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World peace, fairness, and happiness: Christmas wishes from the stars of “What Lies Beneath”

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Rianna Mae Santiago

During the holiday season, celebrating Christmas in the Philippines doesn’t just mean bright festivities and gift-giving—Filipinos are also devoted to attending all nine of the beloved Simbang Gabi masses to honor the birth of Jesus Christ.The tradition also reflects the enduring faith and bright spirits of Filipinos, often expressed through meaningful aspirations that are believed to come true upon completing the nine-day novena.Beyond their intense on-screen personas, the lead cast of “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/what-lies-beneath" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What Lies Beneath</a>” show their kind and loving hearts through their warm Simbang Gabi wishes, brought up not just for themselves but for everyone around them.Charlie Dizon, much like the fierce and family-loving Beth Sevilla-Mora she portrays in the series, wishes good health, happiness, and peace for her loved ones.Enchanting viewers with both her striking visuals and thoughtfulness, Kaila Estrada shares three wishes, prioritizing, like Charlie, good health for her family. She also aspires for more challenging projects and roles to grow as an artist, and finally, a leisure plan to travel to a place she has yet to visit.Janella Salvador also brings to life her motherly charm as Alice Quintana-Miller, hoping to spend more time with her real-life dearest son, Jude Trevor, over the years—ultimately hoping for him to grow happy and healthy.For the ever-impressive and talented Sue Ramirez, she keeps it simple and genuine, praying for continuous blessings, especially in her professional journey.While his intriguing character Anton Montenegro often draws the ire of viewers, actor Jameson Blake takes the opportunity to send his greetings of good health to everyone, especially his family.The Santiago Brothers in the series, Jake Cuenca and JM de Guzman, direct their intentions toward deep compassion. Jake shares his desire for the continued success of “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/batangquiapo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</a>” and “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/what-lies-beneath" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What Lies Beneath</a>,” as well as a safe and joyful Christmas for the production staff, his relatives, and close friends. JM takes it a step further, aiming for world peace and a clear end to corruption.The mysterious couple Liezel and Angelo in the show, played by Mary Joy Apostol and Marlo Mortel, also share their wishes. Mary Joy dreams every Christmas of more happiness, love, and peace. Meanwhile, Marlo turns his thoughts to community care, particularly for victims of natural calamities, accidents, violence, and other global events, hoping they experience a well-deserved joyful Christmas and that their hardships may be eased.Turning to the promising young talents of the series, Mutya Orquia echoes the hopes of Marlo and JM, emphasizing world peace, safety for everyone amid successive earthquakes, and for the difficult issues in the Philippines to finally be set right.The younger Erica Melendez, Krystal Mejes, calmly chooses genuine happiness, good health, and peace of mind as her Simbang Gabi wish.Marking her first year in showbiz through “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/what-lies-beneath" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What Lies Beneath</a>” and fresh from “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pinoy-big-brother-collab-v2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PBB Collab 2.0</a>,” Eliza Borromeo, known as the younger Alice Quintana, wishes for success in her blossoming career.Renshi de Guzman, who keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with his superb acting as the younger Edong Santiago, like his older counterpart Jake, heartily wishes for the success of the show and other ABS-CBN projects.Don’t miss their riveting performances in “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/what-lies-beneath" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What Lies Beneath</a>,” weeknights on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), A2Z, TV5, and <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iWant</a>.

The cast members of “What Lies Beneath” joyfully share their Simbang Gabi wishes, from heartfelt personal dreams to hopes for the community.

The cast members of “What Lies Beneath” joyfully share their Simbang Gabi wishes, from heartfelt personal dreams to hopes for the community.

World peace, fairness, and happiness: Christmas wishes from the stars of “What Lies Beneath”

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World peace, fairness, and happiness: Christmas wishes from the stars of “What Lies Beneath”

Rianna Santiago

Published Dec 19, 2025 01:33 AM PHT

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What Lies Beneath

Kaila Estrada

Charlie Dizon

Sue Ramirez

Janella Salvador

Jameson Blake

Jake Cuenca

JM de Guzman

Mary Joy Apostol

Marlo Mortel

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