'Star Wars' star Daisy Ridley praises beauty of PH as she films new movie
Daisy Ridley is now among the list of Hollywood stars dazzled by the Philippines' beautiful landscapes and gorgeous sceneries.
The Star Wars actress couldn't help but share her appreciation for the country in an Instagram post amid filming for her upcoming movie in the country.
In her post, she shared pictures of herself reading a book at a beach, riding a boat to explore the seas, and more.
"The Philippines so far featuring paradise, monitor lizards, commuting to work by boat, sunsets and beautiful views everywhere you look," Ridley wrote.
She is currently starring in a romantic comedy set in the Philippines titled The Last Resort, together with fellow Star Wars actor Alden Ehrenreich.
The story follows a woman named Brooke who wants to prove herself worthy of running her father’s hotel empire. She then travels to the Philippines to look for a new resort location and has a fateful meeting with a charming expatriate pilot named Ben.
Through him, Brooke discovers the beauty of the country and realizes a newfound sense of freedom. But as her job collides with her love life, she has to decide between the life she’s built and the one she’s only just begun to love.
The film is being helmed by Donald Petrie, acclaimed for films such as Miss Congeniality and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, with a script from screenwriter and novelist Karen McCullah, who is most known for co-writing comedies such as 10 Things I Hate About You, Legally Blonde, The Ugly Truth and She's the Man.
According to Ridley, they are now two weeks into filming The Last Resort.
In the comments section, many Filipinos took the time to express their excitement over Ridley's praises for the Philippines during her stay.
"You’re in my home country! Yay! Happy to know you are enjoying your stay," one user commented.
"I hope you’re also enjoying the hospitality and culture here in the Philippines. It is one of a kind," another said.
Ridley rose to prominence for her role as Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, comprised of The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker. She also appeared in other notable films such as Murder on the Orient Express, Ophelia, and Young Woman and the Sea.
Details on the release date of The Last Resort have yet to be revealed. Per IMDb, local stars Mylene Dizon, Tonton Gutierrez, Tetchie Agbayani, and more have also been cast in the film.
