Cattleya Killer

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Cattleya Killer
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Also known asThe Rebirth of the Cattleya Killer
Genre
Written by
  • Dodo Dayao
Directed by
Creative directorRuel S. Bayani
Starring
Music byLen Calvo
Country of originPhilippines
Original languages
  • Filipino
  • English
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
  • Carlo L. Katigbak
  • Cory V. Vidanes
Producers
Production locationPhilippines
CinematographyPao Orendain
Editor
  • Marya Ignacio
Running time40–50 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Amazon Prime Video
ReleaseJune 1, 2023 (2023-06-01)
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Cattleya Killer is a Philippine psychological thriller drama television series directed by Dan Villegas. The series stars Arjo Atayde, with Jake Cuenca, Christopher de Leon, Jane Oineza, Ria Atayde, Ricky Davao, Nonie Buencamino and Zsa Zsa Padilla also starring. It is the sequel to the 1996 film Sa Aking mga Kamay .

Contents

The series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on June 1, 2023. [1]

Plot

Two decades after the infamous Cattleya Killer case, the man who cracked the case, Joven dela Rosa (Christopher de Leon), is now NBI Deputy Director. His youngest son, Anton (Arjo Atayde), is one of his top agents, while his eldest, Benjie (Jake Cuenca), runs a foundation for traumatized women. After a young woman's body is discovered, bearing the same markings as the long-dead Cattleya Killer, the lives of the three men, and everyone around them, are thrown into turmoil. Dark secrets are bought forward, as the line between the real world and the unreal blurs. Anton dela Rosa becomes the prime suspect when past traumas and long-buried secrets are brought to light.

Cast

Main cast

Supporting cast

Other cast

  • Annicka Dolonius as Mazy Fontanilla
  • Micah Muñoz as Brylle
  • Anne Feo as Atty. Jen Flaminiano
  • Abed Green as Jake
  • Jarred Jaicten as Pen Acosta
  • Allison Smith as Nancy Jane Paterno
  • Jellene Geviane De Vera as Bar Waitress
  • Jorge Cariño, Zen Hernandez, Niko Baua, Adrian Ayalin and Kori Quintos as News Reporters
  • Nikko Natividad as Nonoy Eightball
  • Michael Delgado as Ollie
  • Teetin Villanueva as Cassie Nolasco
  • Zeppi Borromeo as Poling
  • Erlinda Gonzalez as Marisa
  • Adriann D. Apruebo as Bearish Guy
  • Alexa Ocampo as Yvonne (Victim 3)
  • Harry Archie Soon as Tricycle Driver

Additionally, appearing via archive footage are Chin-Chin Gutierrez as Camille dela Rosa, Kier Legaspi as Dino, Karl Angelo Legaspi as young Benjie dela Rosa and Rachel Lobanco as Lindy Villegas.

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Dead Flowers" Dan Villegas Dodo DayaoJune 1, 2023 (2023-06-01)
A murder that feels eerily similar to a three-decade-old serial killing gets the attention of the cop who closed the case, as well as his son who tries to get involved in the investigation.
2"Where is My Mind?" Dan Villegas Dodo DayaoJune 1, 2023 (2023-06-01)
Anton gets more phone calls from the supposedly dead Gene Rivera and starts thinking he may be losing his mind. A new victim surfaces that points the case closer to the Cattleya Killer.
3"How You Disappeared Completely" Dan Villegas Dodo DayaoJune 1, 2023 (2023-06-01)
While Anton finds the key to solving his cases, Galvez and Lorelei see a pattern in the murder victims. Noble gets a mysterious phone call that may be connected to the serial murder case.
4"Sleepers" Dan Villegas Dodo DayaoJune 1, 2023 (2023-06-01)
Galvez begins to suspect that someone from the bureau is involved in the serial murder. As he agrees to a rendezvous with Jonty, Anton comes to a startling realization.
5"The Good Son" Dan Villegas Dodo DayaoJune 1, 2023 (2023-06-01)
When Raffy starts digging for information about Joven's wife, Camille, he discovers more intriguing facts about the dela Rosas. Micah goes missing, while Anton goes into hiding.
6"Annihilation and Rebirth" Dan Villegas Dodo DayaoJune 1, 2023 (2023-06-01)
Micah struggles to stay alive, while Joven receives shocking news that could put his family in danger. As Anton comes face to face with Gene Rivera, the real Cattleya Killer reveals himself.

Production

Development

The series is directed by Dan Villegas, written by Dodo Dayao, and executive produced by Ruel S. Bayani. [1]

It was part of the 2021 Full Circle Series Lab, a Southeast Asian talent development initiative by the Film Development Council of the Philippines and French film company Tatino Films, represented by Creative Producer Tanya Bautista and Producer Edgar Joseph Johnson Mallari. [2]

Filming

Arjo Atayde, the lead star, prepared for his role by watching documentaries, videos and his own research in order to create his character. He explained his acting process saying, “I just tried to get into the character and went with the flow based on instinct. There was a lot of analyzing in the beginning especially when Direk Dan was trying to explain how the character should be portrayed." [3]

Zsa Zsa Padilla, who plays Auri, said she was impressed by how well their producers took care of the whole team, saying “They made sure to stick to the 12-hour work schedule. This is a good thing because this keeps people on their toes. They know everyone is running on a tight schedule and, therefore, they should be professional. It was a breeze to work with everybody. The script was given way ahead, so I had more time to memorize my lines. We also had Zoom meetings where all we did was throw lines." [4]

Jake Cuenca, who plays Benjie, admitted that he had difficulty letting go of his character after filming, saying, "I think I was so stimulated. Like Arjo, I watched documentaries. I practiced day in and day out. I became the character for a time—I even went on an imaginary date with the character of Ms. Zsa Zsa Padilla. I had so much fun doing it that when it ended, it was hard for me to let go." [4]

According to Villegas, the works of Iranian-French cinematographer Darius Khondji were the main inspiration for most of the show's visuals and cinematography. He elaborated by saying, “We did very minimalist lighting, no over the top shots. Those were the visual look that we planned. That was the visual language that we planned. We wanted it to be simple, but rock.” [3]

Release

Cattleya Killer had its international premiere screening at MIPCOM Cannes on October 19, 2022, marking a milestone for Philippine entertainment as it was the first Filipino production to screen at MIPCOM, the world's largest content market. [5] Four days later, the producers received the news that the crime drama series would be carried by Prime Video. [6]

The series had its blue carpet premiere in the Philippines on May 12, 2023, screening its pilot episode, followed by a press conference with the cast and crew. [7]

The series was released on June 1, 2023 on Prime Video, and is available to stream in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other selected territories. [8]

Marketing

The original trailer was released to the public on October 20, 2022 by ABS-CBN. [5]

On May 10, 2023, the cast had a promotional photoshoot, followed by the release of a new official trailer by Prime Video Philippines, showcasing its links to the previous film, Sa Aking mga Kamay. The release date was also revealed as June 1, 2023. [1]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
AwardYearCategoryNominee(s) / Work(s)ResultRef.
Content Asia Awards2024Best Male Lead in a TV Program/Series Arjo Atayde Won
Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards 2023 Best Lead Actor Arjo Atayde Nominated [9]
Asian Academy Creative Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role (National Winner) Arjo Atayde Won [10]
Best Cinematography (National Winner)Pao OrendainWon [10]
Best Drama Series (National Winner)Cattleya KillerWon [10]

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