Kaila Estrada may be an acting neophyte but her performance in Viral Scandal is gaining attention and praise. And even if she hails from a family of thespians, spectators love how she creates her own mark in drama. Check out this Kapamilya Toplist of scenes from Viral Scandal to see how Kaila shines in her role as Raven Ramones.

One of Kaila’s strengths as an actress is her crisp delivery of lines. She’s credible even in the moderate scenes like when Raven casually discussed Jigs (Markus Paterson)’s case to Troy (Jake Cuenca). She didn’t have to scream, not yet, but it was easy to feel how disappointed she was when Troy opted not to get involved in saving Jigs from Rica (Charlie Dizon)’s accusations.

There isn’t any doubt that Kaila pulls off the casual, less dramatic scenes as the rich and young Ramones, thanks to her effortless grace. But it’s during the chaotic, unfiltered breakdown moments that she really stuns. There’s a scene where she opened up to Audrey (Maxene Magalona) following a chance encounter with half-sister Rica. Breaking the perfect façade, Raven broke down in tears and said she felt so small and ugly. She was obviously longing for comfort but all she got was her mom’s lectures and self-centered emotions.

In another scene, Raven rushed home only to find Audrey losing control. Her mom was becoming very angry and violent, and she knew why. It had something to do with Troy keeping ties with the Sicats. She called for Jigs’ help, which Troy got mad about. Raven defended Jigs, saying Audrey would’ve not calmed down if it weren’t for him. Then, she confronted her father, unleashing pent-up anguish over their family problems. She hated how Troy seemed to be so drawn to Kakay (Dimples Romana) and Rica but distant to his legal family. Raven struggled to soothe her pain. She was tempted to take alcohol but managed to control the urge, as per her parents’ orders.

The story also comes up with new complications to bring out Kaila’s dramatic prowess even further. She has gripping moments opposite Rica and Kyle (Joshua Garcia) at Balai Arkitektura. First, the scene where she tried to expose Rica’s secret to the BA employees. But she ended up being the one humiliated as Kyle sent her out after taking Rica’s side.

Kaila went viral pulling off that dramatic monologue at Balai Arkitektura. Raven had a long and difficult day. It started with learning about her parents’ separation. She eavesdropped outside the room and heard that Troy’s concern for Rica is one reason for the split-up.

Devastated, she got inside the car and tried to wash away her sorrow with alcohol. Then, she remembered Kyle’s heartbreaking rejection, which also fell on the same day. As the events become more tragic, Kaila also gets better and better at painting the right kind of emotions. From her messy crying moments soaked in self-pity, she composed herself to regain her spunk, and sped away to Balai Arkitektura

The scene that followed proved Kaila can be so arresting you feel nothing but empathy. She arrived like a beast at Balai Arkitektura, tossing all her pain, anger, and disappointment at Rica. It led to a loud confrontation complete with hair-pulling. But as the scene progressed, we saw nothing but Raven’s vulnerability. She revealed, right in front of her enemy, that her life is crumbling down, that her picture-perfect family is a broken home in reality. The monologue was raw yet intense, leaving an immense impact on the crying viewers.

Kaila is beginning to prove she can rise to the challenge of bigger and more dramatic scenes. Watch out for her performances in Viral Scandal, weeknights, on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, and A2Z.