Just last May, Bea Alonzo excitedly told the press that she will be appearing in her first horror film opposite fellow Star Magic talent Jake Cuenca. However, during the birthday party of John "Sweet" Lapus last Monday, July 7, Jake revealed that he has a new leading lady: Shaina Magdayao.
PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) checked with a source who then confirmed Jake's announcement. "Bea has been replaced by Shaina Magdayao because of TV commitments," says the PEP source who is part of the upcoming movie of Star Cinema. "Jake is the male lead and the female co-lead is Maja Salvador. Geoff Eigenmann plays the best friend of Jake in the film."
Bea is the lead character of the upcoming TV series I Love Betty La Fea. She has recently come out with her debut album titled Bea Alonzo, The Real Me. Meanwhile, Jake and Shaina are featured in the July episodes of the Sunday afternoon series Your Song.
The horror movie, which does not have a title yet, is about a murder committed by three college students. They grow up to be adults then the three have their own children (portrayed by Jake Cuenca, Geoff Eigenmann, and Shaina Magdayao). This movie, to be directed by Rico Maria Ilarde, is about children paying for the sins of the parents.
Direk Rico started out as an indie filmmaker who helmed the horror flicks Altar (2007) and Sa Ilalim ng Cogon (2005). He was also tapped to direct the "Aquarium" episode of Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5 (2005).