July 10 2026By MARK JOSEPH F. CARREONKapuso actress Glaiza de Castro expressed her excitement for her highly anticipated new film, Amir, which serves as the Kapuso network's official entry to this year’s 52nd Metro Manila Film Festival.
Fresh off her acclaimed performance in the animated documentary 58th, which garnered widespread international recognition, Glaiza is set to pivot to the fantasy-drama genre.
In an exclusive interview with 24 Oras’ Chika Minute, the actress shared her enthusiasm for the role, noting how vastly different it is from her previous project.
She explained that while 58th carried the heavy weight of a tragic real-world event, exploring the harrowing story of the Maguindanao massacre; their MMFF 2026 entry offers a complete shift, inviting audiences to explore a world of fantasy through the eyes of the titular character, Amir.
“I think coming from 58th din na parang it’s a very tragic story but we always need to be reminded of what happened sa history,” Glaiza said.
