"Filipinos, this one's ours": Liza Soberano, emosyonal sa word premiere ng Hollywood movie niya

• Liza Soberano celebrated the world premiere of DreamWorks' new film, 'Forgotten Island'
• The actress was spotted at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, marking the first movie premiere ever held at the venue
• The actress expressed deep gratitude to DreamWorks for trusting a "girl with big dreams from Quezon City, Manila"
• For the special milestone, Liza walked the red carpet in a custom pink embellished Filipiniana designed by Mark Bumgarner

Liza Soberano and her latest international milestone has now carried an even deeper pride for Filipino representation across the globe.

Taking to her verified Instagram account @lizasoberano, the actress shared photos from the world premiere of her animated film, Forgotten Island.

Posing in front of a colorful backdrop featuring her character Raissa, Liza looked radiant in a custom blush-pink Filipiniana by celebrated Filipino designer Mark Bumgarner, complete with sparkling embellishments and classic butterfly sleeves.

Opening her heartfelt caption, Liza reflected on being part of the historic screening at the venue:

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"My heart is soooo full right now. 🥹 We celebrated the WORLD PREMIERE of @forgottenislandmovie at the George Lucas Museum of Narrative Art — the first movie premiere ever held there! Still can’t believe we got to be a little part of history. ✨"

Describing the animated feature, she added:

"I’m so proud and excited that Forgotten Island is finally out in the world. It’s such a joyful, funny and heartfelt movie about family, friendship and finding the courage to chase something bigger for yourself. I’ve loved this film from the moment I became a part of it, and knowing that it finally belongs to audiences feels so surreal."

Liza gave heartfelt shoutouts to directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, co-star H.E.R. (@hermusicofficial), and the creative team before thanking the studio for believing in her roots:

"Thank you @dreamworks for trusting a girl with big dreams from Quezon City, Manila to give life to Raissa 🥹💖🇵🇭"

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More than the glitz of the premiere, Liza emphasized what the project signifies for future generations of Filipino audiences:

"What makes this moment hit me the hardest is knowing what this film can mean for Filipinos around the world. Growing up, we didn’t get to see ourselves very often in films of this scale. Knowing that Filipino kids will get to walk into a theater, see pieces of their culture and families on the big screen, and recognize themselves in these characters means more to me than I can put into words."

Explaining her red carpet look, she credited Mark Bumgarner for "helping me carry a little piece of home onto the carpet," before passionately rallying kababayans: "FILIPINOS, THIS ONE’S OURS!!! 🇵🇭"

Her loyal fans flooded the post with overwhelming love and support, celebrating Liza's continued rise on the global stage as an inspiring champion of Filipino talent and culture.

Liza Soberano is a Filipino actress, recognized as one of the most influential artists of her generation. Her breakthrough came in 2014 with the romantic comedy TV series Forevermore, in which she starred opposite Enrique Gil. This pairing, known as the 'LizQuen' love team, became a major hit and propelled her into mainstream stardom. Beyond acting, she has been celebrated for her beauty, ranking highly in international "most beautiful faces" lists, and has served as the face of numerous brands in the country back then.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Liza Soberano expressed deep gratitude for the birthday messages she received on social media. The actress admitted to being "quiet for a while" as she had been focusing on her personal journey lately. She revealed that her time away was spent "rebuilding herself" to return "stronger, wiser" before thanking her loyal following.

Meanwhile, in 2025, Liza Soberano revealed that her dog, Yuna, and five rescued cats provided crucial companionship while she lives alone in Los Angeles. She stated that her pets have profoundly changed her, teaching her "to be so much more loving." The actress, who never expected to be a cat owner, admitted she is now "obsessed" with her rescued felines.

Source: KAMI.com.gh