Tanggol meets Tisay!
In the #FPJBQLucky9 episode of “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” we were introduced to a new character! Enter the gorgeous woman in a yellow sports car who crashes the table where Tanggol (Coco Martin) and his squad are hanging out at the casino. While the high-value diamond, the Star of Venus– stolen from Don Facundo (Jaime Fabregas) and used by Tanggol as bet –raises the stakes, Tisay, played by Barbie Imperial, brings even more excitement to the game with her captivating presence!
Everyone’s been buzzing about Barbie’s debut in the series! So, how did her first day on set go? Check out these behind-the-scenes clips from “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” to see for yourself!
One video captured Barbie’s first day taping as Tisay, just a week after finding out she’d be joining the trending action-drama series. She was thrilled diving into her new role, but felt a bit nervous since her last teleserye was three years ago. Thankfully, her co-stars made everything easier.
“Sobrang pina-feel ng lahat ng tao sa ‘Batang Quiapo’ na hindi mabigat ‘yung aura. Lahat tumutulong. Lahat naka-smile. Lahat masayang kasama. So, masaya ang first taping day,” expressed Barbie.
The Kapamilya actress has nothing but praise for the “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” staff and cast, saying, “The set is very light. Everybody is so kind. Everybody is so generous.” While some actors might feel pressured joining a series midway, Barbie felt completely welcomed and taken care of, which eased her nerves. You can see in the BTS videos just how much effort went into her grand entrance—from the location and set to the overall vibe of the scene.
In the clip, you can see the crew members guiding Barbie on the blockings, and she’s extra attentive to the instructions. She was pleasantly surprised by the no-script style of “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” but luckily, everyone was incredibly helpful, especially director and lead actor, Coco.
It’s not her first time working with Coco. To recall, she had a brief stint as a female cop in “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” where Coco was also both the lead and one of the directors. Now, joining “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” she’s incredibly thankful to the Primetime King. “I am very grateful and thankful to the whole staff of ‘Batang Quiapo,’ especially Direk Coco, dahil ako ‘yung napili niyang mag-play ng role ni Tisay.”
Barbie hasn’t been told she’ll be diving into action scenes just yet, but she’s staying ready just in case. She’s already been hitting boxing and Muay Thai classes to gear up for anything that comes her way!
Right now, we're still getting to know Tisay’s character, who seems pretty enigmatic and has a hint of cunning, like she’s hiding something up her sleeve. We’ve already seen her as a high-stakes gambler in the casino, but it turns out there’s more to her than meets the eye—like the fact that she’s also a singer!
Stay tuned for more thrilling scenes in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” weeknights on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, TV5, and A2Z!