Stars, satire and Sue Ramirez steal the spotlight at 'Flower Girl' preem

It was a full house at the Gateway Cineplex in Quezon City as "Flower Girl," the daring new film from The IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain Films, and CreaZion Studios, held its red-carpet premiere to much fanfare and curiosity.

Leading lady Sue Ramirez turned heads as she arrived alongside her co-stars Jameson Blake, Martin del Rosario, Maxie Andreison, Angel Galang and KaladKaren.

Gabby Padilla

Dolly de Leon

NAIA Black

‘Flower Girl’ leading lady Sue Ramirez

Joining them was an eclectic guest list of personalities from both the mainstream and digital spaces, including Dolly de Leon, NAIA Black, Chai Fonacier, GandangMorenx, Hershey Neri, Jamie Casiño and Gabby Padilla. At the center of the buzz was director-writer Fatrick Tabada, flanked by the film's proud producers, beaming over the night's turnout.

Guests came not just for the glamour but for the gutsy film that had social media abuzz with one name: Poochy. "Flower Girl" has been making waves for its genre-bending mix of magical realism, biting satire, and laugh-out-loud irreverence.

Ramirez (center) with director-writer Fatrick Tabada (third from left) and the rest of the ‘Flower Girl’ cast (from left) Martin del Rosario, Jameson Blake, Maxie Andreison, KaladKaren and Donna Cariaga. PHOTOS FROM THE IDEAFIRST COMPANY

The film follows Ena (Ramirez), a top sanitary napkin endorser whose charmed life takes a surreal turn when a bathroom encounter with a trans-fairy leaves her — quite literally — without her womanhood. With a race against time and the wilting petals of a magical flower, Ena embarks on a wild journey of self-discovery, love, and reclaiming agency in a world obsessed with defining femininity.

Far from the typical local comedy, "Flower Girl" earned genuine applause at the premiere for its fearless storytelling, fluid visuals and unexpected emotional resonance. Its subversive humor and unapologetic stance on identity and gender norms had the premiere crowd talking long after the credits rolled.

Showing in select cinemas beginning today, June 18, "Flower Girl" is poised to spark even more conversations — and likely, a few debates — among viewers eager for something fresh, sharp, and socially conscious.