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<div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:500px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1737588705150DSC06019 copy.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Anthony Jennings | Photography by Oly Ruiz of Metrophoto for Brands</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p><strong>ABS-CBN Studios</strong>, <strong>Star Creatives</strong>, and<strong> Studio 360</strong> kick off the new year with the action-drama series <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people/2025/1/15/metro-style-digital-cover-kicking-off-2025-with-the-powerhouse-cast-of-incognito-1951" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Incognito</em></strong></a>. Conceptualized to showcase the action genre, the series features world-class visuals, a fresh yet familiar story, and to top it all, a stellar ensemble cast. </p><p><em>Incognito</em>, directed by <strong>Lester Pimentel Ong</strong><em>,</em> marks a career milestone for <strong>Anthony Jennings</strong> whose breakthrough project was the drama-romance series<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/people/celebrities/donny-pangilinan-belle-mariano-cant-buy-me-love/36404" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <em>Can’t Buy Me Love</em></a>. While his new series is in a different genre, his character in <em>Incognito</em> somewhat resembles his previous character, Snoop; Anthony’s Tomas Guerrero is a vibrant and layered character that adds a unique flavor of humor and grit to the series. </p><div><strong>Related: </strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people/2025/1/15/metro-style-digital-cover-kicking-off-2025-with-the-powerhouse-cast-of-incognito-1951" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Bold New Year: Kicking Off 2025 With the Star-Studded Cast of ‘Incognito’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:500px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1737588742542DSC06008 copy.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false">On Anthony Jennings: Vest by Inigo, jacket by Hugo Boss, and pants by H&amp;M</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Chatting with <strong>Metro.Style</strong>, Anthony shared his experiences and thoughts about finally stepping into a role he could only dream of. </p><p>“<em>Ang tagal ko nang hinahangad</em> <em>talaga</em> [<em>ang</em>] action [I&#x27;ve long aspired to do action],” he said, sharing that getting this opportunity is an achievement for him. “<em>&#x27;Yung makagawa ka ng parang </em>action star <em>na alam mong &#x27;yung</em> character <em>mo parang</em> superhero, <em>ganu&#x27;n &#x27;yung dating niya, ang </em><em>sarap sa pakiramdam </em>[It feels great to be like an action star where you know your character is like a superhero]<em></em>.“</p><p>While he had dabbled in the genre before, <em>Incognito</em> demanded a whole new level of physical and emotional commitment. </p><p>“Intense ’<em>yung</em> training. <em>Hanggang ngayon nagte</em>-training <em>pa rin kami</em>... <em>May training kami sa</em> Pekiti, tactical, <em>tapos</em> Muay Thai [Our training is intense. We&#x27;re training till now... We have training on Pekiti, tactical, and Muay Thai],” he shared. Despite the challenges in the action scenes, Anthony found joy in every punch, kick, and bruise. He shared, “Every scene <em>talaga</em>, <em>may pasa ako</em>. So, <em>hindi talaga maiiwasan ’yung bukol</em>...  &#x27;<em>Pag</em> action <em>talaga</em>, <em>hindi talaga mawawala &#x27;yung gano&#x27;ng bagay</em>. And, <em>para sa akin</em>, challenging <em>siya </em><em>pero</em> at the same time, <em>sobrang</em> fun<em> sa aki</em><em>n</em>. [I would get bruises every scene. You can&#x27;t really avoid having bumps... But really, when it comes to action, those things are inevitable. And for me, they&#x27;re challenging but at the same time super fun].”</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1737589061060DSC05958 copy.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Anthony’s character, Tomas, is a comedic yet compelling figure within the <em>Incognito</em> team. </p><p>Describing Tomas, Anthony gushed, “<em>Ang ganda nu&#x27;ng</em> character. <em>S&#x27;yempre, andu&#x27;n &#x27;yung</em> fun, &#x27;<em>yung</em> energy. <em>Siya &#x27;yung parang bulakbol sa grupo</em>. <em>Kahit na ganu&#x27;n siya, na may</em> times <em>na hindi siya seryoso</em>, <em>a</em><em>ndu&#x27;n pa rin &#x27;yung</em> focus, <em>&#x27;yung galing niya &#x27;pag nasa mga</em> fight scenes. <em>Nagche</em>-change &#x27;<em>yung </em>character <em>niya</em>. <em>Nagpapatawa siya</em>,<em> n</em><em>akakatawa lang siya</em>, <em>pero pagdating sa</em> combat, <em>pagdating sa</em> war, <em>nag-iiba siya ng </em>character. [The character is nice. Of course, there&#x27;s the fun and the energy. He&#x27;s the troublemaker in the group. But even though he&#x27;s like that, that there are times when he isn&#x27;t serious, his focus is still there, as well as his flair for fight scenes; he changes his character. He makes people laugh and he&#x27;s funny, but when it comes to combat and war, he becomes a different person].&quot;</p><p>This duality made the role both challenging and exciting. Balancing the humor and intensity was tough but rewarding. Tomas’ tough love and shifting emotions show how even the most carefree person carries depth and resilience.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1737590130556DSC05927 copy.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>One of <em>Incognito</em>’s strongest assets is its relatability. “<em>Hindi siya nagfo</em>-focus <em>sa iisang</em> aspect ng buhay ng isang tao [It doesn&#x27;t just focus on one aspect of a person&#x27;s life],” Anthony said, describing how the show explores the narratives of people from different walks of life and the universal struggles everyone faces.</p><p>The narrative’s richness resonates with Filipino audiences while appealing to global viewers, thanks to its heartfelt storytelling and cinematic quality.</p><p>Filming in Matera, Italy—a location featured in iconic movies like <em>James Bond: No Time to Die</em>—contributed to the cinematic quality of the series. </p><p>“<em>Sobrang ganda nu&#x27;ng lugar</em>,” Anthony said, adding that immersing himself in the local culture was as enriching as the scenes they shot. “On- and off-cam <em>namin</em>, <em>masaya lahat &#x27;yung</em> cast, <em>&#x27;yung buong</em> production [The cast and the production crew were all happy on- and off-cam],“ he added, making his entire filming experience abroad, moreso in the Philippines, unforgettable.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1737590175735DSC06001 copy.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:500px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1737590210397DSC06476 copy.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false">(From left) <em>Incognito</em> cast members Richard Gutierrez (as Jose Bonifacio), Baron Geisler (as Miguel Tecson), Ian Veneracion (as Gregorio Paterno), Anthony Jennings (as Tomas Guerrero), and Daniel Padilla (as Andres Malvar)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p><em>Incognito </em>sees Anthony reuniting onscreen with his <em>Can&#x27;t Buy Me Love </em>castmates <strong>Maris Racal</strong> and <strong>Kaila Estrada</strong>; <em>The Iron Heart </em>castmates <strong>Ian Veneracion</strong>, <strong>Baron Geisler</strong>, and<strong> Richard Gutierrez</strong><strong></strong>; and <em>The House Arrest of Us </em>co-actor <strong>Daniel Padilla</strong>.<em></em><em></em><strong></strong><em></em><em></em><em></em><em></em><em></em><em></em><em></em><em></em><br/></p><p>As Anthony reflects on his role in <em>Incognito</em>, he’s filled with gratitude and excitement for what’s next. After all, it was a series that challenged him like never before, making him feel more hopeful for the opportunities to expand his acting portfolio. </p><p>With its perfect mix of high-octane scenes, heart, and humor, <em>Incognito</em> is set to captivate more audiences and cement its place as a groundbreaking series locally and hopefully globally, too.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:500px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1737590269137DSC04660 copy.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Anthony with his castmates Maris Racal (as Gab Rivera) and Kaila Estrada (as Max Alvero)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE2GcIhT-f5/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A5529598%2C%22ls%22%3A2286740.4%2C%22le%22%3A2286743.1%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="826" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" 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 style="text-align:center"><iframe width="925" height="525" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EnYoygfojvs?si=gJFk7ldbk9f9UJzS" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related: </strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people/2025/1/22/-incognito-sees-kaila-estrada-dabbling-in-the-action-genre-for-the-first-time-1757" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>High-Octane Series &#x27;Incognito&#x27; Sees Kaila Estrada Dabbling In the Action Genre for the First Time</strong></a></div><div><strong>Related: <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people/2025/1/22/incognito-reignites-ian-veneracion-s-passion-for-the-action-genre-1729" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>&#x27;Beyond My Expectations&#x27;—&#x27;Incognito&#x27; Reignites Ian Veneracion&#x27;s Passion for the Action Genre</strong></a></strong></div><div><strong>Related: </strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people/2025/1/23/-incognito-showcases-a-different-side-of-baron-geisler-as-an-actor-1801" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>&#x27;Incognito&#x27; Showcases a Different Side of Baron Geisler as an Actor</strong></a></div><div><strong>Related: </strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people/2025/1/23/-fashion-meets-action-maris-racal-takes-on-a-fab-and-fierce-role-in-incognito-1809" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>&quot;Fashion Meets Action&quot;—Maris Racal Takes on a Fab and Fierce Role in &#x27;Incognito&#x27;</strong></a></div><div><strong>Related: </strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people/2025/1/24/-incognito-takes-actor-daniel-padilla-to-new-heights-1736" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>&quot;A Breath of Fresh Air&quot;—&#x27;Incognito&#x27; Takes Actor Daniel Padilla to New Heights</strong></a></div><div><strong>Related: <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people/2025/1/24/richard-gutierrez-further-cements-his-action-star-status-with-incognito-1748" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Richard Gutierrez Further Cements His Action Star Status With &#x27;Incognito&#x27;</a></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong><em>Incognito is now available for streaming on Netflix and iWantTFC. Catch new episodes from Monday to Friday at 8:45 PM on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, Jeepney TV, and TV5.</em></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Photography by<strong> Oly Ruiz of Metrophoto for Brands</strong></p><p>Metro Head: <strong>Christina N. Lopez</strong></p><p>Editor-in-chief: <strong>Geolette Esguerra</strong></p><p>Sittings editors: <strong>Grace Libero-Cruz</strong> and <strong>Randz Manucom</strong></p><p>Fashion associate: <strong>Carla Buyo</strong></p><p>Creative direction by <strong>Chookie Cruz </strong></p><p>Styling by <strong>Myrrh Lao To</strong></p><p>Grooming by <strong>Aron Guevarra</strong></p><p>Hairstyling by <strong>Chino Maniquiz</strong> </p><p>Videographer: <strong>Pat Buenaobra</strong></p><p>Interviewers: <strong>Ryan Christopher Claveria</strong> and <strong>Leigh Sofia Lazo</strong></p><p>Shoot assistant: <strong>Princes del Corro</strong></p><p>Shoot coordination:<strong> Noella Fonbuena</strong> and <strong>Red Dimaandal</strong></p><p>Shot on location at <strong>Ascott Bonifacio Global City</strong></p><p>Special thanks to<strong> Star Creatives</strong></p>

<p>Anthony Jennings takes on a dream role in the action-drama series "Incognito."</p>

Anthony Jennings Delivers Action, Heart, and Humor in 'Incognito'

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Anthony Jennings Delivers Action, Heart, and Humor in 'Incognito'

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