“TO SAY it was challenging is an understatement.”
This was how Lovi Poe described her role in the movie “Latay (Battered Husband),” which will soon make its way to Philippine cinemas after its festival circuit abroad.
In an interview with Push last month, Poe said she loves making films with themes that are hard to talk about, featuring characters that are rarely seen on screen.
“I have never portrayed the role of a violent wife to a battered husband. To say it was challenging is an understatement,” she said.
“I am fond of taking on offbeat roles and doing projects like this that raises awareness about domestic violence, particularly towards men, which isn’t documented as much.”
Poe won the best actress award at the 10th International Film Festival Manhattan for her performance in the said movie.
“Latay” also stars Allen Dizon, who portrays Poe’s husband.
Meanwhile, Poe is looking forward to doing more challenging projects this year.
“So parang 2022 for me was a great learning experience. Parang I was having fun and I was learning at the same time. So 2023 is hopefully [when] I get to use everything that I’ve learned in 2022,” Poe added. (ABS-CBN News)
