Monster (怪物) - Finding The Unknown Things

When talking about Japanese monsters in general, we know them as bakemono (化け物), but there is also another term for monsters which is kaibutsu (怪物). Which makes me wonder about this 2023 film which also had its premiere at the 76th Cannes Film Festival.

Starring Sakura Andō, Eita Nagayama, Soya Kurokawa, Hinata Hiiragi, and Yūko Tanaka, initially it feels like a thriller or horror film because of its trailer. But I guess it was intended to redirect the expectation for the storyline which has a very interesting twist.

Initially, the story tells the complicated relationship between mother and child, classmates and their teacher, the school and back to their families. The problems arose with the changes in Minato (Sōya Kurokawa) was noticed by his mother, Saori (Sakura Andō) and this prompted her to investigate the involvement of his teacher Hori (Eita Nagayama) and classmate Hoshikawa (Hinata Hiiragi). Things gets more complicated as more secrets and atrocities are revealed. 

Prime Video Announces Premiere Date and Debuts Official Trailer for Cattleya Killer

Series adaptation of classic ‘90s Filipino film Sa Aking Mga Kamay to debut on Prime Video June 1

The series marks the first local series collaboration between Prime Video and ABS-CBN

Prime Video today announced the premiere date of Cattleya Killer, an Amazon Exclusive crime-thriller series, and debuted the official trailer. The six-episode series, produced by ABS-CBN International Production and Nathan Studios, is based on a classic ‘90s Filipino film, Sa Aking Mga Kamay (In My Own Hands), and will be available on Prime Video on June 1 in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other selected territories. The series marks the first series collaboration between Prime Video and ABS-CBN, further promoting Filipino talents and stories to the world.

Cattleya Killer stars Arjo Atayde, the winner of Best Actor at the 2020 Asian Academy Creative Awards, along with Jake Cuenca, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Jane Oineza, Ria Atayde, Ricky Davao, Nonie Buencamino, and Christopher de Leon.

Ria Atayde Career Continues To Shine In "The Hows Of Us"

With even just a few years in showbiz, Ria Atayde is doing well with her career along with the success of his family. Ria started with several side roles in the Kapamilya Network which eventually led to more roles. Now she is part of the groundbreaking film featuring KathNiel in "The Hows of Us" by Cathy Garcia-Molina.

The movie is now showing in theaters and is one of the last films by Direk Cathy before she retires from directing films. Ria mentioned that it was her bucketlist to be part of a Cathy Carcia-Molina film, she got this opportunity ahead of her mother Sylvia Sanchez and brother Arjo Atayde. 

This year, she recently launched a business with Joseph Marco. Ria’s role in the movie is said to play an important role between the characters of  Kathryn and Daniel, George and Primo. Ria is also slated to be part of the MMFF Movie "The Girl In The Orange Dress" which details were still not completely revealed but we might see a more daring Ria there.

Nevertheless Ria is doing good in her career, she is taking its slow yet sure with more projects, businesses, and now a growing household name. We are also excited what is in store for her in the future.

Ria Atayde and Joseph Marco Opens LAB by Eyebrowery!

Ria Atayde, Joseph Marco and Klarisse Tabao.

One great move for celebrities is to have their own business that they can look forward to. And this is what Ria Atayde and Joseph Marco had in mind when they launched their partnership with the launch of LAB by Eyebrowdery at Ayala Malls Feliz in Marikina City. Ria and Marco are still active in showbiz and have projects with the Kapamilya network, though they went with a unusual yet trending venture of cosmetic services rather than the usual food and fashion.