 In October of the same year, he portrayed Pato, a recurring role in the Filipino adaptation of "LaLola".Before 2008 ended, "Desperadas" was immediately followed by its sequel, rushed as Regal's entry on the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival.Sillona reprised his role, Vito, for the film, where it was reported that Gutierrez did not approve on having a kissing scene with him.