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Before bold movies entered the streaming era…

Before VMX became a household name…

There was a time in Philippine cinema

when hearing just one name was enough

to turn the whole country's attention…

JOYCE JIMENEZ…

From the late '90s to the early 2000s,

she wasn't just an actress…

She was the NATION'S FANTASY.

The face of a new kind of leading lady…

With a unique beauty,

daring,

sensual,

mysterious,

but above all…

cinematic.

And behind the image of the Nation's Fantasy,

were films filled with desire,

betrayal, crime, gambling,

family, obsession, and survival.

Five Films.

One Icon.

One Era.

We're revisiting five films.

Five stories…

Five women…

And one Joyce Jimenez who was gradually shaped

by the industry into one of the most recognizable faces

of Philippine cinema at the time.

There was a film that hit theaters

that barely needed an introduction.

And this was where the phenomenon began…

SCORPIO NIGHTS 2.

And this wasn't just any film.

This was the film that put Joyce Jimenez in the spotlight.

It's like driving a car, you know?

You're speeding down the highway,

it's scary, but it feels so good.

Instead of slowing down,

you go even faster.

I just

want to go all out because I want to know.

If it feels even better

when you push it to the limit,

that's what I want.

In Scorpio Nights 2,

Joyce Jimenez plays Valerie Martin,

an adventurous student.

Even with just a simple glance,

a little closeness,

or a simple decision she makes,

every scene instantly heats up.

And if you think you can resist Joyce's charm…

This might be where you realize

some temptations are just too good to think about

and try.

What, Coach?

No, what I'm saying is,

the very first time,

when it feels like a spear is going into your pussy,

that's the one.

But, girl! Afterward,

once you recover from that initial sting,

Oh, girl! You won't even know anymore

where you're feeling all that arousal,

whether it's on the lips of your pussy.

She said pussy!

But is it true, Coach Dudes,

that some women don't orgasm?

Orgasm? What's that?

You're a teacher, right?

If you get caught here, you'll be in trouble.

I'm fine with it.

I'm already done.

Oh, damn it!

Is this what you want?

Don't borrow my toothbrush, okay?

No, no!

Come on, listen! Listen!

What am I even saying, huh?

If we need to switch, then fine!

Switch! Switch!

Is that so hard to understand, huh?

What the hell? Fuck!

Maybe so many things have gone into your pussies

that you don't even know

the difference between open and closed.

It's not even my fault, Coach!

I'm always the one you scold!

Now, it's vacant!

Vacant means empty, nothing there, zero!

That ball will come right back!

It'll keep coming back! Hey!

Oh, for crying out loud!

Oh, this is seriously such a mood killer.

Damn it! I might as well take a bath.

Are you going to St. Rose later?

What's going on?

It's Gina's birthday!

They think she's the only one we're after.

Ew, they think all we want is sex!

Exactly!

Just look at Coach Dude trying to explain himself!

He thinks sex is the only thing we can understand.

In exchange for passing grades,

he has sex with his students.

Can you imagine that?

Sex with students?

- Let's do it tomorrow, okay? - Yeah, sure. Tomorrow, then.

Thank you.

When something is moving,

no matter the situation, you're still in control.

So what are we going to do?

What are we going to do?

We'll just smell each other.

Can I get a blowjob?

- Sure. - How much? One thousand.

But not here. Over there, on the other side.

When you're both on the run,

sometimes, love becomes your getaway car…

After Scorpio Nights 2,

Joyce Jimenez was no longer a stranger to Filipino audiences.

And in 1999,

along came Warat…

I'm going to bed.

Okay. Wait.

I’m going out, okay?

- Okay. - Wait there for a moment.

Warat starred

Jomari Yllana as Rex and Joyce Jimenez as Rica…

What's fascinating about Warat

isn't just how it uses sexuality.

It also uses it to show the vulnerability

of two people shaped by trauma and abandonment.

That's why sometimes, you might get confused,

because there are people you know you shouldn't love,

yet somehow,

they're also the ones you can't let go of.

He was hit in the chest, right near the heart!

He's dead!

Maybe they just took him to the hospital.

I don't know. Maybe he's okay now.

I don't want to go to jail, Rex.

No one's going to jail.

Trust me,

I guarantee it!

Keep your eyes

focused on that melon.

Wait, wait.

There.

Aim at the melon. Okay?

- Ready? - Game!

See?

Nice shot!

One more, one more.

You never know, there might come a day when

- you'll need this gun, right? - Okay.

You need to know how to use it.

One more, okay?

We've been doing this for three months.

Always running around.

I'm tired, Rex.

I thought you found this exciting.

I do.

As long as we don't end up dead.

You know what would be better, Rex?

You should see your mother.

You know where she lives, right?

You're always thinking about all sorts of things.

Maybe you want me to see her

because you think I'm about to die, right?

Well, what if you are?

We could get through this together.

If that's how you're going to think.

I just want to meet her.

Besides, you said you never knew a mother's embrace.

I love you so much.

I love you so much, too.

I'll love you until death.

I'll love you for the rest of my life.

Until death.

Only two films into the JOYCE JIMENEZ ERA…

But one thing was already clear…

She was no longer just a newcomer,

she wasn't just sexy,

she was a cinematic attraction…

Why? Do you miss me?

Some women simply pass through your life…

but there are women who, with just one look,

make you know trouble is bound to follow.

In Linlang, Joyce Jimenez plays Jill,

a daring, confident woman

who isn't afraid to follow her heart,

even when it comes at the cost of temptation and betrayal.

And when Joyce takes the scene…

good luck to anyone trying to stop things from heating up.

- Father, check this out. - Is this the latest one?

Yeah.

Excuse me.

Hello?

Hi, this is Jill. I'm calling from the airport.

Remember me?

Oh, yeah.

Oh, how have you been?

I'm all alone. It's so boring.

When a woman gets bored,

her mind starts getting naughty.

Before red flags became a thing

and toxic relationships entered Gen Z's vocabulary,

there was already Jill,

and Joyce Jimenez brought to life a character

you simply couldn't forget.

A film full of secrets,

jealousy, attraction,

and decisions that, once you make them…

are hard to take back…

Because sometimes, temptation…

isn't something you have to choose,

because it comes straight to you.

I love watching

the picture slowly come together.

Just like the opposite of undressing

How do I put this together?

This?

This goes...

Right… here.

There. It's complete.

Okay.

I've got what I wanted.

You can leave now.

Some journeys have a destination,

but some journeys are all about getting lost…

In Biyaheng Langit,

Joyce Jimenez plays Bea,

a woman who wants to save enough money

to start a new life in America.

Joyce is confident, daring,

and effortlessly sexy here,

the kind of woman who says,

"I know this is a bad idea,"

"but whatever, let's do it!"

Use this. Protection.

I don't want that. There's no thrill in it.

Fine, suit yourself.

You can't.

It's too hot in Manila,

so you'd better stay here.

Besides,

the old man will take care of you anyway.

I don't want to.

I don't want to be left behind,

something bad might happen to you.

I can take care of…

I can take care of myself.

Did you hear what I said?

Got it?

If the ride is that good,

who would want to stop so soon, right?

Some gazes seem innocent at first,

but eventually, you know there's more to them.

Sweet at first glance,

but wild with every move closer.

And once you get used to that sweetness,

you might be the one looking for a reason to come back.

If there's a movie that shows a more mature

and darker side of Joyce Jimenez,

Balahibong Pusa is one film you should revisit.

Watch it,

and let Joyce Jimenez show you

that you don't have to touch someone's body

to give them butterflies.

Fuck, my head was killing me yesterday.

- This is new, huh? - Yeah, Michael gave it to me.

What? Is he courting you?

Idiot, he's my mom's boyfriend.

Come on.

Boyfriend?

They're not married yet.

What's your problem?

Nothing. I'm just suspicious of that Michael guy.

Giving out gifts and everything.

Are you jealous?

You're the one with all those little girlfriends.

Wait, how do you know his name is Michael?

I don't know him.

Because earlier, you said Michael was the name

of your mom's boyfriend.

I don't know what to say to you.

Anyway, let's change the subject.

That's why I came here,

because I've got a problem.

I've got one too.

So, what did you think?

Did you enjoy revisiting the Joyce Jimenez era?

Five films,

five women,

but one fantasy.

I'm sure you understand now

why she was dubbed

THE NATION'S FANTASY by the kids of the '90s…