘Call Me Mother’ Grand Media Day