After making his big screen debut in the sci-fi action fantasy film, “Genius Teens,” promising young actor Beaver Magtalas now gets his first lead role ever in the youth-oriented romantic-comedy, “When Magic Hurts” from Rems Films.
He is quite happy about it, noting how he will have Mutya Orquia as one of his leading ladies.
“I’m very excited to work with Mutya since we’ve been friends for a long time,” he said.
The other is Maxine Trinidad.
The film is directed by Gabby Ramos, who also penned the script with Jerome Baguio.
“I want to thank direk Gabby (Ramos) for this opportunity,” Beaver said. “I’ve seen how passionate direk Gabby is when it comes to filmmaking. I admire how he brings out the best from his actors.”
Beaver is ably supported in the film by several established stars including Claudine Barretto, Dennis Padilla, Archie Adamos.
The film was shot in Atok, Benguet.
When it comes to acting, Beaver idolizes Joshua Garcia.
“I want to be a serious dramatic actor like him,” he said.
Beaver is the eldest son of Alvin and Filipina Mercado-Magtalas.
His dad is a councilor in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija, where Beaver’s family hails from.
Beaver plays the guitar and also writes original songs.