'BALOTA' to premiere on Netflix this January

The critically acclaimed Filipino film Balota, starring Marian Rivera, is set to premiere on Netflix on 31 January.

The movie, which debuted at Cinemalaya 2024 and had a nationwide theatrical release in October with additional cuts, is now on the streaming platform with a maturity rating of 16+.

Described by Netflix as "provocative and gritty," Balota has already garnered significant attention for its intense and thought-provoking narrative.

Directed by Kip Oebanda, Balota tells the gripping story of a land-grabbing tycoon and a former male sexy actor locked in a heated battle for the mayoral seat in a small town. As violence escalates, Teacher Emmy, played by Marian Rivera, flees into the forest with a ballot box containing the critical election results.

Marian's portrayal of Teacher Emmy earned her her first-ever Best Actress award at the Cinemalaya Film Festival, an honor she shared with Gabby Padilla.

Fans of compelling Filipino cinema can now look forward to streaming this powerful film worldwide on Netflix starting 31 January.