Ayala Malls Cinemas continues its tradition of showcasing acclaimed Filipino films with the exclusive premiere of “Marupok A+.” The queer comedy-thriller, a hit at last year’s Cinemalaya, delves into the complexities of online dating and the dangers of catfishing.

The film follows Janzen Torres (EJ Jallorina), a transgender woman who believes she’s found love online with Theo Balmacenda (Royce Cabrera). However, she soon discovers that Theo’s identity is a fabrication orchestrated by the manipulative Beanie Landridos (Maris Racal).

“Marupok A+” boasts a talented cast, including EJ Jallorina, known for her roles in “Marry Me, Marry You” and as a cover model for Preview’s Pride issue. Royce Cabrera, recognized for his work in “Fuccbois” and various GMA series, and Maris Racal, a Pinoy Big Brother alumna, complete the main cast.

Director Quark Henares shared, “Reading the 2020 Twitter thread of the real Janzen that the movie was based on flipped a switch in my mind: ‘I think one of the things that drew me to the story was, bakit nila gagawin iyon (why would they do that)? That’s really what we tried to solve while writing the film.'”

The film aims to shed light on the experiences of the transgender community and the unique challenges they face in the online dating world. As Ms. Jallorina noted, “Even outside the community, there are people who want to tell our stories. Importante iyon kasi nagkakaroon kami ng work at hindi lang iilan lang (It’s important because we get to work and not just a few) who are LGBTQ+ performers and actors.”

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Ayala Malls Cinemas provides a superior movie-watching experience with state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to diverse programming. Moviegoers can enjoy “Marupok A+” in an immersive environment, complete with plush seating, advanced projection technology, and superior audio.

“Marupok A+” opens exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas on July 10. For more information, visit the Ayala Malls Cinemas FB and IG pages and www.sureseats.com.

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