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KC Concepcion to star in new U.S. film 'Asian Persuasion'
KC Concepcion on Instagram Wednesday morning announced she is part of new U.S. film "Asian Persuasion."
Posting a screengrab from Variety Magazine that showed her head shot alongside Filipino actors Dante Basco, Paolo Montalban, and Jax Bacani, KC wrote in the caption that they had actually just wrapped Day 3 of filming.
"Thank you for joining us on this new journey. Grateful to be part of this Asian-American project, with our amazing cast & crew," KC added.
According to Variety, KC replaces Toni Gonzaga as the lead star of "Asian Persuason," the directorial debut of Jhette Tolentino, the three-time Tony Awards and Grammy Awards winner.
Also in the cast are Apl.de.Ap, Yam Concepcion, Fe Delos Reyes, Tony Labrusca, and Rex Navarrete.
"Set in New York, romantic comedy 'Asian Persuasion' features a diverse, primarily Asian cast and seeks to elevate, inform and inspire the Asian narrative," Variety continues.
The movie follows newly divorced Mickey, a chef who has been trying to overcome tragedy while trying to establish a Michelin-rated Filipino restaurant. As life continues to be unkind, Mickey comes up with scheme involving online dating and getting remarried. "Everything goes smoothly until Mickey's plot backfires on him," The Asian Persuasion writes on IG.
"Asian Persuasion is produced under the Jhett Tolentino Productions banner with Tolentino and screenwriter Mike Ang serving as producers," Variety adds.
Filipinos might be familiar with Jhett's name as most recently, he produced Isabel Sandoval's critically acclaimed movie "Lingua Franca."
KC earlier dropped hints on Instagram about starring in a movie. On her birthday a week ago, she shared a photo of herself being made up and said "being back on set for my birthday, doing what I’ve always loved, is a celebration in itself."
"Coming back to acting + living in New York for work is another dream come true," she added.
Congratulations, KC! We can't wait to see the movie! — LA, GMA News
