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''Cattleya Killer'' is a Philippine
psychological thriller Psychological thriller is a Film genre, genre combining the thriller (genre), thriller and psychological fiction genres. It is commonly used to describe literature or films that deal with psychological narratives in a thriller or thrilling setting ...
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television series directed by
Dan Villegas Dan Villegas is a Filipino cinematographer and director. He won the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Director award for his film '' English Only, Please''. He graduated from Ateneo de Manila University. He also took up film courses at the M ...
. The series stars
Arjo Atayde Juan Carlos "Arjo" Campo Atayde (born November 5, 1990) is a Filipinos, Filipino actor and politician who has served as the representative for Quezon City's Quezon City's 1st congressional district, 1st district since 2022. He is best known fo ...
, with
Jake Cuenca Juan Carlos Cuenca (; born December 30, 1987), popularly known as Jake Cuenca, is a Filipino actor. He also played for United Football League Division 2 sides Team Socceroo FC. Career At the age of nine, Cuenca was discovered by talent scout ...
,
Christopher de Leon Christopher Strauss de León (born October 31, 1956), also known as Boyet, is a Filipino actor, filmmaker and politician. Often referred to as the "King of Philippine Drama", he gained stardom for his leading man roles in numerous film and te ...
,
Jane Oineza Elizabeth Jane Urbano Oineza (born July 22, 1996), is a Filipino actress. She began her career at age five, debuting in the romantic drama '' Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan'' (2001). A pioneer member of the gag show '' Goin' Bulilit'', she has since ...
, Ria Atayde,
Ricky Davao Frederick Charles Abiera Davao (May 30, 1961 – May 1, 2025) was a Filipino actor and television director. Career Davao began his career in the entertainment industry in 1978 as a dancer for the Vicor Crowd group. Later in the year, he had h ...
,
Nonie Buencamino Anthony Buencamino, known professionally as Nonie Buencamino, is a Filipino character actor known for his television and theater work. He is strongly associated with Philippine New Wave Cinema, playing roles such as Mayor Bartolome in Jun La ...
and
Zsa Zsa Padilla Esperanza "Zsa Zsa" Perez Padilla (born May 28, 1964) is a Filipino singer, actress, television host, music producer and businesswoman. Referred to as the "''Divine Diva''", Padilla is recognized as one of the top female recording artists in th ...
also starring. It is the sequel to the 1996 film ''
Sa Aking mga Kamay ''Sa Aking Mga Kamay'' (English: ''In My Own Hands'') is a 1996 Philippine psychological thriller drama film directed by Rory B. Quintos from a screenplay written by Ricky Lee, Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario, and Benjou Elgincolin, which was adapted fro ...
''. The series premiered on
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on June 1, 2023.


Plot

Two decades after the infamous Cattleya Killer case, the man who cracked the case, Joven dela Rosa (
Christopher de Leon Christopher Strauss de León (born October 31, 1956), also known as Boyet, is a Filipino actor, filmmaker and politician. Often referred to as the "King of Philippine Drama", he gained stardom for his leading man roles in numerous film and te ...
), is now NBI Deputy Director. His youngest son, Anton (
Arjo Atayde Juan Carlos "Arjo" Campo Atayde (born November 5, 1990) is a Filipinos, Filipino actor and politician who has served as the representative for Quezon City's Quezon City's 1st congressional district, 1st district since 2022. He is best known fo ...
), is one of his top agents, while his eldest, Benjie (
Jake Cuenca Juan Carlos Cuenca (; born December 30, 1987), popularly known as Jake Cuenca, is a Filipino actor. He also played for United Football League Division 2 sides Team Socceroo FC. Career At the age of nine, Cuenca was discovered by talent scout ...
), runs a foundation for traumatized women. After a young woman's body is discovered, bearing the same markings as the long-dead Cattleya Killer, the lives of the three men, and everyone around them, are thrown into turmoil. Dark secrets are bought forward, as the line between the real world and the unreal blurs. Anton dela Rosa becomes the prime suspect when past traumas and long-buried secrets are brought to light.


Cast


Main cast

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Arjo Atayde Juan Carlos "Arjo" Campo Atayde (born November 5, 1990) is a Filipinos, Filipino actor and politician who has served as the representative for Quezon City's Quezon City's 1st congressional district, 1st district since 2022. He is best known fo ...
as Anton dela Rosa ** Enzo Osorio Biag as young Anton *
Jake Cuenca Juan Carlos Cuenca (; born December 30, 1987), popularly known as Jake Cuenca, is a Filipino actor. He also played for United Football League Division 2 sides Team Socceroo FC. Career At the age of nine, Cuenca was discovered by talent scout ...
as Benjie dela Rosa ** Zyren Dela Cruz as teen Benjie *
Christopher de Leon Christopher Strauss de León (born October 31, 1956), also known as Boyet, is a Filipino actor, filmmaker and politician. Often referred to as the "King of Philippine Drama", he gained stardom for his leading man roles in numerous film and te ...
as Joven dela Rosa *
Jane Oineza Elizabeth Jane Urbano Oineza (born July 22, 1996), is a Filipino actress. She began her career at age five, debuting in the romantic drama '' Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan'' (2001). A pioneer member of the gag show '' Goin' Bulilit'', she has since ...
as Tina Galvez * Ria Atayde as Micah Tapales *
Ricky Davao Frederick Charles Abiera Davao (May 30, 1961 – May 1, 2025) was a Filipino actor and television director. Career Davao began his career in the entertainment industry in 1978 as a dancer for the Vicor Crowd group. Later in the year, he had h ...
as Demet Noble *
Nonie Buencamino Anthony Buencamino, known professionally as Nonie Buencamino, is a Filipino character actor known for his television and theater work. He is strongly associated with Philippine New Wave Cinema, playing roles such as Mayor Bartolome in Jun La ...
as Raffy Canete *
Zsa Zsa Padilla Esperanza "Zsa Zsa" Perez Padilla (born May 28, 1964) is a Filipino singer, actress, television host, music producer and businesswoman. Referred to as the "''Divine Diva''", Padilla is recognized as one of the top female recording artists in th ...
as Aurora 'Auri' Melendez


Supporting cast

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Ketchup Eusebio Michael Allen Eusebio (born September 9, 1985), better known by his stage name Ketchup Eusebio, is a Filipino actor. Filmography Television Film Accolades References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Eusebio, Ketchup Star Magic ABS- ...
as Rigor Salas * Frances Makil-Ignacio as Lorelei Mumar * Rafa Siguion-Reyna as Jonty Laurena * Jojit Lorenzo as Jester/Talek *
Ryan Eigenmann Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann (; born July 22, 1978) is a Filipino actor. Early life Ryan Richard Alatiit-Eigenmann is one of the third generation of the Mesa-Gil clan of actors. His grandparents are musician Eddie Mesa and actress Rosem ...
as Gene Rivera *
Lito Pimentel Joselito Pimentel (born May 27, 1963), known professionally as Lito Pimentel, is a Filipino film and television actor. He is the nephew of the late game show host Pepe Pimentel. Early life and career Pimentel's career began in the early 1980s ...
as Randolph * Cheska Inigo as Sally Vitan * Joel Saracho as Victor Pescante *
Sandino Martin Augusto Rafael Sandino Martin (born October 12, 1991) or known professionally as Sandino Martin is a Filipino people, Filipino actor. Personal life Martin was raised a Mormon. Filmography Television Film Theater Awards and nominati ...
as Nolet


Other cast

* Annicka Dolonius as Mazy Fontanilla * Micah Muñoz as Brylle * Anne Feo as Atty. Jen Flaminiano * Abed Green as Jake * Jarred Jaicten as Pen Acosta * Allison Smith as Nancy Jane Paterno * Jellene Geviane De Vera as Bar Waitress * Jorge Cariño, Zen Hernandez, Niko Baua, Adrian Ayalin and Kori Quintos as News Reporters * Nikko Natividad as Nonoy Eightball * Michael Delgado as Ollie * Teetin Villanueva as Cassie Nolasco * Zeppi Borromeo as Poling * Erlinda Gonzalez as Marisa * Adriann D. Apruebo as Bearish Guy * Alexa Ocampo as Yvonne (Victim 3) * Harry Archie Soon as Tricycle Driver * * Additionally, appearing via
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are
Chin-Chin Gutierrez Carminia Lourdes Cynthia Arnaldo Gutierrez (born November 22, 1971), better known as Chin-Chin Gutierrez, is a Filipina actress and environmentalist. Gutierrez starred in a number of films during the 1990s, among them are '' Maalaala Mo Kaya: T ...
as Camille dela Rosa,
Kier Legaspi Christopher Lim Legaspi (born January 1, 1973), popularly known by his stage name Kier Legaspi, is a Filipino actor known for his villain roles in the '90s. Personal life He is the younger brother of fellow actors Zoren Legaspi and Brando Leg ...
as Dino, Karl Angelo Legaspi as young Benjie dela Rosa and Rachel Lobanco as Lindy Villegas.


Episodes


Production


Development

The series is directed by
Dan Villegas Dan Villegas is a Filipino cinematographer and director. He won the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Director award for his film '' English Only, Please''. He graduated from Ateneo de Manila University. He also took up film courses at the M ...
, written by Dodo Dayao, and executive produced by Ruel S. Bayani. It was part of the 2021 Full Circle Series Lab, a Southeast Asian talent development initiative by the
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and French film company Tatino Films, represented by Creative Producer Tanya Bautista and Producer Edgar Joseph Johnson Mallari.


Filming

Arjo Atayde Juan Carlos "Arjo" Campo Atayde (born November 5, 1990) is a Filipinos, Filipino actor and politician who has served as the representative for Quezon City's Quezon City's 1st congressional district, 1st district since 2022. He is best known fo ...
, the lead star, prepared for his role by watching documentaries, videos and his own research in order to create his character. He explained his acting process saying, “I just tried to get into the character and went with the flow based on instinct. There was a lot of analyzing in the beginning especially when Direk Dan was trying to explain how the character should be portrayed."
Zsa Zsa Padilla Esperanza "Zsa Zsa" Perez Padilla (born May 28, 1964) is a Filipino singer, actress, television host, music producer and businesswoman. Referred to as the "''Divine Diva''", Padilla is recognized as one of the top female recording artists in th ...
, who plays Auri, said she was impressed by how well their producers took care of the whole team, saying “They made sure to stick to the 12-hour work schedule. This is a good thing because this keeps people on their toes. They know everyone is running on a tight schedule and, therefore, they should be professional. It was a breeze to work with everybody. The script was given way ahead, so I had more time to memorize my lines. We also had Zoom meetings where all we did was throw lines."
Jake Cuenca Juan Carlos Cuenca (; born December 30, 1987), popularly known as Jake Cuenca, is a Filipino actor. He also played for United Football League Division 2 sides Team Socceroo FC. Career At the age of nine, Cuenca was discovered by talent scout ...
, who plays Benjie, admitted that he had difficulty letting go of his character after filming, saying, "I think I was so stimulated. Like Arjo, I watched documentaries. I practiced day in and day out. I became the character for a time—I even went on an imaginary date with the character of Ms. Zsa Zsa Padilla. I had so much fun doing it that when it ended, it was hard for me to let go." According to Villegas, the works of Iranian-French cinematographer
Darius Khondji Darius Khondji (; born 21 October 1955) is an Iranian-French cinematographer. He is known for his work with directors such as Jean-Pierre Jeunet, David Fincher, Michael Haneke, Woody Allen, James Gray, Bong Joon-ho, Wong Kar-Wai, and the Safdi ...
were the main inspiration for most of the show's visuals and
cinematography Cinematography () is the art of motion picture (and more recently, electronic video camera) photography. Cinematographers use a lens (optics), lens to focus reflected light from objects into a real image that is transferred to some image sen ...
. He elaborated by saying, “We did very minimalist lighting, no over the top shots. Those were the visual look that we planned. That was the visual language that we planned. We wanted it to be simple, but rock.”


Release

Cattleya Killer had its international premiere screening at MIPCOM Cannes on October 19, 2022, marking a milestone for Philippine entertainment as it was the first Filipino production to screen at MIPCOM, the world's largest content market. Four days later, the producers received the news that the crime drama series would be carried by
Prime Video Amazon Prime Video, known simply as Prime Video, is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming television service owned by Amazon. The service primarily distributes films and television series produced or co-produced by ...
. The series had its blue carpet premiere in the Philippines on May 12, 2023, screening its
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, followed by a
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with the cast and crew. The series was released on June 1, 2023 on
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, and is available to stream in
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,
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,
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, and other selected territories.


Marketing

The original trailer was released to the public on October 20, 2022 by
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. On May 10, 2023, the cast had a promotional photoshoot, followed by the release of a new official trailer by Prime Video Philippines, showcasing its links to the previous film,
Sa Aking mga Kamay ''Sa Aking Mga Kamay'' (English: ''In My Own Hands'') is a 1996 Philippine psychological thriller drama film directed by Rory B. Quintos from a screenplay written by Ricky Lee, Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario, and Benjou Elgincolin, which was adapted fro ...
. The release date was also revealed as June 1, 2023.


Awards and nominations


See also

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Sa Aking mga Kamay ''Sa Aking Mga Kamay'' (English: ''In My Own Hands'') is a 1996 Philippine psychological thriller drama film directed by Rory B. Quintos from a screenplay written by Ricky Lee, Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario, and Benjou Elgincolin, which was adapted fro ...
(1996 film) *
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List of Philippine drama series The following is list of Philippine television drama, Philippine drama series (also known as Philippine television drama, ''teleserye'', ''Philippine television drama, Filipino telenovelas'' or Philippine television drama, ''P-drama'') aired ...
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List of Philippine television shows Here is the list of Philippine television shows categorised into its respective genres. Arts and culture *''Art Academy'' (2023–present; Net 25) *'' Art Angel'' (2004–2011; GMA) *''Art Is Kool'' (2002–2004; GMA, 2004–2005; ABC) *'' Ar ...


References


External links

* {{IMDb title, 15548462, Cattleya Killer Psychological thriller television series ABS-CBN drama series Television shows filmed in the Philippines Filipino-language television shows Philippine thriller television series 2023 Philippine television series debuts Philippine crime drama television series