'Balota' leads Netflix's top 10 movies in the Philippines
On its first day on the online streaming platform, the award-winning film Balota swiftly claimed the number one spot on Netflix's list of top 10 movies in the Philippines!
Netizens couldn't get enough of its gripping story and the outstanding performances of its cast.
Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera received widespread praise for her versatile portrayal of Teacher Emmy, and fans couldn't stop raving about her role.
On her Instagram, Marian shared the love and positive reviews from fans. She responded with heartfelt gratitude, "Maraming salamat po. Nakakataba ng puso ang pagmamahal n'yo kay Teacher Emmy."
Photo by: marianrivera IG
Photo by: marianrivera IG
Meanwhile, Kapuso actor Will Ashley also took the opportunity to thank viewers for supporting Balota on the streaming platform. Along with a set of pictures for special shoutouts, Will expressed his gratitude in the caption: "NUMBER 1 PO ANG BALOTA SA NETFLIX! Maraming salamat po muli sa inyong mainit na pagtanggap kay Enzo! Nakaka taba ng puso ang mga comment ninyo!"
Balota tells the story of a land-grabbing tycoon and a former male sexy actor locked in a tight race for the mayoral seat of a small town. Marian's character, Teacher Emmy, gets caught in the crossfire when violence erupts during the elections. She must protect a ballot box containing the last copy of the election results.
Joining Marian in the film are the talented cast: Gardo Versoza, Will Ashley, Royce Cabrera, Raheel Bhyria, Sassa Gurl, Esnyr, Nico Antonio, Donna Cariaga, Joel Saracho, Sue Prado, and Mae Paner.
The suspense-comedy-satire film is co-produced by GMA Pictures and GMA Entertainment Group with Cinemalaya.
It made its debut at the 2024 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, where it garnered significant recognition and prestigious awards.
In August 2024, Balota became one of the top box-office hits at Cinemalaya Bente, with Marian receiving the Best Actress award for her performance. The new cut of the film was later shown in cinemas nationwide in October.
Take a look back at Marian Rivera's message as she's full of grateful to her fans:
