October 07, 2026

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN VANCOUVER SUPPORTS FILIPINO LEGACY SOCIETY RED CARPET PREMIERE SCREENING OF ‘NURSE THE DEAD’

In the photo (standing, from L-R): Consul André Peter C. Estanislao, Drea Castro, Director, Marvin Aritrangco, Producer and Lorentz Sy, Treasurer and Compliance Officer, FLS; (front, center): Mark Labella, producer and showrunner. Nurse the Dead is now available on iWantTFC. [Photo: Filipino Legacy Society]

VANCOUVER, BC — On September 29, the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver joined community members and arts enthusiasts at Cineplex Cinemas Marine Gateway & VIP in Vancouver to support the Filipino Legacy Society (FLS) for the premiere screening of the hit supernatural comedy-drama series Nurse the Dead. Sponsored and presented by the Filipino Legacy Society from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the free community event showcased two full episodes of the series to a warm, full-capacity audience.

Nurse the Dead is a groundbreaking supernatural workplace comedy following Noa Reyes, a sharp-witted Filipina nurse supervisor in Los Angeles whose "third eye" allows her to see spirits while navigating a chaotic, haunted hospital ward, staff burnout, and family dynamics. Created by Mark Labella, the show officially made its global debut on June 12, 2026—fittingly on Philippine Independence Day—as the first bilingual Filipino-studio series filmed entirely in Hollywood, and is currently available for streaming worldwide on iWantTFC.

 

Consul André Peter C. Estanislao delivers remarks on behalf of Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin before the screening of "Nurse The Dead" episodes. [Photo: Vancouver PCG]

Representing Consul General Gina A. Jamoralin and the Consulate General, Consul André Peter C. Estanislao delivered remarks commending Filipino Legacy Society headed by Chairperson singer-songwriter Warren Dean Flandez for sponsoring the event and keeping Filipino culture vibrant across British Columbia. Celebrating the show’s unique blend of horror, comedy, and healthcare as a testament to Filipino artistic ingenuity, Consul Estanislao framed the evening as a poignant tribute to Filipino healthcare workers who form a crucial backbone of care across Canada and B.C.

Key members of the series' creative leadership were present for the event, including creator, showrunner, and director Mark Labella; director Drea Castro; and producer Marvin Aritrangco. Labella addressed the audience to share the inspiration behind blending supernatural folklore with workplace realities in a hospital setting, expressing gratitude to the FLS and community supporters for bringing the audience together. Flandez also addressed attendees on behalf of the Filipino Legacy Society, reaffirming FLS’s ongoing mission to build strong cultural foundations, uplift local talent, and honor frontline healthcare workers.

The screening concluded with a warm community reception co-hosted by local favorites Diwa Coffee and Goldilocks, offering attendees traditional hospitality and an opportunity to engage with the filmmakers, organizers, and Consulate representatives.

 

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The diverse crowd of enthusiastic fans sing the Philippine National Anthem prior to the screening for "Nurse The Dead," showing strong support for local cinematic projects in Vancouver. [Photo: Vancouver PCG]
The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver (PCGV) is featured as a Community Partner on the big screen at Cineplex Marine Gateway & VIP in Vancouver on September 29, 2026, during the free screening of Nurse the Dead.

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