Ahtisa Manalo is making waves in the entertainment scene with her performance in the comedy-thriller 'Red Crown.' The film, produced by GMA Pictures, has been well-received, showcasing her versatility beyond her pageantry roots.
A Successful Transition from Pageantry to Acting
The Miss Universe 2025 third runner-up expressed her excitement about this new chapter in her career during an interview with Nelson Canlas on *24 Oras*. She stated that acting presents a unique challenge compared to her experiences in beauty competitions.
'Wala akong malalang training so sabi ko talaga I will just try my best... I'll try my best to portray whatever character is given to me.'
Ahtisa Manalo, Actress
Her debut in *Red Crown* follows notable roles in the GMA fantaserye *Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre* and the series *The Master Cutter*.
In response to the positive feedback, Ahtisa remarked, 'At least, na-appreciate ng tao 'to na they say na I'm a revelation here. Nakakatuwa.'
GMA Senior Vice President Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes also expressed her delight at the film's reception, noting the unique twists that kept audiences engaged. She highlighted the overwhelming number of positive reviews as a significant achievement for the project.
'I'm very, very happy na ang dami talagang nagbibigay ng good reviews... it's a very unique movie. Twist after twist after twist so ang saya naman na mapakinggan na nag-enjoy yung mga nanonood ng movie.'
Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes, GMA Pictures President