Legendary Kontrabida Trio Returns in iWant’s New Action-Comedy ‘Kontrabida’

Three of Philippine cinema’s most iconic on-screen villains, Rez Cortez, Bembol Roco, and Dindo Arroyo, join forces and step into the spotlight as heroes in the new action-comedy-drama “Kontrabida,” premiering worldwide on iWant this Tuesday (August 19) at 8 p.m. (PHT).

The film flips their notorious on-screen personas on their head, as the trio—once feared for their convincing portrayals of ruthless henchmen, crime lords, and kidnappers—are thrust into a story where they must become real-life heroes. Rez plays a “zaddy-lolo” ex-action star eager to impress his grandson, Bembol is a former movie syndicate boss turned plantito and wellness advocate, while Dindo portrays a one-time villain who becomes a public servant-turned-baker inspiring the youth.The three kontrabidas are kidnapped by rebels who idolize them and forced to train criminals, but end up facing a bigger mission—saving a town from real-life terrorists and proving they can be heroes on and off the screen.Joining Rez, Bembol, and Dindo in this riotous comeback are Pekto, Tito Abdul, Tito Marsy, Andrew Bongat, Denise Joaquin, Buchoy Ubaldo, Richmond Geraldo, Imy Bantog, and Papa Ahwel.Directed by JR Reyes and produced by iWant and MAVX Productions, the film offers a thrilling and humorous twist on the action genre, blending nostalgia, wit, and heartfelt moments.Watch the country’s most iconic screen villains turn into unexpected heroes in “Kontrabida,” premiering worldwide this August 19 at 8 p.m. (PHT), exclusively on iWant.

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