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Five moments that show Louisa and Liezel’s love at its purest, most liberating form

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These five moments of Louisa and Liezel in “What Lies Beneath” capture the beauty of love in its purest, most liberating form

Rianna Mae Santiago

<p>On the heels of the recent and long-awaited revelation in “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/what-lies-beneath" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>What Lies Beneath</em></u></strong></a>” about Louisa (Mutya Orquia) and young Liezel’s (Kolette Madelo) secret relationship, many viewers took to social media to praise the show’s authentic portrayal of a sapphic love story—heart-fluttering yet agonizing, as Amurao’s prejudiced society reflects the harsh reality faced by queer love and drives them to a tragic end.</p><p>Just as Louisa lives on in Liezel’s memories, these five pure moments have kept their love alive in the hearts of viewers.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="951" height="535" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BOwSNwMm6Oo" title="5 scenes that showed Louisa &amp; Liezel&#x27;s short-lived romance in What Lies Beneath | Friday 5" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>#1: Liezel chooses to learn more about Louisa</strong></div><p>After witnessing Louisa defend herself against a mother who accused her of negatively influencing her son, Piolo—whom Louisa doesn’t know—Liezel decides to visit Louisa at Vangie’s cafe to get to know her beyond Amurao’s made-up stories.</p><p>To get Louisa’s attention, Liezel deliberately lets her pen fall, which Louisa picks up for her. Moments later, the two strike up a conversation, beginning with Liezel apologizing for judging Louisa too quickly when they first met with Angelo (Luis Vera Perez) present.</p><p>Louisa is surprised the moment Liezel says she doesn’t want to be like the others who have repeatedly tarnished Louisa’s reputation—including her own father, Pastor Samuel, who views Louisa as a sinful troublemaker.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>#2: Liezel wishes Louisa could always be with her</strong></div><p>As their friendship develops, Liezel often turns to Louisa to open up about her problems, including Pastor Samuel’s control over her life. She soon realizes how genuinely happy she feels whenever she is with Louisa and hopes Louisa will remain by her side.</p><p>The two then hold hands, with Louisa remarking that Liezel’s future partner should be able to make her feel this way.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>#3: Louisa’s confession amid Liezel’s distance</strong></div><p>In a sudden shift, Liezel begins to distance herself from Louisa, troubled by the realization that she feels a different kind of love for her—one she has never felt with Angelo. Afraid of how this love would be judged in Amurao, Liezel tries to pull away, convinced it is wrong in the eyes of the town.</p><p>Refusing to let the moment pass, Louisa confesses that she has fallen in love with Liezel for seeing her for her true self, unlike the people of Amurao. She admits that this is the first time she has ever felt this way—full of love and a bit of fear, yet certain it cannot be wrong because it makes her happy.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>#4: Louisa and Liezel spend meaningful time together</strong></div><p>On Liezel’s birthday, she was supposed to attend a charity event organized by her parents, but she feigns sickness to spend the day with Louisa, whom she meets in the forest.</p><p>Throughout the night, the two take their time enjoying each other’s company. During a Ferris wheel ride, Louisa gathers the courage to invite Liezel to leave Amurao with her after graduation and start anew somewhere free from judgment.</p><p>At first, Liezel hesitates, worried about their future in college, but she soon agrees when Louisa promises they’ll face whatever comes together, even if it won’t be easy.</p><div> </div><div><strong>#5: Louisa and Liezel vow to be together forever</strong></div><p>Louisa feels elated at the thought of Liezel coming with her after graduation. Similarly, Liezel expresses that, for the first time, she’s genuinely excited for her future—unlike back home, where her father planned every detail of her life, from college to a wedding with Angelo.</p><p>The two then exchange compliments, reflecting on how they both grew up differently from the oppressive environments that tried to shape them. Louisa remarks that only Liezel’s words matter to her, and they promise to be together forever.</p><p>How will Liezel carry her love for Louisa until the very end? Find out in “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/what-lies-beneath" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>What Lies Beneath</em></u></strong></a>,” weeknights on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), A2Z, ALLTV, and <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>iWant</u></strong></a>.</p>

<p>Relive the short-lived, pure romance between Louisa (Mutya Orquia) and young Liezel (Kolette Madelo) through these 5 moments from “What Lies Beneath.”</p>

Relive the short-lived, pure romance between Louisa (Mutya Orquia) and young Liezel (Kolette Madelo) through these 5 moments from “What Lies Beneath.”

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These five moments of Louisa and Liezel in “What Lies Beneath” capture the beauty of love in its purest, most liberating form

Rianna Santiago

Published Jan 16, 2026 12:17 AM PHT

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