Anna Marie Lukban

Batang Quiapo BTS: How the Dimaguibas mastered emotional continuity and 'confrontation choreography' in latest clash

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Liezel Dela Cruz

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1742355231535Batang Quiapo-BTS-How-the Dimaguibas mastered-emotional-continuity-and-&#x27;confrontation-choreography&#x27;-in-latest-clash.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Emotions ran high once again in the Dimaguiba abode during the latest episode of <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/batangquiapo"><strong><u>&quot;FPJ&#x27;s Batang Quiapo.&quot;</u></strong></a> Tears were shed and voices were raised. It was the kind of high-intensty drama that kept us, viewers, on the edge of our seats.</p><p>Have you wondered how such emotionally charged scenes are made? Here’s an immersive behind-the-scenes look at the intricate process behind the cameras.</p><p>In the episode, the perennially enraged Rigor (John Estrada) exploded like hellfire in his own home when Marites (Cherry Pie Picache) returned after he had her jailed. Marites was met with a searing war of words, which quickly escalated into a physical dispute. Rigor completely lost control and raised his hand at Marites, prompting Tindeng (Charo Santos) to charge at him, while Roda (Joel Lamangan) and Santino (RonwaldoMartin) desperately tried to intervene.</p><div><br/></div><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABVv2YKEgxF7EMIK"></script></div><div><br/></div><p>But here&#x27;s something you didn’t see on screen. John and Cherry Pie themselves were deeply involved in choreographing their confrontation. John was seen suggesting the exact point in the scene where he should grab Cherry Pie’s hair.  And then they worked together to time the movements, specifically when he would pull back and when she would react to create the illusion of real, painful force. Every action was carefully rehearsed to make the tension feel real without anyone actually getting hurt.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHVp65DzE3t/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=675&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A11495276.699999988%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" 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><div><br/></div><p>The behind-the-scenes footage also gives us a rare glimpse of what actors call emotional continuity. Cherry Pie sustains her emotions&#x27; raw intensity as they transition into the next part of the sequence. Her emotional momentum must remain intact even in the split second when the cameras pause. Director Malu Sevilla, who was exceptionally hands-on, guided Cherry Pie through this process. She&#x27;s seen instructing her to take a deep breath before resuming. Once ready for the take, Cherry Pie would cue the director herself.</p><p>Every scene in <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/batangquiapo"><strong><u>&quot;FPJ&#x27;s Batang Quiapo&quot;</u></strong></a> is certainly crafted with intense dedication, no wonder it leaves audiences deeply satisfied every time.</p><p>Don&#x27;t miss an episode of <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/batangquiapo"><strong><u>&quot;FPJ&#x27;s BatangQuiapo,&quot;</u></strong></a> weeknights, on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), TV5, and A2Z.</p>

<p>Here’s an immersive behind-the-scenes look at the latest 'Dimaguiba confrontation' in "FPJ's Batang Quiapo."</p>

Here’s an immersive behind-the-scenes look at the latest 'Dimaguiba confrontation' in "FPJ's Batang Quiapo."