The recent episodes of "FPJ's Batang Quiapo" have been packed with intense, nail-biting action, and heartbreaking drama, but behind the scenes, the stars are having a blast filming.
In the latest happenings, which set impressive new records, David (McCoy de Leon) searched for Bubbles (Ivana Alawi), ready to execute her as he promised the Caballeros. Upon finally meeting Bubbles, whom the Caballeros blame for Pablo (Elijah Canlas)’s death, David expressed his disdain with, “Alam mo sayang ka eh. Maganda ka. Magaling kang makipaglaban. Napagod nga ako sa 'yo eh. May mga ganitong klase palang babae pero sinayang mo ang buhay mo kay Tanggol kaya pagkatapos mo, isusunod ko na 'yang demonyong 'yan."
The scene culminated in a brutal confrontation where David shot Bubbles and then fled, leaving Tanggol (Coco Martin) devastated. Additionally, David succeeded in killing Bubbles’ grandfather, Celso (Soliman Cruz), marking a dark and emotional twist in the storyline.
As Ivana bids farewell to her role as Bubbles, she took to social media to reflect on her journey. “Nung unang inalok sakin ang ‘Batang Quiapo,’ isang malaking tanong ang pumasok sa isip ko. Bakit ako? Kaya ko ba ito? Deserve ko ba?” she wrote. Her heartfelt post highlighted her gratitude towards ABS-CBN, Direk Coco, and her fellow cast members.
Her farewell message was filled with appreciation for her "FPJ’s Batang Quiapo" family. “Salamat sa pag-aalaga ninyo sa akin. At ngayong tapos na ang isang chapter ng buhay ko sa ‘Batang Quiapo,’ babaunin ko lahat ng natutunan ko,” she said. Her warm and sincere goodbye touched fans, who have embraced her character throughout her time on the show.
Up until her final scenes, from the intense showdown to her dramatic portrayal lying in the coffin, Ivana delivered nothing short of an epic performance. She brought her A-game, making every moment—from the action-packed fights to the tear-jerking goodbyes—absolutely unforgettable. We also want to give props to the talented makeup artists who made the wounds and blood dripping on the actors’ faces look so real.
But while Ivana’s departure was marked by intense drama, the cast kept the atmosphere light and playful behind the scenes. Ivana and McCoy might have engaged in a brutal face-off scene, but they found time to sneak in some wacky moments. They couldn’t resist goofing around during breaks!
Nikko Natividad, who plays Bubbles’ cousin, Emong, was absolutely thrilled about filming his scene with McCoy. It was a big moment for him, finally sharing the screen with his good friend. Nikko couldn’t help but joke, Ang tagal kong hinintay na maka eksena kita. Tapos unang beses nating magkakaeksena babarilin nyo lang pala kami.”
While the on-screen action might have you on the edge of your seat, rest assured that the stars of "FPJ’s Batang Quiapo" are bringing plenty of laughs and light-heartedness to the set.