Award-winning veteran actress Elizabeth Oropesa reminisced about her first on-screen kiss in a film, describing it as scandalous during its time.

"I've done films similar to this. The first was with Alma Moreno, where we had a kissing scene in 'Si Malakas, Si Maganda, at Si Mahinhin' (1980). At that time, it was considered scandalous, but it became a box office hit because it really happened," Elizabeth shared during the recent press conference for the upcoming movie "I Fell, It's Fine" under Wide International Film and Entertainment, held at Deer Claus Restaurant in Timog, Quezon City.

Elizabeth Oropesa (Images courtesy of Facebook)

Elizabeth added, "My takeaway is that we should accept whom we love, regardless of who they are, as long as it's love. Even now, many people still struggle to accept same-gender relationships. There remains a bit of taboo, but I think more people are becoming open-minded and accepting that this truly happens. We should broaden our perspectives."

The 71-year-old actress also revealed she once felt flattered when a beauty queen was attracted to her during her younger years.

"Back in my time, many women were attracted to me—including a beauty queen. I was surprised, and she was even more beautiful than I. Her approach was subtle; she gave me gifts, and I was truly flattered.

From left: Director Sigfrid Andrea P. Bernardo, Elizabeth Oropesa, Glaiza de Castro, Rhian Ramos, and Executive Producers Pauline Mae Publico and April Martin.

"I'm used to attracting men, but being admired by women was a different kind of thrill for me. That experience truly flattered me, so I understand how it can happen. I also have many friends in same-gender relationships who have been together for a long time," Elizabeth added.

Rhian Ramos and Glaiza de Castro, lead stars of "I Fell, It's Fine," were asked if they had similar experiences. Both actresses said they had never been courted by women.

"Not in my experience," said Rhian. Glaiza echoed, "Same. No woman has ever courted me."

Glaiza de Castro (left) and Rhian Ramos

Director Sigfrid Andrea P. Bernardo expressed her excitement about the upcoming Girls' Love (GL) film "I Fell, It's Fine," which she also wrote. The movie will premiere in cinemas on Black Saturday, April 4.

"Love is genderless, and it knows no boundaries. The subject matter is sensitive, but I am grateful that my cast and producers support my advocacy.

"It's not about gender—it's all about love. Sometimes, when you love and get hurt, how do you pick yourself up and learn to love again? When you get hurt, you build walls and become stronger.

"Let's be careful with love. In life, we all stumble, but that's okay. That's the main message of the film: you may fall, but what's important is how you rise again," said Sigrid, who also directed the 2017 film "Kita Kita," the highest-grossing independent film in the Philippines.

Executive Producers Pauline Mae Publico (left) and April Martin

Talking about the film, Rhian said, "It's out of this world. That's all I want to say. I don't want to give details, but it's really unique. I've never seen a love story like this, and I feel like we'll be the first to do it."

"I Fell, It's Fine" is a reunion project for Rhian and Glaiza, who previously starred together in the Kapuso series "The Rich Man's Daughter" in 2015, where Rhian's character falls in love with Glaiza's.

Glaiza also shared that she and Rhian have intimate scenes in their latest project. "Rhian and I share intimate scenes. It was memorable because Rhian is so delicate—that's really how I felt. Our director gave us the space to explore those moments," she said.