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FIRST LOOK: Jun Ji-Hyun as Ashin in 'Kingdom: Ashin of the North'

FIRST LOOK: Jun Ji-Hyun as Ashin in 'Kingdom: Ashin of the North'

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MANILA -- Netflix on Thursday gave fans a first glimpse of South Korean actress Jun Ji-Hyun as Ashin, the lead character in the much-anticipated “Kingdom” spin-off.

Titled “Kingdom: Ashin of the North,” the special episode follows Ashin, the heiress to a northern Jurchen town, and the secret behind the resurrection plant.

In a virtual event, series writer Kim Eun-hee said she’s always wanted to do a special episode about the resurrection plant since the very beginning but what made it possible is the success of the first two seasons of period zombie series.

Director Kim Seong-hun, for his part, said they could not be more grateful for the enthusiasm the series has received from its global audience because it kept the project moving forward.

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“We have launched two respective series over the years and it’s turned out to be an even bigger success than we imagined. It was a very surreal and unique experience to see all the massive responses from the global audience in real time,” he said.

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“Since we were able to join forces [with Netflix] on this, I thought we were able to eliminate all the prejudice and all the obstacles that came ahead of us. Netflix has provided us with its utmost support.”

On working with Ji-Hyun, Seong-hun said: “There’s no need to mention what a brilliant actor she is. She’s put on a wonderful performance over the years and she is one of the most loved actresses in Korea.”

“When we shot in Jeju Island for the first time, not only myself but all the staff members instantly knew why she is receiving so much love from the global audience. You will be able to see more of her brilliant acting in ‘Ashin of the North.’”

Seong-hun said the special spin-off is currently in post-production and will be released within the year.

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Yayo Aguila reveals she has forgiven Baron Geisler: ‘Kung si Lord nga nagpapatawad’

Yayo Aguila reveals she has forgiven Baron Geisler: ‘Kung si Lord nga nagpapatawad’

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Actress Yayo Aguila revealed that she and her daughter have forgiven Kapamilya actor Baron Geisler. In an episode of Lutong Bahay where she guested earlier this week, she shared that she has accepted his apologies but will never forget what he did to her daughter.

Baron was previously charged with acts of lasciviousness after allegedly groping the breasts of Patrizha Maree Martinez at a bar. The actor was then found guilty by the Makati Metropolitan Trial Court (MTC) Branch 61 where he was ordered to pay the sum of ₱30,000 in damages.

After more than a decade since it happened, Yayo shared that they bumped into each other at an event where the Kapamilya actor asked for forgiveness. She felt the sincerity of Baron’s apology which she accepted.

“Oo naman, nagkita na kami, years ago sa isang event ng showbiz. Wala akong choice, nagkasalubong kami tapos binati niya ako. Nag-sorry naman siya, nag-sorry siya so sakin malaking bagay yung it takes guts para makapag-sorry ka. Feeling ko naman sincere siya,” she shared.

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The actress then added her daughter shared the same sentiments with her but added that she will never forget what he did to her.

“Ayoko siyang i-judge pero yung nag-sorry siya sa'kin, sinabi ko yun sa daughter ko. Actually, yung anak ko, sabi niya, 'Ma, napatawad ko naman siya eh, pero hindi ko makakalimutan yung ginawa niya.' Ganun din 'yung stand ko,” she added.

Despite forgiving Baron, Yayo maintained that she doesn’t want to work with him in the near future. She claimed that she will only work with him if the material given to them is good but will remain civil with him.

“Napatawad naman na namin siya pero ayoko siya makatrabaho, yung ganun. Pero if given the chance kunyari may magandang project, kasama ko siya, pwede ko naman siyang hindi kausapin sa set. Work is work,” she said.

“So, you don't have to be friends with him kasi sa work di naman kailangan lahat friends mo. Kung work, work lang," she continued.

The star maintained that she doesn’t harbor resentment for the Kapamilya actor.

"Kung si Lord nga nagpapatawad, tayo pa kayang tao? Basta at least kami nabawasan naman kami ng bigat sa dibdib forever,” she ended.

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