Filipino actress Chai Fonacier stars in Hollywood film ‘Nocebo’

By Clarissa Delos Reyes

Filipino actress Chai Fonacier stars in the upcoming Hollywood thriller film “Nocebo” alongside Eva Green and Mark Strong.

Fonacier plays a Filipino caregiver who uses traditional folk medicine on Green’s character, a fashion designer suffering from a mysterious illness.

“Nocebo” is directed by Irish filmmaker Lorcan Finnegan and written by Garret Shanley.

The film is slated to premiere in the United States on Nov. 4.

Fonacier previously appeared in the films “Patay na si Hesus,” and “Born Beautiful.” She won the Best Supporting Actress award in the 35th Luna Awards. – GB

Popular

PBBM: NCAP promotes road discipline, lessens corruption

By Brian Campued The No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) being implemented by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) helps reduce corruption involving traffic enforcers and...

Student discount on trains now at 50% — DOTr chief

By Brian Campued President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to implement an increased fare discount for all students, including those...

PBBM vows wider Internet access in remote schools

By Darryl John Esguerra | Philippine News Agency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reaffirmed his administration’s push for digital transformation in Philippine education,...

Gov’t ready to assist repatriation of OFWs amid Middle East tensions, extend fuel subsidies to sectors affected by oil price hikes

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet The uptick in violence and escalating tensions in the Middle East has placed several countries on edge, as nations in Asia’s...