 Kris Aquino (qv), who starred in two earlier Mano Po series, was  initially offered to play in the movie. Due to her hectic schedule,  her role was later offered to Judy Ann Santos (qv). But since  Santos was shooting the TV series _"Krystala" (2004)_ (qv), the role  later went to Sheryl Cruz (qv), who made a comeback with this  film.