Elle Villanueva, Kristoffer Martin undergo jiu-jitsu training for 'Makiling'

Elle Villanueva is already preparing for her character's much-awaited revenge in the Kapuso series "Makiling."

In Lhar Santiago's report on "24 Oras," Thursday, the Sparkle star shared that she underwent jiu-jitsu training and expressed her excitement for the show's upcoming episodes.

"Makikita n'yo madami kasi siyang natutunan talaga, 'yung sa six years na nawala siya. So, dun ako pinaka-excited at pinaka-excited din akong gumanti sa kanila," Elle said.

Elle took the training with her co-star, Kristoffer Martin, who plays the role of Seb, a member of the bullies called Crazy 5.

"Isa 'to sa mangyayari sa mga eksena na paparating na magkakalaban kaming dalawa," Elle said.

"Kay Myrtle ka na lang gumanti. Kayo 'yung nagkakasakitan," Kristoffer jokingly said.

The stars also shared that they have already built a bond with their fellow actors.

"Nase-separate din namin 'yung work sa play time eh. Kapag naglalaro lang kami, kunyari 'pag lunchtime lang, minsan nga, natutulog na lang kami. Pero other than that, kapag nasa labas kami kunyari, ininvite kami ni Direk Rado mag-dinner, ayon, nagba-bonding talaga kami," Elle said.

"'Yun 'yung pinakaimportante dito sa trabaho namin kasi sobrang maseselan nga 'yung ginagawa namin, more on physical contact talaga, so 'yung trust talaga sa isa't isa. Kaya ang pinakabinuo talaga namin dito 'yung closeness naming lahat," Kristoffer said.

"Makiling" marks Elle's return to GMA Afternoon Prime with Derrick Monasterio since "Return to Paradise."

Other cast members include Thea Tolentino, Myrtle Sarrosa, Claire Castro, Teejay Marquez, and Royce Cabrera.

"Makiling" airs Mondays to Fridays on GMA Afternoon Prime at 4:05 p.m. after "Stolen Life."

—Carby Basina/MGP, GMA Integrated News