Despite his celebrity from the Hollywood TV series “Monarch” with iconic actress Susan Sarandon, Pinoy newbie Inigo Pascual keeps his feet on Philippine ground. His passion for acting keeps him humble.
That is precisely why he accepted the role of the Fil-Am young man in “Fatherland” when it was offered. He said yes even without the fine details and prints.
Inigo Pascual as Alex Dela Cruz
Iñigo plays Alex Dela Cruz in “Fatherland.” He flew in from L.A., USA to the Philippines as soon as possible to do the Joel Lamangan masterpiece. Multi-awarded screenwriter Roy Iglesias wrote the film.
Iñigo plays the Fil-Am son who searches for his Pinoy father (Allen Dizon). The two were separated when Iñigo’s character was seven years old. In his journey, Inigo discovers that his missing father has a multiple disorder. He also finds out about his father’s physical and political struggles. These struggles parallel the social problems that plague the people and institutions of the country.
Iñigo is excited to see the final print of “Fatherland.” He missed the special screenings while he was in the USA, where he luckily survived the L.A. wildfires in February.
The Cast and Crew of Fatherland
Aside from Allen, Iñigo feels blessed to have worked with seasoned actors like Cherry Pie Picache, Angel Aquino, Richard Yap, Mercedes Cabral, Jim Pebanco, and Max Eigenmann. He also enjoyed shooting with reliable performers Jeric Gonzales, Rico Barrera, Abed Green, Kazel Kinouchi, and showbiz royalties Ara Davao and Bo Bautista.
Iñigo’s co-actors and Direk Joel Lamangan have only good words about his competence and professionalism on the set. Direk Lamangan is pleased because Iñigo sank into the psyche of his character. Moreover, he was open to suggestions on how to approach his role.
Why Fatherland Matters
For Inigo, “Fatherland” is an important film. Aside from his dramatic encounters with his father Juan dela Cruz, his journey also tackles national problems like land grabbing, Muslim separatism, and invasion by Chinese POGO.
Therefore, “Fatherland” touches not only on the alienation between father and son. It also touches on significant issues that affect families and the entire nation, our fatherland.
Bentria Productions, owned by Engr. Benjie Austria, produced “Fatherland” in collaboration with Heaven’s Best Entertainment, owned by Harlene Bautista. The film opens on Black Saturday, April 19, 2025, in cinemas nationwide.
