According to a respective Filipino media, ABS-CBN News on 25th, a 21st century's rising female actress, Mercedes Cabral was cast into the film
"Thirst". The media reported, "From a group of Asian actors, the Cannes' Hero, Director
Park Chan-wook selected Kabral in the final stage of the selection process".
Kabral is a beautiful student of an Art School in the Philippines. She appeared in a number of independent films and won the "Best female supporting actress of the Year" in a TV/Radio Festival last year.
Meanwhile, Kabral, who receive the news said, "I couldn't believe it when I first hear the news. The director was very impressed with my previous works".
Director
Park Chan-wook had just completed casting main roles for his film, including
Song Kang-ho (protagonist) and
Kim Ok-bin (heroine). The film will commence shooting at the end of next month.
"Director Park Chan-wook, chose a new-face Filipino actress for his film "Thirst""
