'Huwag Kang Titingin' stars share Holy Week plans
For the young cast of the upcoming horror film “Huwag Kang Titingin,” Holy Week is more than just a break from their hectic schedules. It is also a time for reflection and long-awaited reunions with their family.
At the film’s recent media conference in Quezon City, the Gen Z stars opened up about their personal sacrifices and plans for the Lenten season.
Several cast members admitted they are simply looking forward to slowing down after their celebrated stint in the Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) house, where most of them came from.
Aspiring teen actress Charlie Fleming said she intends to keep things simple after what she described as a “really, really crazy roller coaster” since leaving PBB: Celebrity Collab Edition in 2025.
“I really just want to take the time off to relax, have fun, and enjoy,” she said. “I’m going to Vietnam with a few of my friends. It’s also going to be my first time going out of the country with my mom, so I’m really happy."
For Kapuso young star Sofia Pablo, Holy Week is all about making up for lost time with her mother after a packed work schedule.
“Vacation talaga with my mom. Gusto talaga namin mag-bonding sa labas na kaming dalawa lang,” she said, expressing hopes that their planned trip to South Korea will push through. (We would like to bond outside of the country, just the two of us.)
Her close friend, Allen Ansay, said he would definitely go to Bicol. "My family in Bicol will be complete this Holy Week, and I will celebrate with them. I consider this my much-needed break."
Shuvee Etrata, meanwhile, revealed she will return to her hometown of Bantayan Island in Cebu.
"Not everybody knows that I live in Manila alone and all my family is in the province. So, just last month, I dreamt of my lola. I feel like she reminded me to go back where I came from. So, I'm going back to the island to visit my lola, then renew my internal health, including my mental health," she added.
Kapamilya artist Kira Balinger said she observes a simple Holy Week tradition.
"I don't know if other people share the same practice as I do. Pero pag Holy Week talaga, I don't eat meat. Dapat fish lang," she revealed.
Sean Lucas shared that moving to Manila from Davao has been a constant sacrifice, but this Holy Week, he plans to give back by celebrating his mother’s milestone birthday in Europe, Switzerland, to be exact.
“Gusto kong mag-spend ng time with her, na may intent ka talaga na para sa kanya,” he stated.
What the other members of the cast said:
Michael Sager: "It's not really a week of just relaxation and pahinga. Kumbaga, it's really about God and the sacrifices He's done for us. So for me, my biggest sacrifice is really to think about Him more often, and talagang thank Him for all the blessings He's given me this year and moving forward. "
Anthony Constantino: "Honestly, I'm very last second. I plan very, very late. But definitely, without a doubt, I'm just going to be resting guys, catching up on my sleep, working out, really just investing in myself."
Marco Masa: "I just really want to spend it with my family, especially my brother, whom I haven't been able to bond with for quite some time. So maybe just a simple get-together with some relatives, and one of our favorite ways to bond as a family is playing billiards. I just want to make my brother happy, ensure we catch up, and create moments together that we’ll always remember."
Josh Ford: "I am working here, so my future will be better. My greatest sacrifice is not being able to see my younger sisters (in the UK) grow. For this Holy Week, I'll be working. I'm going to be doing some more online content. And if ever, if there's a chance, or if I have free time, I might go out of the city, that would be nice."
Produced by GMA Pictures and Mentorque Productions, “Huwag Kang Titingin” opens in cinemas nationwide on April 15. It brings a chilling Gen Z twist to Filipino horror by blending viral internet culture with age-old folklore.
The film follows a dangerous online challenge based on an old ritual meant to communicate with the dead, one that awakens a sinister entity feeding on the souls of the living.
With its mix of jump scares, mystery, and emotional depth, “Huwag Kang Titingin” aims to deliver a haunting cinematic experience for a new generation of viewers this summer.