Filipina-Dutch teen, Ms. Kyana Raine Pacis, is playing the lead role of “Yuka Katana” in the forthcoming Dutch movie “De Piraten van Hiernaast 2: De Ninja’s van de Overkant” (The Pirates Next Door: The Ninjas from Across the Street), which will be shown in Dutch cinemas starting April 20.
Ms. Kyana, the daughter of Filipina-Dutch celebrity Cystine Carreon-Pacis, has starred in the theater production of “Dolfje Werewolfje” (Howl at the Moon) as “Noura” (2016) and “Pluk van de Petteflet” as “Aagje” (2014). She was also the Dutch voice actress of the characters “Natalie” in the Disney fantasy film “Peter en Draak” (Pete’s Dragon) (2016) and “Isabel” in “Elena van Avalor.”
“We congratulate Ms. Pacis on being selected for the lead role. We encourage the members of the Filipino-Dutch community to watch and enjoy this fun, wholesome film,” Ambassador J. Eduardo Malaya said.
Directed by Pim van Hoeve, “De Piraten van Hiernaast 2” is based on the book series by Reggie Naus (Ploegsma publishers) and is the sequel to “The Pirates from Next Door” released in 2020.
The Pirates Next Door 2 is about the battle between the pirates who live in Zandwijk street and the ninjas residing in the same area. Ninja’s daughter “Yuka” and pirate’s son “Billy” became friends amidst the battle between these rival groups.*
The trailer of “The Pirates Next Door 2” can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgyWDK2Gycc or in its Facebook page https://bit.ly/35tBxyO.
Photo Credits: Filmdepot/Dutch FilmWorks and Ms. Cystine Carreon
