If there’s one thing Nadine Lustre knows, it’s to serve hard.

Photo: Viva Artists Agency and Jun Robles Lana/Instagram
Fans and followers of Nadine were thrilled to see the actress undergoing pageant training. The excitement grew even more when Viva Artists Agency confirmed what she had been preparing for all along.
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“SPOTTED: Nadine Lustre preparing for her upcoming MMFF movie project by award-winning director Jun Lana,” Viva Artists Agency wrote.
The post was met with an outpouring of love and support from fans who are looking forward to seeing the 31-year-old actress grace the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) stage with “Call Me Mother” alongside Vice Ganda.
“Queen. She’s back to work and we’re all excited for it!” one fan wrote.
Another fan commented: “Iba appeal ng batang ito. Ganda (This young woman has great appeal. Beautiful).”
“Call Me Mother” is among the first four entries to the 2025 MMFF. Details, such as the plot and cast members, are yet to be revealed.
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In my recollection, this is NOT Nadine and Vice Ganda’s first collaboration for a movie. They had Petrang Kabayo and Beauty and the Bestie.