Sharon Cuneta, may panawagan para sa unang pelikula ng anak na si Kakie Pangilinan
- Frankie “Kakie” Pangilinan is making her acting debut in the biopic Edjop
- The 25-year-old artist plays the wife of youth organizer Edgar “Edjop” Jopson
- Sharon Cuneta urged her followers to support her eldest daughter’s first movie
- Edjop Campus Conversations will bring the film’s cast and creative team to universities nationwide
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Frankie “Kakie” Pangilinan is taking on a new challenge as she makes her acting debut in the upcoming biopic Edjop, years after choosing to pursue her education and creative interests outside the country.
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The 25-year-old artist, who is the eldest daughter of Megastar Sharon Cuneta, plays the wife of Edgar “Edjop” Jopson, one of the most influential youth organizers during the 1970s. The film follows Jopson’s life and his involvement in the youth movement during a significant period in Philippine history.
Unlike the seemingly natural route of entering showbiz through her famous family, Kakie initially pursued a different path. She moved to New York, where she studied literature and anthropology and eventually graduated in 2025. Since then, she has been concentrating on her musical career before taking on her first major acting project.
Her mother, Sharon, recently expressed her support for Kakie’s new endeavor through an Instagram post.
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“My Kakie’s first movie!!! Hope you can all support it. Thank you!💖💖💖🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌸🌸🌸”
The film is directed by Katski Flores and co-written by Jade Castro. Beyond its theatrical release, the production team is also taking an unconventional approach to promoting the movie through the EDJOP Campus Conversations tour.
The initiative will bring members of the cast and creative team directly to university campuses for 90- to 120-minute discussions about the film, its historical context, filmmaking process, and the continuing relevance of Jopson’s story to young Filipinos today.
The team explained the decision to take the film directly to students rather than relying solely on conventional promotional events.
“Matagal naming inisip pano ba namin ipo-promote ang EDJOP?”
The campaign will include the usual premiere nights, press conferences, and previews, but the filmmakers wanted to reach audiences beyond the entertainment industry.
“Pero paano namin ito ilalabas ng mas malawak sa mundo ng pelikula/ entertainment?”
The organizers drew inspiration from Jopson’s own approach to communicating with people and bringing his message directly to different sectors of society.
“Kaya didirecho na rin kami sa inyo, dear Kabataan. Galawang Edjop.”
The campus tour is designed to create an open environment where students can learn more about Jopson’s life while also sharing their own thoughts and perspectives.
“Kayo ang number one inspiration ng pelikulang ito.”
The team also emphasized the importance of hope, particularly among young people, while encouraging students to participate in the conversations.
“Feeling namin, pag-asa ang isa sa mga pinaka-kailangan natin ngayon.”
As of writing, seven universities have already been confirmed as host sites for the Edjop Campus Conversations Tour, with Southwestern University-Phinma in Cebu serving as the starting point.
Flores, who is also spearheading the grassroots-inspired promotional campaign, said the response following the announcement has been overwhelming. The team is now receiving requests from other schools and is working to accommodate as many campus stops as possible.
Universities and student organizations interested in hosting a stop may inquire through info@edjopthemovie.com.
Joining Kakie in the film are Elijah Canlas, who portrays the titular character, Jodi Sta. Maria, and Cedric Juan.
A co-production of Open Water Productions and Mad Goats, in association with Narra Post-Production Studios, Edjop is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and is scheduled to open nationwide in cinemas on September 16, 2026.
Frankie "Kakie" Pangilinan is a Filipina singer-songwriter, writer, and social activist known for her outspoken commentary on social and political issues. The daughter of megastar Sharon Cuneta and politician Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan, she releases music independently under the moniker Kakie.
In another report, BB Gandanghari made a public appeal to Senator Kiko Pangilinan as discussions continued over the proposed lowering of the age of criminal responsibility. She recalled previously supporting Kiko during his campaign because of her admiration for his wife, Sharon Cuneta. BB explained that her perspective has since evolved and expressed support for her brother Senator Robin Padilla’s position on the proposed measure.
Meanwhile, Barbie Forteza spoke highly of Sharon Cuneta, whom she has long considered one of her idols. The Kapuso actress admired Sharon’s approach to acting, particularly the layered and emotionally impactful way she delivers her scenes. Barbie also recalled feeling Sharon’s warmth from the moment they first met.
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