AT A GLANCE
From the beginning of the shoot until post-production, Alessandra was involved as the main character and producer.
Aside from working as an actress in various films and TV series and receiving recognition from award-giving bodies, Alessandra De Rossi takes on her producer/actress side as she stars in a new movie, "What If," with JM De Guzman, now streaming on Netflix.
During an exclusive roundtable interview with Alessandra last Sept. 6, Alessandra explained how she came up with the story during the pandemic.
"During the pandemic naka-isip ako ng what if siguro nakalock sa bahay, tapos, minsan dun mo lang malaman yung ugali ng isang tao, so naisip ko paano yung couple na hindi masyadong nagsama and then nalock kayo on your honeymoon, parang interesting yun," Alessandra said.
(During the pandemic, I wondered if you were locked in the house; you only get to know someone's behavior occasionally. So what about the couple who didn't get along well and were locked out during your honeymoon? That sounds interesting)
From the beginning of the shoot until post-production, Alessandra was involved as the main character and producer.
"As a producer, talagang hanggang post production nandun ako, from the heart na yung trabaho ko kasi gusto ko syempre bantayan lahat and alagaan si JM ng tama and alagaan ang itsura ko," she said.
(As a producer, I was there until post-production. My work is from the heart because I want to watch over everything, care for JM properly, and care for my appearance.)
Aside from her current film, she also co-produced previous projects, such as "Through Night and Day" with Paolo Contis (co-written by Noreen Capili) and "My Amanda," with Piolo Pascual, which was her directorial debut.
"What If?" is directed by Emmanuel Quindo Palo. The movie follows the story of newlywed musicians Billie and Jecs who get trapped in a storm on their honeymoon island. They must face difficult truths that could tear their marriage apart.
Teaming up again after their first film, "Lucid," in 2019, the award-winning actress compliments JM's presence while doing the film together.
"Nagustuhan ko yung presence niya, yung parang uy okay pala katrabaho ito, walang arte, masarap ka chika ganyan, kaya one thing na nadiscover ko kay JM is hindi siya makabitaw agad, pero ang maganda kay JM kahit lines anong ibato mo sa kanya kaya niyang saluhin," she added.
(I liked his presence. I was like, he's an excellent actor to work with, he has many stories to tell, etc. One thing I discovered about JM is that he can't let go immediately, but the good thing about JM is that any lines you give him, he will deliver.)
JM also shared that working in a film for the second time with Alessandra was good because it's like working with a friend.
"Si Alex ay isang mabuting kaibigan and katrabaho, kasi kahit anong problema ko mapawork or personal si Alex ready na siya makinig, kaya I'm very happy that I get to work with her again on this film," JM shared.
(Alex is a good friend and co-worker because no matter what problem I have at work or personally, Alex is ready to listen, so I'm delighted that I get to work with her again on this film.)
