'Lilim' stars Ryza Cenon, Mon Confiado, and Eula Valdez share scary encounters about the supernatural


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  • Ryza recently shared an intriguing revelation about herself: she possesses a third eye.


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Heaven Peralejo (Images courtesy of Viva Films)

Actors Ryza Cenon, Mon Confiado, and Eula Valdez shared their chilling encounters with the supernatural, recounting eerie moments that sent shivers down their spines. 

At the recent premiere of the spine-chilling horror film "Lilim," held at The Block SM North in Quezon City, the stars of the movie, used to the spooky mood on and off set, shared how these eerie events became a normal part of their daily lives. Their stories added interest to the evening as they talked about what made the filming experience both scary and memorable.

Ryza recently shared an intriguing revelation about herself: she possesses a third eye. 

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Ryza Cenon

During an interview, she explained that this unique ability allows her to perceive things beyond the ordinary, giving her insights that most people may overlook. 

"Actually may third eye ako. Kapag nakakaramdam ako sa mga location namin, deadma na lang. Sometimes kinakausap ko naman sila at nagso-sorry ako. Sinasabi ko pasenya na at nabubulabog namin kayo. Nagtatabi-tabi po ako ganyan. Normal na sa akin yung may nararamdaman ako or may nakikita ako. (I have a third eye that allows me to sense things in our surroundings. When I notice something, I usually choose to ignore it. Occasionally, I talk to these entities and apologize, letting them know that we are not here to disturb anyone. It's normal for me to feel or see these things)," she said. 

Eula vividly remembers her childhood fears, particularly during the intense moments of a film location shoot.

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Eula Valdez

"One time may nakita akong naka-float na legs. Sumisigaw ako pero papunta naman sa kanya. Sabi ko lola ko yun. Tinanong nila ako kung ano ang suot. Nagkwento ako. It turned out yun ang suot niya nung namatay siya. (One time I saw someone with floating legs. I was screaming but I was going to her. I said it was my grandmother. They asked me what she was wearing. I told them the story. It turned out that was what she was wearing when she died)," she said.

Eula added: "Ayoko rin pumunta sa mga patay kasi madalas may sumusunod. May dalawang maid ako sabi ko sa kanila sino yung nasa gitna ninyo. Akala nila tinatakot ko sila. Yun pala yung kapitbahay namin magparenovate ng bahay. Yun pala may namatay doon pero hindi nila pinaalam sa marami. (I also don't like going to the wake because there are spirits following me. I have two maids and I asked them about the person who walked with them. They thought I was scaring them. It turned out that someone had died in our neighborhood but they kept quiet about it)"

The award-winning veteran actress shared additional horror stories with the press. "Kapag taping namin, may mga nakikita ako sa puno na maitim pero nanlilisik yung mga mata nila. Tama pala yun na kinakausap mo sila at sabihin mo na hindi kayo manggugulo. Sila naman nasa puno lang sila. So sinabihan ko sila sa set na huwag magulo kasi ayaw nila na naiistorbo. Minsan nga nagto-toothbrush ako pero parang nararamdaman mo sa likod mo parang may energy. Sabihin mo na lang, 'Inaantok na ako. Ayoko ng tinatakot. Then minsan kumakain ako may batang sumisilip sa akin. Pero nasanay na lang ako. (While we were filming, I noticed shadows in the trees, and their eyes were shining. I communicated with them, reassuring them that we weren't disturbing anyone. They were simply present in the trees, so I reminded the crew not to make any unnecessary noise. There were times when I was brushing my teeth, and it felt like there was energy behind me. During those moments, I would just say, "I'm getting sleepy; I don't want to be scared." There were also times when I was eating, and I saw a kid peeking at me. Eventually, I just got used to it.)

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Mon Confiado

Mon shared that he has spent time inside a casket on three different occasions during his career. Each time he took on this unsettling role, he experienced a high fever, which resulted from the stress and emotional weight of the experience.

"Tatlong beses na akong pinapasok sa loob ng kabaong. Promise iba ang feeling sa loob. And everytime na pinapasok ako sa loob, nilalagnat ako. Recently, na-witness pa ito ni Heaven (Peralejo) na pinasok na naman ako sa ataol at grabe. Nilagnat na naman ako. Sabi nila bago yung ataol pero feeling ko for rent yung ataol na ginamit namin. Parang yun ang ginagamit habang may burol so parang gamit na. Hindi ko alam kung psychological yun pero nilalagnat talaga ako. Pero magdarasal lang ako at nawawala na yung lagnat ko kinabukasan. (I've been put inside the coffin three times. I promise the feeling inside is different. And every time I'm put inside, I have a fever. Recently, Heaven (Peralejo) witnessed me being put in the coffin again. I have a fever again. They said the coffin was new but I feel like it was used for rent. I don't know if it's psychological but I really have a fever. But I just pray and my fever will go away the next day)," Mon said.

Co-stars Heaven Peralejo and Gold Aceron have not experienced any paranormal events in their lives. However, they both strongly believe that restless spirits exist, lingering in the shadows and seeking resolution.

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Director Mikhail Red

Directed by Mikhail Red under Viva Films, "Lilim" follows the harrowing journey of a sister and brother who seek refuge in a secluded orphanage amid social unrest and mysterious disappearances. What begins as a sanctuary quickly transforms into a nightmare as the siblings uncover dark cult practices and confront an ancient evil hidden beneath the surface.

“I wanted to make a film about a hidden society sheltering from the encroaching oppression of the times, only to collapse and fall victim to their own beliefs, a society shackled by fear and by fanaticism, mirroring the very world it tries to escape,” said Mikhail in an interview with Variety

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The cast of 'Lilim'

The director added: “It is also my first horror film seen through the eyes of children. ‘Lilim’ is a bigger and more ambitious production compared to ‘Deleter’ and ‘Nokturno,’ with more complex sequences, perspectives and characters, production was quite challenging for us being a period set film.”

"Lilim" is now showing in cinemas nationwide.