Joshua Garcia returns to the big screen via barkada movie ‘Fruitcake’
Kapamilya actor Joshua Garcia shared insights about his upcoming romantic-comedy film “Fruitcake,” opening in local cinemas on June 12. Directed by Joel Ferrer, “Fruitcake” delves into the everyday struggles of Filipinos in life, love, and career. The film follows the intertwined fates of characters as they search for happiness and meaning in the bustling chaos of Metro Manila.
The ensemble cast includes Heaven Peralejo, Empoy Marquez, Kaila Estrada, Jane Oineza, Enchong Dee, and KD Estrada, among others.
During the film’s media and fan conference last Saturday, Garcia described “Fruitcake” as an uplifting “barkada” movie.
“Mas masaya siya panoorin kung kasama mo ‘yung barkada mo. At hindi lang ito isang kwento, maraming kwento ‘to na pinagsama-sama,” Garcia said.
Ferrer emphasized that “Fruitcake” is a stark contrast to the isolation many experienced during the pandemic.
“Parang istorya ‘to na ayaw mong mag-isa, ayaw mo ng isolated ka sa mga tao. Ang sarap lang gumawa ng pelikula na refreshing siya for me kasi you can see a lot of people tapos alam mo lahat konektado. Parang baliktad na baliktad ‘to sa naranasan natin nung pandemic na lahat tayo magkakalayo, ito parang lahat tayo connected,” Ferrer said.
Peralejo and Estrada revealed that their roles in “Fruitcake” are a departure from their previous projects.
“Siyempre nakaka-panibago and si Direk Joel lang ‘yung naglabas sa ’kin ng comedy side. So talagang I trusted him kung paano ‘yung treatment na gagawin kasi di ba mas drama ako, mas serious sa acting,” Peralejo shared.
“Dito sa ‘Fruitcake’ siyempre different din siya for me kasi nga parang first time ko rin to be part of a comedy project so medyo nakakapanibago rin but I’m glad to be part of ‘Fruitcake,'” Estrada added.
Peralejo highlighted the film’s potential for self-reflection.
“Hindi ko po ‘to nagagawa – itong character na ‘to so mapapatawa ka. Marami kang mare-realize na mga bagay-bagay and it’s just full of love also,” she said.
OPM singer-songwriter Yeng Constantino breathes new life into Eraserheads’ “Fruitcake,” serving as the film’s official soundtrack.
Presented by Cornerstone Studios and Create Cinema, “Fruitcake” is written by Ferrer and Miko Livelo. The film is set to premiere in cinemas on June 12.
