Kyline Alcantara Stars On Her First Lead Role in a Film - Black Lipstick

Kapuso talented actress Kyline Alcantara gets her biggest break as a star in Black Lipstick, a film by Julius Ruslin Alfonso, written by Maria Zia Garganera, Kaila Milos Factolerin and Mark Stanley Mozo and produced by Obra Cinema.
 

Kyline started her career as a child star and when she turned 15, she auditioned for a role in the GMA show, Kambal Karibal. She was only supposed to play a small role in the series but when the GMA bosses saw good she was in the audtion, she was asked to audition again and was give the role of Cheska/Crisel.

Kambal Karibal became one of the highest rating programs of GMA Network and it propelled the young Kyline into prominence.Kyline impressed the viewers of the series with her superb acting. She won Best Drama Supporting Actress at the 32nd PMPC Star Awards for TV for the said role. She was the only Filipina Actress who won Best Actress in a Supporting Role for TV for the said role. She was the only Filipina actress who won Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Natinal Level) at the 1st Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) in Singapore in 2018.

Kyline got another plum role in Inagaw na Bituin, opposite Teri Malvar where she once again displayed her remarkable acting talent. 

As a young girl, Kyline already imagined herself being in showbiz. Thus, it should not come as a surprise that when such opportunity beckoned, she grabbed the opportunity. After making her mark as a TV star, Kyline makes her big leap to the big screen via Black Lipstick, a millennial version of the hit Snooky Serna film Blusang Itim under Seiko Films. She and Snooky first met during the movie story conference and the young actress expressed excitement to work with Snooky.

She is also very eager to give life to play the lead role in Black Lipstick. She had the chance to watch Blusang Itim in You Tube and was impressed by Snooky's acting.

"I never thought I'd be given the opportunity to do the millenial version of Blusang Itim. It's flaterring to be considered for the part, " said Kyline.

Also playing important roles in Black Lipstick are Migo Adecer, Manolo Pedrosa, Kate Valdez, James Teng, Cheska Salcedo, Nella Marie Dizon, Angel Guardian, Angellie Sano, Robin Guillamun, Charming Laguslad, Patricia Roxas, Nicole Villanueva and introducing Thia Tomalla.

Here are the cast of Black Lipstick and their characters

 Kyline Alcantara as Jessica Anne "Ikay" Torres Valderama aka Jessie Torres

Deep in her heart, Ikay wants to belong. She wants to experience what it is like to be normal teenager, to be wanted and accepted in social circles; and to find love and experience "kilig' despite the social stigma that comes from her physical appearance.

 Snooky Serna as Luisa Torres - Valderama

Lusia raise here daughter Ikay as best as she possibly can.

Migo Adecer as Luis Emilio "Emil" Pillena

Emil has no time or patience for the frivolities of social media and peer pressure. His goal is to be successful in life so he can provide for his family, make his father proud, and be a great example to his young sibling.

Manolo Pedrosa as Angelo "Gelo" Noble Soriano

Coming from a politically staine family, all Gelo is aware that he will be used by his friends for his money and reputation. Despite this, he wants to be loved for who he is and to prove to everyone that he is more than just his family name.

Kate Valdez as Chloe Marie Imperial

Growing up, Chloe was taught that she has to please everyone so she can be loved. She became an over-achiever in all aspects of her life because this is what she believes will earn her people's love and respect. But all she really wants is to be loved for who she is even if sometimes who she really is less than what is ideal.

Thia Tomalla

She plays as a besutiful cosmetic vendor who will give Ikay the magical black lipstick.

Angel Guardian as Aya

She plays as one of the mean girls.

Nella Marie Dizon as Nicholle

She plays as one of the mean girls. Simple and nerd before recruited as a mean girl. She's the only mean girl who will have to change her heart and stop bullying.

Phi Ramos as Robin Guillamun

Plays as the gay best friend of Ikay

 
 Patricia Garcia as Georgette

Friend of Chloe

Nicolle Villanueva as KC

Friend of Chloe

Ikay, a girl stricken with the skin disorder vittiligo, is often described as a living meme within her university. Upon discovering the powers of a magical black lipstick, "Icky Ikay" leads a double life as the social media  influencer named Jessie. Set in the world of vlogs, dating apps and live videos - Black Lipstick reimagines the concept of beauty and acceptance in the age of social media.

 Black Lipstick opens Oct 9, 2019 in cinemas nationwide.