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Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano come full circle in ‘Tayo Sa Wakas’ media launch

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Xian Oquendo

<p>Get ready for a ride that will break you and piece you back together again. The road to Cisco and Cheska’s story opened as the upcoming film “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2026/4/30/all-about-tayo-sa-wakas-2029">Tayo Sa Wakas</a>” held its media launch and trailer world premiere on Saturday, May 2 at ABS-CBN Studio 8. </p><p>Headlined by Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, the film marks the first theatrical offering of Star Cinema for 2026, helmed by acclaimed director Cathy Garcia-Sampana and written by Vanessa R. Valdez.  </p><p>“Tayo Sa Wakas” signals a more mature chapter for Donny and Belle, as they navigate a story that questions whether every “almost” is worth holding onto or if letting go makes for a more fitting ending.  </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xDIqVTlHGAA?si=mnQ8sxCAT7XUG0oK" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>The evening brought together the film’s cast and creatives for a heartfelt conversation, with Robi Domingo hosting the program. </p><p>Donny, Belle, and Direk Cathy arrived on the red carpet together, carrying a quiet intensity. Donny debuted a fresh buzzcut paired with a beige coat and slacks, while Belle stunned in a striking red ensemble. Direk Cathy then kept it simple yet elegant in white.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777879895607IMG_7483.JPG.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777879923986IMG_7536.JPG.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>Also making heads turn were cast members Emilio Daez and River Joseph, both looking sharp with their looks — Emilio in a brown jacket and River in a sleek black coat.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777880140405Emilio.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777879991908IMG_7351.JPG.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>Acclaimed actors Joross Gamboa and Epy Quizon added charm with their light-toned pink outfits, while screenwriter Vanessa R. Valdez and supporting actress Miah Canton completed the stylish lineup.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777880192825IMG_7396.JPG.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777880204966IMG_7449.JPG.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777881064318Tayo sa Wakas photo 01.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777881078696Tayo sa Wakas photo 02.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>The night officially kicked off with a look back on the film’s <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2026/2/18/belle-mariano-donny-pangilinan-journey-to-the-past-in-tayo-sa-wakas-announcement-teaser-1606">announcement teaser</a>, as well as behind-the-scenes moments from Donny and Belle’s “Road to Wakas” kickoff event in Boracay, and their recent guesting on Bianca Gonzalez’s podcast “Paano Ba ‘To?”. </p><p>Emotions ran high as the official trailer was then unveiled, offering a glimpse into Cisco (Donny) and Cheska’s (Belle) relationship. Donny and Belle, visibly moved, watched the trailer for the first time alongside members of the press.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777880347704VS--YouTube-TayoSaWakasTrailerWorldPremiereandMediaLaunch-29’41”.jpg.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777880356522VS--YouTube-TayoSaWakasTrailerWorldPremiereandMediaLaunch-29’42”.jpg.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>“It’s real, na andito na tayo. We’re finally sharing a piece of our film,” Donny said. </p><p>Belle echoed the sentiment, admitting how deeply she connected to her role as Cheska. “Even after siguro matapos naming i-film ‘tong movie, ang hirap kumalas,” she candidly shared. “But seeing it now, I’m just very excited talaga na mapanood ng lahat, and makita nila ‘yung story ni Cisco and ni Cheska.”</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777880524403VS--YouTube-TayoSaWakasTrailerWorldPremiereandMediaLaunch-34’12”.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777880542239VS--YouTube-TayoSaWakasTrailerWorldPremiereandMediaLaunch-35’04”.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>Direk Cathy teased that the trailer only scratches the surface on what “Tayo sa Wakas” is all about. “Ang damot nung trailer,” she quipped. “There is so much more in this film than meets the eye.&quot;</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777880557843VS--YouTube-TayoSaWakasTrailerWorldPremiereandMediaLaunch-35’24”.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>For writer Vanessa R. Valdez, the film marks a full-circle moment. Having worked with Donny and Belle on their very first project “He’s Into Her”, she reflected on their journey together as collaborators: “Ang saya nung feeling na kasama nila ako sa stop na ‘to, kasi nga, sa ‘kin sila nagsimula.”</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777880570682VS--YouTube-TayoSaWakasTrailerWorldPremiereandMediaLaunch-36’40”.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>As the conversation deepened, Donny and Belle opened up about the complexity of their roles.  </p><p>Donny first spoke about the vulnerability his role demanded: “In order for you to reach the character of Cisco, I really learned to open up, and to reach a side to myself that’s super vulnerable na hindi ko ata naranasan pa.” </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777880585339VS--YouTube-TayoSaWakasTrailerWorldPremiereandMediaLaunch-39’44”.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>Belle also credited Direk Cathy for pushing them beyond their limits. “She really knows paano ka pigain. She knows what buttons to press para ilabas ‘yung totoong emosyon,” she said.  </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777880605162VS--YouTube-TayoSaWakasTrailerWorldPremiereandMediaLaunch-41’04”.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>Direk Cathy summed up the film’s heart with striking clarity — that it is both a journey and a question. </p><p> “It’s a trip of two people para alamin kung talaga bang sila ay dapat matapos na or magpatuloy pa,” she explained. “I can say it’s about someone who wants to reach a dream, pero anong gagawin mo kung ang kalaban mo sa pag-abot ng pangarap na ‘yon ay ang taong mahal mo?” </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777880616701VS--YouTube-TayoSaWakasTrailerWorldPremiereandMediaLaunch-56’36”.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>Supporting cast members also shared insights into their roles.  </p><p>Miah described her character Tina as a “very sassy and very supportive friend,” while River revealed his role as Shane, an officemate entangled in both professional and romantic rivalry with Cisco. Emilio introduced Mookie as Cisco’s college best friend and business partner.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777880636980VS--YouTube-TayoSaWakasTrailerWorldPremiereandMediaLaunch-66’42”.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777880647761VS--YouTube-TayoSaWakasTrailerWorldPremiereandMediaLaunch-68’16”.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777880657099VS--YouTube-TayoSaWakasTrailerWorldPremiereandMediaLaunch-69’18”.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>Epy, who previously worked with Donny and Belle in their 2022 movie “An Inconvenient Love”, noted their growth as actors. </p><p>“I believe they’re giving it 110% percent,” he said of Donny and Belle’s performances in their new film. “I know that because even on the sideline, nawala ‘yung kulit nung dalawa, mas on-point sila with everything that they do.” </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777880670898VS--YouTube-TayoSaWakasTrailerWorldPremiereandMediaLaunch-59’36”.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>No stranger to Star Cinema movies, Joross teased audiences with a promise: “Ang mapapanood mo, totoo, at makaka-relate ka, kasi ramdam mong totoo eh.”</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777880688800VS--YouTube-TayoSaWakasTrailerWorldPremiereandMediaLaunch-64’17”.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>As the event drew to a close, Donny and Belle emotionally addressed what is, for now, their final project together. Both shared how “Tayo Sa Wakas” felt like the right story to mark this transition. </p><p>The two exchanged heartfelt messages, with Belle fighting back tears as Donny told her, “I’m just so, so blessed that I got to spend these last years with you. I wouldn’t have it any other way.” </p><p>Belle responded, “Thank you so much for the journey, for just being there, for the support. I respect you so much.” </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777880706840VS--YouTube-TayoSaWakasTrailerWorldPremiereandMediaLaunch-82’29”.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>Let all these emotions linger as the Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano-led film “Tayo Sa Wakas”, directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana, arrives in cinemas on May 27, 2026.  </p><p>For now, relive the first glimpse into Cisco and Cheska’s journey by watching the official trailer below. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/E1kcUHGLlnI?si=hsc_RLrm41_CEZZ-" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS: </strong></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RPMwDAXA5EY?si=5QVsd-ShnUQTnuxu" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wc0cg1qjn7I?si=I_-lvR7BXZp5yUF9" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><strong>RELATED STORIES:</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2026/4/30/all-about-tayo-sa-wakas-2029?fbclid=IwdGRjcARgLqxjbGNrBGAuqGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHntBsl37UOSLjjhyR7j5W_JP_b92ECbo4td3zzjNqsoT67z3kp1eaV6n4EJs_aem_J9229RP35kkz_ePAa7jSqw">All About ‘Tayo Sa Wakas’</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2026/2/18/belle-mariano-donny-pangilinan-journey-to-the-past-in-tayo-sa-wakas-announcement-teaser-1606">Belle Mariano, Donny Pangilinan journey to the past in ‘Tayo Sa Wakas’ announcement teaser </a></div>

<p><b>Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano come full circle in ‘Tayo Sa Wakas’ media launch</b></p>