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Wendy recalls her painful past with Greta, chaos brews as enemies strike in “Roja”

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Kyla Dennise Magbanua

<p>We take a deep dive into Greta&#x27;s (Lorna Tolentino) involvement in Wendy&#x27;s (Janice de Belen) dark past that caused her imprisonment in the November 26 episode of “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/roja" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Roja</em></u></strong></a>.” The key guests of the resort are having the best time on their vacation, while Liam (Donny Pangilinan) and Olsen (Kyle Echarri) are still holding on to their conflict with pride.  </p><p>As night falls, the guests remain unaware that their lives are about to take an unexpected turn. Enemies begin to attack the resort, holding them captive and shaking things up at La Playa Roja.</p><div> </div><div><strong>Life of the guests at La Playa Roja</strong></div><p>The VIP guests are enjoying the resort, including Jules (AC Bonifacio), Ice (Kai Montinola), and Bogs (Emilio Daez), who are vloggers and on-screen partners. Ice is Bogs’ real-life partner, while Jules is his on-screen ship. Mama Ona Chan (Xilhouette) reminds Ice that the two are only online love team and are simply chummy because of work.</p><div><iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WseOQz9Fbbs" title="" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Engineer Mike (Cris Villanueva) and Architect Minnie (Nikki Valdez), along with their daughter Maddie (Zia Grace), are accompanied by Smile (Rikki Mae Davao). Minnie, who is sick, just finished her chemotherapy the other day after being diagnosed with stage 4 bone cancer.  </p><p>Assisted by Love (Inka Magnaye), Coney (Sandy Andolong) and Jessie (Robert Seña) are celebrating their anniversary at the resort. However, it seems something is going on between Jessie and Nurse Claire (Rans Rifol), with Coney’s suspicions proving right. Coney brought them both to La Playa Roja to uncover the truth, and Jessie eventually confessed about his affair with Claire---bringing Coney to tears.  </p><p>In another villa are Jabbas (Iñigo Jose), Boss Topak (Benedict Cua), Macky (Kobie Brown), and his girlfriend Rita (Maika Rivera). They are all nepo babies, and apparently, they share the same woman, who is discreetly stealing their belongings while they lust over her. </p><div> </div><div><strong>Greta&#x27;s million-peso promise and Wendy&#x27;s hidden past</strong></div><p>Greta talks with Wendy and gives her something she promised, which is a check worth one million pesos. Wendy refuses to accept it, saying she has already done so many nice things for her and her son Olsen. But Greta insists, telling her she can use the money to take a course, just like she has been wishing for all this time.  </p><div><iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PV_horLp-ew" title="Wendy choose to sacrifice freedom for the sake of Greta and Olsen | ROJA (with English Subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>A flashback shows years ago when Wendy and Greta reunite at the hospital, after Wendy suddenly leaves the resort without notice. The reason is that Olsen, her son, is hit by a car and suffers internal organ damage that could be fatal if not treated immediately. It is also the moment Greta discovers that Wendy already has a son. The latter explains her past with one of the guests’ bodyguards, who happens to be Olsen’s father.  </p><p>At that time, Wendy struggles with money for Olsen’s operation, but Greta cannot help because she is facing a lawsuit involving finances. Wendy begs for help, saying she would do anything for Olsen. Greta takes advantage of the situation and asks Wendy to be her fall guy, to take responsibility for her case in exchange for Greta’s help. Wendy hesitates, but in the end says, “Tinatanggap ko na, gagawin ko.” She accepts the proposal, hoping Olsen and his father can have a better life. Greta and Wendy promise each other that no one will ever know about their deal, both in tears.  </p><p>Back in the present, Wendy thanks Greta as she bids goodbye. A few moments later, Olsen initiates a conversation with Wendy, apologizing for talking back earlier when they were discussing his rift with Liam. The two apologize to each other, finally realizing their differences. </p><div> </div><div><strong>Liam and Olsen&#x27;s last chance to make amends</strong></div><p>Luna (Maymay Entrata) calls over Olsen, wanting to talk to him, and the latter already knows it will be about his ongoing conflict with Liam. The two share laughter at first but later turn serious, with Chief Ben (Levi Ignacio) overhearing their conversation. “P’re, pareho ko kayong kaibigan. Kaya pwede ba mag-usap na kayo?” Luna convinces Olsen. Olsen reminds her of what almost happened the last time he talked to Liam. Luna emphasizes that this might be their last chance to talk, as Liam is bound to leave for his scholarship grant.  </p><p>Apparently, Olsen does not know this. “Tinuloy niya rin ‘yung New York, New York na ‘yan ah?” he reacts. Luna makes him realize the deeper reasons why Liam is leaving, apart from pursuing his dreams, and this sends Olsen into deep thought.  </p><div><iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_JZpByoLgmY" title="Ben regrets the bond between Liam and Olsen | ROJA (with English Subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>After hearing Olsen and Luna’s conversation, Chief Ben heads over to Liam, as he has also just found out that he is leaving. Carrying his luggage, Liam says he plans to call him once he gets to Manila. The older man assures him that he understands his reasons, “Nakakalungkot lang na aalis ka nang hindi man lang kayo nagkakaayos ni Olsen.” Liam reiterates that he tried to forget everything that caused their friendship to fall apart, “Pero masakit po talaga ‘yung ginawa niya sa akin.”  </p><p>The chief recalls their moments of training together, when he would teach them the right techniques of defense. “Marami na rin kayong pinagsamahan, pero pinanghihinayang ko lang.” Liam thanks him sincerely and even asks him to attend his graduation. The two exchange farewells on an emotional note. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The night La Playa Roja falls</strong></div><p>Uno (Joel Torre), together with his daughter Ayen (Yassi Pressman) and the rest of their team, get ready to infiltrate La Playa Roja. As night kicks in and the moon shows up, they begin attacking the security, shooting them down one by one. They move discreetly, while Dado (Bernard Palanca)---codenamed Tres---installs bombing devices around the premises.  </p><div><iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/j-8U2rpiBKE" title="Emil and Ayen begins the takeover of La Playa Roja | ROJA (with English Subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>The guests hang out on their own at the resort. Jules, Bogs, and Ice are busy with their vlogging responsibilities, but Ice experiences signal interruptions. The outage frustrates the guests, pressuring the staff to fix it immediately. Olsen cannot reach his fellow security personnel, Fin (Igi Boy Flores), through the radio. All he hears is distorted static. This happens because Ian (Harvey Bautista)---codenamed Kwatro---has already cut off the entire Wi-Fi and cellular signals across the resort.  </p><p>With a silencer on his gun, Dos (Marc Abaya) walks into the security room and shoots the guards in charge of monitoring the area. “Atin na ‘yung CCTV,” he updates his team. “Let’s go.”  </p><p>What Liam thought would be his last day at the resort for a while crumbles as more enemies arrive. Bobong (Gello Marquez)---codenamed Singko---fires at more security personnel from afar, while Ayen and Uno start walking into the resort premises, weapons in hand.  </p><p>Liam grows baffled by the lack of signal at the resort. As he searches for reception, he hears footsteps and gunshots, witnessing resort staff being shot by masked, armed men. He runs back to their house, grabs a rifle, and prepares to fight the perpetrators.</p><p>As the resort&#x27;s refreshing vibes and peaceful calm fade into chaos, the coming nights at La Playa Roja mark the beginning of a dark chapter. </p><p>Don&#x27;t miss an episode of “<strong><em></em></strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/roja" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Roja</em></u></strong></a><strong><u><em></em></u><u></u><em><u></u></em></strong>&quot; weeknights on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), and <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u><strong>iWant</strong></u></a>.</p>

<p>Roja: Greta's (Lorna Tolentino) involvement in Wendy's (Janice de Belen) dark past caused the latter's imprisonment. The key guests of the resort are having the best time on their vacation, while enemies begin to attack.</p>

Roja: Greta's (Lorna Tolentino) involvement in Wendy's (Janice de Belen) dark past caused the latter's imprisonment. The key guests of the resort are having the best time on their vacation, while enemies begin to attack.