Let the feast begin! Take a look at the festivities commemorating the historic premiere of Netflix’s first Filipino original series
Netflix Philippines celebrated the much-anticipated premiere of its first original series, Replacing Chef Chico, last November 23. Jam-packed and well-attended by over 800 guests, the day was filled with fun activities—from interviews with the star-studded cast and creatives behind the show to an exclusive advanced screening.
Headed by stars Piolo Pascual, Alessandra de Rossi, and Sam Milby, the series promises a feast for the eyes and a newfound appreciation for the art of Filipino cuisine, considered widely underrepresented in mainstream media.
The first Filipino-produced Netflix original series premiered the following day, ushering in rave reviews and praise for spotlighting Filipino food.
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De Rossi stars as a devoted sous-chef bent on keeping a Filipino restaurant called Hain afloat when the head chef (played by Milby) falls into a coma. Pascual plays a business consultant assigned to keep an eye on the staff. This marks a second collaboration between De Rossi and Pascual following their highly successful Netflix film My Amanda (2021). The series is directed by Dan Villegas, with Antoinette Jadaone as the showrunner.
De Rossi and Milby undertook a one-week culinary training course in preparation for their roles. At the press conference, Milby expressed his newfound gratitude for individuals in the restaurant industry, citing how gruelling and demanding a chef’s career can be. “Now that we have this platform, we can be proud of Filipino cuisine,” says Milby.
