Francine Diaz (left) and Seth Fedelin through the media launch of “Fractured” —DREAMSCAPEPH
For Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin, sustaining numerous social media accounts is a requirement for celebrities like them, but it surely’s additionally one thing the 2 of them can undoubtedly reside with out.
“If the world would reset proper now and be devoid of social media, I’m fairly positive it will nonetheless be livable, that I may nonetheless handle. The truth is, I didn’t have my very own mobile phone till I used to be in Grade 9,” Seth advised Inquirer Leisure throughout a media gathering to launch their newest iWantTFC collection, “Fractured.”
Explaining the scenario additional, Francine added: “Social media is essential to us in relation to our work. We’re required to provide you with content material, particularly for our endorsements, repeatedly. However personally, I can survive life with out it.”
“You see, there are different extra pleasing issues to do than scrolling by way of your cellphone. Because it’s one thing we bought so used to doing, we’re in some way compelled by the scenario to be energetic on-line,” Francine defined, including that they shot the collection on an island that had no web sign, so they’d no entry to their social media accounts.
In “Fractured,” Francine and Seth lead seven others who will battle for survival on a distant island. It’s a mystery-thriller collection that additionally stars Kaori Oinuma, Jeremiah Lisbo, Daniela Stranner, Raven Rigor and Sean Tristan.
John Bedia, who cowrote the script with Lawrence Nicodemus, admitted that the unique idea for “Fractured” wasn’t about getting trapped on an island, however on a airplane. “After brainstorming, this finally advanced. Additionally, it now has social media as a important story factor. We at all times attempt to present perfection after we’re on social media, however after watching ‘Fractured,’ you will notice the imperfections beneath its supposedly excellent facade,” he identified.
Lawrence added that the collection’ idea is “very now.” He defined: “Everybody can relate to every of the characters. Influencers or not, we’re all depending on social media. Right here, we are going to see the consequences—whether or not good or dangerous, they don’t actually matter—of social media in our lives.”
As to why the collection was titled as such, director Thop Nazareno shared: “In actuality, we’re all damaged—we simply don’t share this to everybody. We merely select what we wish to share, which is commonly our good facet. On this collection, each character is fractured.”
Optimistic content material
How a social media account is dealt with actually is dependent upon the one who owns it, Francine mentioned. “For me, there’s already a lot negativity on the planet that I now wish to be part of that small group that shares positivity. I wish to assist others discover ways to love themselves, in addition to present appreciation to their household and mates,” the actress mentioned. “I don’t fake to be excellent. I additionally really feel that I don’t need to share that on social media anymore. I consider that delicate and private points ought to now not contain the general public and will stay personal.”
Seth agreed with Francine and mentioned he’s additionally very selective about posting on-line. “That’s the one method to go, actually, as a result of we’re the so-called influencers. We additionally have to know who our goal market is, who we wish to affect. We cater to immediately’s youth, so we’re very cautious and solely share constructive content material,” he started. “However after all, I’m solely human and I’ve flaws, too. I additionally by chance commit errors. I don’t want to point out these items on-line as a result of I do know it will have an effect on my followers emotionally.”
Francine then gave this piece of recommendation to her supporters: “Attempt to watch ‘Fractured’ as a result of this offers you an perception into what occurs should you let social media affect the way you behave. It’s true that we do not know what others are going by way of, so it pays to be good. Due to what we see on-line, we’ve change into so fast to evaluate an individual by way of their appears to be like and social standing. I simply want for everybody to assist in uplifting others. I want there received’t be a lot hatred anymore. It’s already 2023, we should always all change our perspective in terms of treating others.”
Prepared for extra challenges
In the meantime, Francine admitted that engaged on “Fractured” indicators that she and Seth are able to tackle extra mature characters. “To start with, we felt nervous. We requested, ‘Can we deal with a venture like this?’ That is nothing like the same old ones that we have been assigned to do earlier than. However after we learn the script, we bought excited and agreed that we’re each able to tackle extra challenges as actors,” she mentioned.“Our characters listed below are completely different from these we’ve performed earlier than—they’re the sort who say dangerous phrases,” Seth noticed. “Francine and I studied the script fastidiously, with the steering of Direk Thop. Every time we had the possibility, we consulted with him on what else we may add to make our characters extra colourful. Engaged on the collection was enjoyable. It was a brand new expertise. We reached the next stage of depth by way of appearing.” “Fractured” will stream free of charge starting Sept. 15 on the iWantTFC app or web site and on iWantTFC’s YouTube channel, with new episodes dropping each Friday at 8 p.m. INQ
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