{"id":91182,"date":"2025-05-28T16:02:07","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T15:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=91182"},"modified":"2025-05-29T10:08:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T09:08:08","slug":"pop-sensation-qymira-revealed-as-leading-role-in-pedring-lopez-action-feature-film-shadow-transit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2025\/05\/pop-sensation-qymira-revealed-as-leading-role-in-pedring-lopez-action-feature-film-shadow-transit\/","title":{"rendered":"Pop Sensation Qymira Revealed As Leading Role In Pedring Lopez Action Feature Film ‘Shadow Transit’"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A hypnotic pop artist who’s toured the UK with Boyzlife, a dedicated philanthropist, and orchestra conductor – is there anything Qymira can’t do? Now, she reveals a thrilling addition to the list. The star is set to grace the silver screen after announcing her acting debut in Pedring Lopez’s English-language debut film, ‘Shadow Transit.’ <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Starring alongside Yoshi Sudarso, Qymira will headline the cast of a Filipino action-noir film – a co-production between Hong Kong-based act3 and Lopez\u2019s Manila-based BlackOps Studios Asia. Set to begin filming in July, the project marks the studio\u2019s first feature-length production. After reaching No. 3 on the UK Dance Chart with her single ‘Labyrinth of Life,’ Qymira has firmly established herself in the music scene – and now, she’s setting her sights on Hollywood. With her cinematic sound, striking visuals, and magnetic stage presence, she\u2019s poised to bring a unique charisma to the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With international sales commenced at the Marche du Films at this year’s Cannes, ‘Shadow Transit’ is not only Qymira’s first lead role, but a poignant story close to her heart. ‘<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“‘Shadow Transit’ is more than just my first lead role – It’s everything I’ve ever dreamed of in a film: raw, human, wildly artistic, and unflinchingly brutal’ she shared. ‘It’s a story of survival that hits you in the gut and stays in your heart. Getting the chance to bring this to life is more than a dream – it’s an absolute honour”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A hypnotic pop artist who’s toured the UK with Boyzlife, a dedicated philanthropist, and orchestra conductor – is there anything Qymira can’t do? Now, she reveals a thrilling addition to the list. The star is set to grace the silver screen after announcing her acting debut in Pedring Lopez’s English-language debut film, ‘Shadow Transit.’ <\/p>\n

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