Tootsie Guevara debuts in Filipino series 'Nurse the Dead'

Tootsie Guevara made her Hollywood acting debut at the June 5 world premiere of Nurse the Dead in San Diego. The Filipino series begins streaming worldwide on the iWant app June 12, timed to Philippine Independence Day.

Why it matters: - Tootsie Guevara’s move from music to acting gives the Filipino entertainment industry a higher-profile crossover moment in Hollywood. - Nurse the Dead centers healthcare workers and Filipino diaspora stories, adding visibility to Filipino-led projects in global streaming.

What happened: - Tootsie Guevara appeared at the world premiere of Nurse the Dead on June 5, 2026, in San Diego, California, marking her Hollywood acting debut. - Guevara plays Nurse “Zeny,” described as a bubbly, witty, and compassionate healthcare professional. - The premiere included a red carpet event, an advance screening and a Q&A with cast and creative team members. - Guevara also performed her single “It’s Tootsie” at the Philippine Independence Day celebration at Veterans Park in Carson, California. - A surprise flash mob with members of the Nurse the Dead cast and production team joined the performance.

The details: - Nurse the Dead was created and showrun by Mark Labella. - Drea Castro and Wes Villarica directed the series. - The series follows healthcare workers while blending suspense, drama and Filipino storytelling. - Guevara said the project honors healthcare providers, especially nurses, while celebrating and representing the Filipino diaspora. - Guevara described playing Nurse Zeny as fun and meaningful because the character brings positivity and heart to the story. - The series begins streaming globally on the iWant app on June 12, 2026, the same day as Philippine Independence Day. - Guevara framed her latest musical era as “Tootsie 2.0” during the Carson performance. - Guevara is known as an OPM recording artist, performer, actress and Grammy contender.

Between the lines: - The rollout ties a world premiere, a patriotic holiday and a live performance campaign together to maximize attention around both the series and Guevara’s brand reset. - The project also reflects a larger push for Filipino stories and talent to reach wider international audiences through streaming.

What’s next: - Nurse the Dead will stream worldwide on the iWant app starting June 12, 2026. - Guevara’s acting debut gives her a new foothold in Hollywood as she continues promoting her music and expanding into screen roles.

The bottom line: - Nurse the Dead positions Tootsie Guevara as a crossover talent at the center of a Filipino-led series with global ambitions.