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MANILA, Philippines — Hollywood actress Daisy Ridley, best known for her role as Rey in the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy — "The Force Awakens" (2015), "The Last Jedi" (2017), and "The Rise of Skywalker" (2019) — is in the Philippines to begin filming the romantic comedy "The Last Resort."
Hollywood actress Daisy Ridley spotted at a hangar in the Philippines. INSTAGRAM PHOTOS/MJ Marfori
News5's MJ Marfori shared exclusive photos of Ridley at a hangar on Wednesday via Instagram.
"Mula sa isang galaxy far, far away hanggang sa ating paraiso, PILIPINAS! Andito na ang Hollywood star na si Daisy Ridley para sa pelikulang handog ni MVP sa mundo na The Last Resort!" (From a galaxy far, far away to our paradise, the PHILIPPINES! Hollywood star Daisy Ridley is here for MVP's global film offering, The Last Resort), Marfori wrote in the caption.
Business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan serves as the film's executive producer.
Ridley with News5's MJ Marfori
Ridley stars opposite Alden Ehrenreich, known for "Supernatural," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "Solo: A Star Wars Story," "Beautiful Creatures," and "Cocaine Bear."
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"The Last Resort" is directed by Donald Petrie, an Emmy nominee for "L.A. Law" and director of classic romantic comedies such as "Miss Congeniality," "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," and "Mystic Pizza."
According to Variety, Petrie was born in the Philippines and later grew up in the US. His writing credits include "She's the Man," "Ella Enchanted," "The Ugly Truth," and "The House Bunny."
The screenplay is written by Karen McCullah, known for rom-com hits like "10 Things I Hate About You" and "Legally Blonde."
Hollywood actress Daisy Ridley spotted at a hangar in the Philippines. INSTAGRAM PHOTOS/MJ Marfori
Variety describes "The Last Resort" as a story about a hotel executive sent to scout a new resort location in the Philippines. She is captivated by the breathtaking scenery and the warmth of its people — along with Ben, a charming expatriate charter pilot.
