Kris Aquino Inks Contract For Hollywood Project

On Easter Sunday, Kris Aquino had big news for her fans and the public: she will be working on a new project in Hollywood. The Queen of All Media shared that she will be signing her contract for the project in the U.S.  this week.

According to her Instagram post, Kris is scheduled to fly to California on the night of Easter Sunday. There, she will meet her agent, Chris Lee to sign the contract.

Kris Aquino Shares Her Disappointments

Kris who is known for being an open book to her fans about her personal experiences, shared her disappointments the past year. The host and actress has been trying to make a comeback in the industry. Her latest project was a travel special called Trip Ni Kris which was aired on GMA-7.

She described in her Instagram post how her “spirit broke” after getting several rejections. She also said that the reason for these rejections was the fact that she was an Aquino and getting her was a “political risk” in these times.

Kris Aquino Talks About How She Auditioned

She also detailed how her new project came about. According to her, Filipino director Jhett Tolentino got in touch with her in late March. Tolentino was helping out an agent-friend look for talent for an upcoming Hollywood studio film.

With only 72 hours until the deadline for the audition reel, Kris and her team put together an audition shoot. This was staged in Manila Peninsula and after post-production work, the reel was sent off for review. She said that she went through “5 levels of scrutiny” before she was offered the role.

Kris however cannot share any details of the film until the studio allows her to. She signed a non-disclosure agreement which prevents her from revealing anything about her role and the movie.

Lastly, Kris framed her story as something that will hopefully offer encouragement and hope to those who read it. She said, “I am proof that in life doors will shut & there will be heartbreaking setbacks but FAITH in God’s plan will open new, unexpected doors.”

Kris Aquino In Crazy Rich Asians?

Rumors have also been circulating that the film in question may be the film adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s Crazy Rich Asians. Filming for the movie which stars Constance Wu and Henry Golding will be starting soon. It is also no secret that the film director has been actively looking for Asian talent to be part of the film.

Speculation about this started when Kris shared several posts about Kevin Kwan’s series as her reading material several weeks ago, according to L’Officiel. This was then followed by her announcement of her Hollywood contract.

For a year, i experienced rejections. A part of my spirit broke. There were 2 shows i lost because hiring an Aquino for TV was a political risk not worth taking… But something happened March 23, 2017- a Tony & Grammy award winning Broadway producer, Jhett Tolentino contacted me through Cong. Len Alonte and Manang Nene Chan. He was helping a Filipino-Chinese-American agent friend of his reach me to ask if I’d want to audition for a big Hollywood studio movie about to start filming. The pressure was I had to submit my reel in 72 hrs. I felt I had nothing to lose, so we went for it. 48 hrs after Jhett’s call, on March 25 we mounted an audition shoot in Manila Peninsula. Thank you ARMADA, Direk Ricky Villabona, Jules Dacanay, DOP Shayne Sarte & her team, Juan Sarte, Nante Alingasa, Kimi Yap, my finance guru Nicko Falcis, Alvin, and the entire Kris Online team, plus Atty Joji’s Quantum Post Production for the unwavering faith. We shot, they immediately edited & color graded, both my audition scenes & video BIO. Sunday we sent the high definition material. And we waited. And PRAYED. Tonight I fly to Los Angeles to meet Chris Lee, my agent to sign my contract. I passed 5 levels of intense scrutiny and was offered a role. It is surreal to be reading the script from a major Hollywood studio watermarked on every page with my name. I signed a non disclosure agreement so until they reveal my participation I can’t share any details about the movie & my role. But today Easter Sunday- I wanted you to know my story… I pray it gives you encouragement & hope. I am proof that in life doors will shut & there will be heartbreaking setbacks but FAITH in God’s plan will open new, unexpected doors. We just need to trust in His Love, Provision, Restoration & Perfect Timing. Grace is unmerited; it’s God’s Gift we humbly receive with a heart overflowing with Gratitude. To my siblings & sons- I share this blessing w/ you. THANK YOU for being my strength. ❤️

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