Xyriel Manabat and Kyle Echarati Tease New On-Screen Tandem
- The production marks the leading lady film debut of Xyriel Manabat, who stars opposite Kyle Echarri.
- Directed by Dolly Dulu, the movie is a musical romance and romantic comedy.
- According to Netflix, the plot follows a spirited teenager who dreams of having the perfect debut.
Netflix will release the film 18th Rose
on April 9, 2026. The production marks the leading lady film debut of Xyriel Manabat, who stars opposite Kyle Echarri.
Directed by Dolly Dulu, the movie is a musical romance and romantic comedy. The narrative is described as a nostalgic first love story set in the early 2000s.
The story takes place in Romblon. According to Netflix, the plot follows a spirited teenager who dreams of having the perfect debut. This character enters into a deal with a lonely newcomer, though the development of unexpected feelings and revelations may eventually shatter their plans.
Production Details and Casting
Xyriel Manabat, who was a housemate on Pinoy Big Brother Collab: Season 1
, provided a sneak peek into her experience working with Echarri on April 8, 2026.
The film is categorized as a drama and romantic movie with a TV-MA rating. Netflix describes the project as a high school story featuring an opposites attract
dynamic, with an emotional, heartfelt, and bittersweet tone.
Cornerstone has described the upcoming release as the grandest debut of the year
.