Class of 2018 is the Goin’ Bulilit reunion you did not expect

“Goin’ Bulilit” is a groundbreaking children’s comedy show, making a generation of Filipinos laugh for more than a decade. The show’s alumni include Kapamilya leading ladies, Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes, and a cast of award-winning child actors who started their careers in the show. Kids of all ages have grown up watching the “Goin’ Bulilit” stars and feel a sense of nostalgia towards them.

 
 
GB fans are set to rejoice as “Class of 2018”, a teen horror-thriller starring “Goin’ Bulilit” alumni Sharlene San Pedro, Nash Aguas, CJ Navato, Kristel Fulgar, and Kiray Celis, opens in cinemas on November 7. The film is written by Jericho Aguado and co-written and directed by Charliebebs Gohetia. This is the newest offering of T-Rex Entertainment, who also produced critically acclaimed films such as Patay na si Hesus, Deadma Walking, and Bakwit Boys.

The story begins when Section Zamora contracts a mysterious virus during a field trip. The class of 24 students is quarantined by the military in an abandoned facility. Students Ada (Sharlene San Pedro), RJ (Nash Aguas), Princess (Kristel Fulgar), Migs (CJ Navato), and Venus (Kiray Celis) fight for their survival as they deal with the dangers of the infectious virus and politics among untrustworthy classmates.

The cast also features a stellar ensemble composed of Yayo Aguila, Adrian Alandy, Dido dela Paz, Alex Medina, Sherry Lara, Michelle Vito, Ethan Salvador, Jomari Angeles, Kelvin Miranda, Nikki Gonzales, Lara Fortuna, Aga Arceo, Shiara Dizon, Hanna Francisco, Justin de Guzman, Dylan Ray Talon, Micah Jackson, Jude Matthew Servilla, John Vic De Guzman, Yvette Sanchez, Jerom Canlas, and Noubikko Ray.

“Class of 2018” is the biggest starring roles for the tandems of Nash and Sharlene, and CJ and Kristel. When the official movie poster was first unveiled online, Sharlene felt a sense of awe, like she couldn’t believe she was headlining a film with her long-time ka-love team. She posted on her Instagram, “Never ko na-imagine sa life ko na magkakamovie poster kaming dalawa (ni Nash).”

This project is also a big break for talented filmmaker Charliebebs “Bebs” Gohetia. “Class of 2018” is his eighth full-length feature to date. As an award-winning film editor, he has edited over 38 films, including the works of celebrated directors Mel Chionglo, Brillante Mendoza, Adolfo Alix, Jr., Joel Lamangan, and Joey Reyes. Direk Bebs’ 2015 film shot in Thailand, “I Love You, Thank You,” starring Joross Gamboa, received seven nominations at the Star Awards for Movies.

Direk Bebs believes that he and the “Goin’ Bulilit” kids have come of age. “It’s our time to shine,” he remarks.