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Actor Miguel Tanfelix is proving his talents extend beyond acting after recently taking on the role of co-director for a scene in GMA's action-drama series "Taskforce Firewall."

During a media visit to the show's set in Marikina, Miguel shared how he was given the opportunity to help direct a sequence featuring his character, Galo, and Emma, played by Lexi Gonzales.

"Actually yung scene na may punching bag and yung may bench, parang special tambayan ni Galo, additional sequence lang yun. Kasi nung binabasa ko yung script, napansin ko na hindi pa namin namimilk yung eksena ni Galo at Emma," he said.

Miguel revealed that he and Lexi also collaborated on the dialogue, crafting much of the exchange on the spot to make the moment feel more authentic.

"Yung scene na yun kasi parang safe space ni Galo, and yung lines na rin kami na rin ni Lexi nag-usap kung paano namin bibitawan yung mga lines namin," he shared.

His involvement did not stop there.

According to Miguel, director Rico Gutierrez later entrusted him with co-directing their motorcycle scene.

"Nung ite-tape na namin yung scene, sabi sa akin ni Direk Rico, 'Sige, mag-tracking kayo. Miguel, gusto ko ikaw mag-co-direct nito.'"

Miguel admitted he initially felt the pressure, especially since he studied film in college and has long dreamed of becoming a director.

"Na-pressure kasi nag-take ako ng film before. Pero sabi niya sa akin, 'No, it's an exercise. Gusto mo maging director in the future, so consider this as an exercise.'"

Although it was not his first time directing, Miguel said the experience became even more meaningful because of Gutierrez's trust and encouragement.

"Very thankful po ako na supportive si Direk sa pangarap ko in the future. Ako kasi tamang masid lang ako sa tabi, pero kapag binibigyan ng opportunities na ganun, medyo nape-pressure ako. Pero nandun na yung opportunity, so grinab ko na lang."

Despite the opportunity, Miguel said he is not ready to fully transition behind the camera just yet.

"Kasi kinakabahan pa rin po ako. Parang gusto ko po muna mag-focus dito sa character ko."

For now, his priority remains bringing Galo's story to life, especially as the series welcomes a new character portrayed by Kyline Alcantara.

Kyline joins "Taskforce Firewall" as forensic analyst Callie Sandoval, a character with a mysterious connection to Galo that is expected to add a new dynamic to Team Firewall.

"Dagdag kulay sa buong Team Firewall kung paano ang dynamics nila pag nandiyan na si Callie," Miguel said.

"Taskforce Firewall" airs Mondays to Fridays at 8:50 p.m. on GMA Prime.