Sanya Lopez admits feeling nervous with David Licauco in a teasing scene

Kapuso stars Sanya Lopez and David Licauco bring their chemistry to the big screen, but one particular scene proved to be a challenge for Sanya.

During a press conference on March 27 in Quezon City, Sanya admitted feeling nervous about a pang-aakit (seduction) scene she had to do with David.

“Alam niyo po nung umpisa po kasi no’n, isa yun sa talagang kinabahan po ako. Kung meron mang challenging dito [sa movie], yung pang-aakit talaga kay David. Tapos meron pong unang eksena, hindi pa niya nakikita yun kung ano yung suot ko. So, pagbukas po niya ng pinto, tumawa. Nawala na yung [character]. Sabi ko sa kanya, ‘Uy, sandali. Wag ka tatawa.’ Kasi nakalimutan niya, ‘Ah,pari pala ako. Bawal pala yon.’”

Despite the challenge, Sanya found the experience fun, especially since it was her first time working with David in a lighthearted film.

“So, masaya naman. In fairness naman po kasi kay David, first time ko siyang makatrabaho sa ganitong klaseng magaan na pelikula, [na] masaya lang. And siya na seryosong tao, tahimik lang, very nonchalant… pero ang cute lang na marunong siyang makisama. At hindi rin po ako nahirapan pakisamahan si David. [Although] before po, magkakilala na rin naman po kami. So, naging magaan na rin naman po para sa amin.”

Meanwhile, David Licauco admitted he was caught off guard upon seeing Sanya in the scene. He felt shy on her behalf, especially since she was in a bikini, but he was also surprised by how stunning she looked.

“Parang nahiya ako for Sanya na parang… na naka-bikini siya. Parang ‘Shocks, nakakahiya. Parang ang hirap ng ginagawa niya ngayon, ha.’ Yon lang naman, tsaka nagulat ako na sexy. Tignan mo naman. So, yun nahiya ako. Actually, ako yung nahiya.”

This April 19, GMA Pictures flips the script with “Samahan ng mga Makasalanan,” a satirical comedy film that takes redemption on a riotously funny ride while offering an insightful take on the struggle between good and evil.

Imagine a town so sinful it could make Sodom and Gomorrah blush. Welcome to Sto. Kristo, a town teeming with sinners.

Enter Deacon Sam, played by Pambansaang Ginoo David Licauco, who, after being assigned to Sto. Kristo, is on a mission to reform its residents.

Armed with fervent faith and the belief that everyone can be saved from sin, Deacon Sam forms the Samahan ng Makasalanan through which he aims to steer the townspeople of Sto. Kristo toward the path of redemption.

As the residents transform one by one from their evil ways – from being thieves to delivery riders, and gossip mongers to newscasters – the young deacon finds himself facing a battle of redemption and temptation he never saw coming.

Joining David in this comedic crusade are Sanya Lopez, Joel Torre, David Shouder, Soliman Cruz, Betong Sumaya, Buboy Villar, Chariz Solomon, Liezel Lopez, Jade Tecson, Jun Sabayton, Chanty Videla, Jay Ortega, Christian Singsong, Shernan Gaite, Batmanunulat (Jerome Lois Esguerra), Tito Abdul (David Domanais), Tito Marsy (Christian Kimp-Atip), Yian Gabriel, Liana Mae, and child star Euwenn Mikaell.

Produced by GMA Pictures, “Samahan ng mga Makasalanan” is directed by Benedict Mique.