To fully understand why Myrna Castillo’s filmography is frequently searched under controversial or "scandal" keywords, one must look at the specific era of Philippine cinema she belongs to.
Unlike many of her peers from the 1980s adult-drama genre who met tragic ends or left the industry entirely, Castillo successfully transitioned out of exploitation films. She worked behind the scenes as a on action films like Patigasan... ang laban (1990). myrna castillo scandal portable