Fil-Am actor Timothy Granaderos embraces Filipino roots
Timothy Granaderos | Photo from timothygranaderos/Instagram
Filipino American actor Timothy Granaderos is embracing his heritage in a major way as he films “The Sacrifice,” a psychological horror movie currently in production in the Philippines.
Best known for his role in “13 Reasons Why,” Granaderos is working alongside an all-star Filipino cast that includes Lovi Poe, Lav Diaz and Enchong Dee in a chilling new project directed by Prime Cruz.
Granaderos, who has been enjoying his time in the Philippines, wrote in an Instagram post, “Feeling closer to my roots” with one photo showing him writing “I love Philippines.”
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The actor has also been sharing snippets of his time on set, including a humorous video with Max Collins, who teased their lingo by captioning, “When your American friends say ‘petmalu’ and ‘lodi’ like they’re ordering off a secret menu at Jollibee.”
Talking about the film, according to the article by Deadline, “The Sacrifice” centers on a group of travel vloggers who stumble upon a secluded village steeped in folklore, ancient rituals and a sinister legend that begins to consume their reality.
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Poe, who also serves as a producer through her company C’est Lovi Productions, shared a collaborative Instagram post with her castmates, writing, “Hot off the press @deadline: Currently filming ‘THE SACRIFICE’ with this powerhouse team,” tagging Granaderos, Diaz, Dee and members of the production crew including Monty Blencowe and Louie Chapman.
Granaderos chimed in with excitement, commenting, “Awwyaa, this one’s special,” accompanied by a Philippine flag emoji.
Veteran comedienne Marietta Subong, known to many as Pokwang, also joins the growing ensemble, with more cast members yet to be announced.
As filming continues, “The Sacrifice” promises not just to terrify audiences, but also to serve as a celebration of Filipino talent and heritage which is a fitting homecoming for Granaderos, who is finding deeper connections both professionally and personally in the country of his roots.
