The Bit Player (Filipino: Ekstra) is a 2013 Philippine comedy-drama film co-produced and directed by Jeffrey Jeturian from a story and screenplay he co-written with Antoinette Jadaone and Zig Dulay.

The film stars Vilma Santos as Loida Malabanan, who spends her days dreaming of her big break while working with the country's best small-screen actors.

[1] It also features the appearances of various actors and actresses including Marian Rivera, Richard Yap, Piolo Pascual, Eula Valdez, Cherry Pie Picache, and Cherie Gil.

[7] Richard Kuipers, writing for Variety, described the written screenplay by Jeffrey Jeturian, Antoinette Jadaone, and Zig Dulay as "wise and witty" and "hits the right mix of humor and compassion from the outset".

Kuipers also praised director Jeturian and his team for making the film with the best results and cinematographer Lee Briones for its photography that balances between comedy and drama for Vilma Santos' character and her background.