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PHOTOS: Alexa Ilacad’s playful and candid moments behind the scenes of “Miss Behave”

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Allyzza Kay Trinidad

PHOTOS: BTS moments of Alexa Ilacad on the set of “Miss Behave”

Kyla Dennise Magbanua

<p>Five girls. One scandal. Endless suspicion. </p><p>At State Omni-Standard High School (S.O.S.H.), top achiever and model student Marla Briones, along with four of her female classmates, faces a wave of backlash after their private photos are leaked across campus in the iWant original series “Miss Behave.” </p><p>Brought to life by Alexa Ilacad, Marla fights to protect her spotless reputation while uncovering the person behind the leak. Off-camera, Alexa exudes warmth and charm, revealing a lighter side beyond her intense role. Here&#x27;s a glimpse of her behind-the-scenes moments from “Miss Behave.”  </p><p>In a series of selfies, Alexa offers a sneak peek at Marla&#x27;s different looks throughout the show. In the first episode, now available to stream for free on iWant, viewers are introduced to Marla&#x27;s signature pink ribbons, a defining part of her polished and feminine aesthetic.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/7/27/miss-behave-strong-impression-with-exceptional-cast-gripping-narrative-academic-approach-on-romance-0036" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: “Miss Behave” makes a strong impression with exceptional cast, gripping narrative, and academic approach on romance </u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>As a teaser for Episode 4, streaming exclusively on iWant, Alexa posed for a portrait dressed as a showgirl, giving viewers a playful hint of what’s to come. In another slide, she was seen getting ready for hair and makeup, with a variety of ribbons clipped to her chair as she channeled Marla’s signature coquette energy. </p><p> She also shared heartwarming photos with “Miss Behave” director Ivan Andrew Payawal. In one snap, the two smiled at the camera while holding a clapperboard on set. They even teased fans further with behind-the-scenes moments from the shoot for Episode 2. </p><p>Beyond Marla’s world when the cameras stop rolling, Alexa highlighted her fun bonding moments with the cast. She shared a candid group selfie during a meal break, posed with Xyriel Manabat (Nyx) between takes, and enjoyed a snack with Raven Rigor (Ant) in another frame.  </p><p>While viewers have already witnessed the rising tension between Warren (Akira Morishita) and Cole (JC Alcantara) as they compete for Marla’s affection in Episode 1, Alexa playfully posed for a photo with Akira and JC. JC jokingly grabbed Akira by the collar, offering fans a glimpse of the drama and rivalry set to unfold between their characters. </p><p>Catch Alexa Ilacad as Marla Briones in <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>iWant original</u></strong></a> “Miss Behave,” with fresh episodes dropping every Wednesday exclusively on the streaming platform. </p><p>Viewers can stream the episodes through iWant subscription plans starting at P35 per month in the Philippines, USD 12.99 per month in the United States, and USD 4.99 per month for the rest of the world. Enjoy all the feels you want, only on iWant, the largest library of Filipino feels. Download the app via Google Play or the Apple App Store. </p><div> </div><div><em>*Photos credit to Alexa Ilacad, Raven Rigor, Xyriel Manabat, Director Ivan Andrew Payawal IG  </em></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>More on this story: </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/7/27/miss-behave-strong-impression-with-exceptional-cast-gripping-narrative-academic-approach-on-romance-0036" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>“Miss Behave” makes a strong impression with exceptional cast, gripping narrative, and academic approach on romance</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/7/17/what-the-s-o-s-h-slambook-reveals-about-miss-behave-star-alexa-ilacad-0014" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>What the S.O.S.H Slambook reveals about “Miss Behave” star Alexa Ilacad</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/7/10/the-miss-behave-girls-show-off-their-close-bond-and-playful-energy-behind-the-scenes-0111" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>The “Miss Behave” girls show off their close bond and playful energy behind the scenes</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/7/8/brains-over-fame-the-girls-of-miss-behave-get-candid-in-rapid-fire-quiz-0204" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Brains Over Fame? The girls of “Miss Behave” get candid in Rapid Fire quiz</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/7/4/can-they-read-each-other-s-minds-alexa-ilacad-and-jc-alcantara-take-on-the-telepathy-challenge-0045" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Can they read each other&#x27;s minds? Alexa Ilacad and JC Alcantara take on the “Telepathy Challenge”</u></strong></a></div>

<p>Here’s a peek at Alexa Ilacad's BTS moments from iWant original series “Miss Behave.”</p>

Here’s a peek at Alexa Ilacad's BTS moments from iWant original series “Miss Behave.”