Beyond the Philippines, Cabral’s striking screen presence caught the eye of world-renowned filmmakers, leading to several notable international projects.
If Serbis introduced Cabral, Kinatay (Butchered) cemented her as a provocateur. This controversial film, which won Mendoza the Best Director award at Cannes (against widespread boos), features Cabral in a role that remains the most discussed of her early filmography. mercedes cabral sex scene