Metroscene Mag

Nour Hooshmand Believes Acting Begins With Humanity. From theater to Philippine independent cinema, @Nourijune has built her career by stepping into stories that ask her to look beyond the surface. But for Nour, acting is more than becoming another character—it is about listening, staying grounded, and understanding the people and realities behind the stories being told. Read our cover story & see exclusive photos: metroscenemag.com/2026/10/ne… METROSCENE MAG | SEPTEMBER 2026 COVER: NEXT IN LINE Producer, Creative/Art Director & Editor-in-Chief: Elwyn Baccay (@markelwyn) Photography by Josh Castro (@ajoshcastro) Makeup by Dominic Ocampo (@dom.ocampo) Hair by Mharhea Banting (@workwithmhar) Fashion Direction & Styling by Gen Real (@genreal__) assisted by Jasper Añonuevo (@jasperuevo), Lynus Martin (@lynuss) and Cha Fronteras (@chafronteras) Designer: Milkwear @milkwearofficial Video Director, Cinematographer & Editor: Gene Francis C. Sayson (@g.f.sayson) Gaffer: Jessal Cruz (@jessalcruz) Co-Producer: Avin Dela Cruz (@avindelacruz_) Set Design by Elwyn Baccay and Niña Cruz (@cruzynina) Shot at Sikret Studio (@sikret.studio)

Elijah Canlas Believes Acting Begins With Empathy. For @elijahcanlas_, every role is an opportunity to understand a life beyond his own. To portray someone truthfully means looking beyond the script and making space for their fears, struggles, choices, and realities. Through every character, he finds a deeper understanding of people from different walks of life—and allows that understanding to shape him beyond the role. Read our cover story & see exclusive photos: metroscenemag.com/2026/10/ne… METROSCENE MAG | SEPTEMBER 2026 COVER: NEXT IN LINE Producer, Creative/Art Director & Editor-in-Chief: Elwyn Baccay (@markelwyn) Photography by Josh Castro (@ajoshcastro) Makeup by Dominic Ocampo (@dom.ocampo) Hair by Mharhea Banting (@workwithmhar) Fashion Direction & Styling by Gen Real (@genreal__) assisted by Jasper Añonuevo (@jasperuevo), Lynus Martin (@lynuss) and Cha Fronteras (@chafronteras) Designer: Milkwear @milkwearofficial Video Director, Cinematographer & Editor: Gene Francis C. Sayson (@g.f.sayson) Gaffer: Jessal Cruz (@jessalcruz) Co-Producer: Avin Dela Cruz (@avindelacruz_) Set Design by Elwyn Baccay and Niña Cruz (@cruzynina) Shot at Sikret Studio (@sikret.studio)

Sassa Gurl Wants More Than Just to Be Seen. From viral videos to music, film, and producing her own stories, @Itssassagurl has spent her career turning self-expression into something bigger. But beyond the visibility, the characters, and the growing spaces she occupies, she sees representation as more than simply being seen—it’s about having the freedom, power, and space to tell stories on your own terms. Read our #MetrosceneCoverStory: metroscenemag.com/2026/10/ne… METROSCENE MAG | SEPTEMBER 2026 COVER: NEXT IN LINE Producer, Creative/Art Director & Editor-in-Chief: Elwyn Baccay (@markelwyn) Photography by Josh Castro (@ajoshcastro) Makeup by Irish Mendiola (@irishmendiolaaa_), Hair by Mharhea Banting (@workwithmhar) Fashion Direction & Styling by Gen Real (@genreal__) assisted by Jasper Añonuevo (@jasperuevo), Lynus Martin (@lynuss) and Cha Fronteras (@chafronteras) Video Director, Cinematographer & Editor: Gene Francis C. Sayson (@g.f.sayson) Gaffer: Jessal Cruz (@jessalcruz) Co-Producer: Avin Dela Cruz (@avindelacruz_) Set Design by Elwyn Baccay and Niña Cruz (@cruzynina) Shot at Sikret Studio (@sikret.studio) Written By Joshua Sazon and Elwyn Baccay

Ian Pangilinan Is Imagining a Bigger Future for Filipino Storytelling. From theater to television, film, and now directing, @ianpangilinan_ has spent his career exploring the many ways a story can be told. But beyond the different mediums and characters, he sees something that connects them all: the humanity, humor, struggle, and heart that make Filipino stories uniquely our own. Read our cover story & see exclusive photos: metroscenemag.com/2026/10/ne… METROSCENE MAG | SEPTEMBER 2026 COVER: NEXT IN LINE Producer, Creative/Art Director & Editor-in-Chief: Elwyn Baccay (@wadupels) Photography by Josh Castro (@ajoshcastro) Makeup by Jomari Braganza (@jomaribraganza) Hair by Mharhea Banting (@workwithmhar) Fashion Direction & Styling by Gen Real (@genreal__) assisted by Jasper Añonuevo (@jasperuevo), Lynus Martin (@lynuss) and Cha Fronteras (@chafronteras) Designer: Kael Street (@kael.street) Video Director, Cinematographer & Editor: Gene Francis C. Sayson (@g.f.sayson) Gaffer: Jessal Cruz (@jessalcruz) Co-Producer: Avin Dela Cruz (@avindelacruz_) Set Design by Elwyn Baccay and Niña Cruz (@cruzynina) Shot at Sikret Studio (@sikret.studio) Written By Keshia Miranda and Elwyn Baccay