CBN Asia’s Tanikala 2025 Featuring ‘Preso’

Gerard Pizarras Transforms Into “Preso” in CBN Asia’s Holy Week Special, Tanikala Seasoned actor Gerard Pizarras takes on the challenging role of a drug-addict-turned-inmate in CBN Asia’s highly anticipated Holy Week Special, Tanikala presents “Preso”—airing this Good Friday, April 18, at 5:30 p.m. on GMA. Preso follows the true-to-life story of Wendell Tolibas, a man whose life spirals into chaos after witnessing a traumatic incident. Consumed by pain and anger, he turns to rebellion, drug addiction, and crime while living in Davao. Arrested and publicly shamed in 2017, he found himself trapped behind bars and at rock bottom. “When I first read the script, I said, ‘This person’s story is inspiring. Lord, thank You for this story because it encouraged me,’” Gerard recalled. Having portrayed similar roles of incarcerated men in the past, Gerard found Preso to be unique. Unlike other stories that dwell solely on the suffering inside prison walls, this telecine inspires viewers that true redemption is possible and that there is life after prison. Alongside his talented co-stars—his wife, veteran actress Jan Marini, and actor-influencer Jericho Arceo—Gerard brings to life a character whose struggles resonate not only with actual prisoners but with anyone who feels imprisoned by [...]