Actress Sunshine Dizon is glad to be top-billing “Throwback Pag-ibig”, the first month-long story of Wagas as it returns as a daily morning series on GMA-7.
“Of course, I’m happy because I’m no stranger to the show, having been part of its episodes before when it was still being aired over at GMA News TV. Unknown to many, I’m close to people from GMA Public Affairs. I always enjoy working with them,” she avers.
The competent actress is confident their story will appeal to the viewing public.
“The plot is very relatable. It’s so heart-warming. It tells the story of a couple whose relationship fell apart due to a tragedy that led to the loss of their daughter. So the question is how much sacrifice can one give for the family?”
“The drama here is based from reality. We also have heavy dramatic scenes but they’re presented realistically. I’m sure the viewers will like it,” she added.
Shine has only good words to her director and co-actors in the award-winning romance anthology. She appreciates Adolf Alix, Jr. is open to collaborations or suggestions on how to improve the scenes.
“He’s very professional. We have good collaboration along with Mike Tan, Regine Angeles, and Leanne Bautista. The set is so light.”
Her last project with Mike was their collaboration in the hit afternoon drama Ika-6 na Utos which aired for more than a year.
“That’s right! But definitely, our characters here are very much different from Ika-6 na Utos. It’s nice to be working with Mike once again, this time, in a light-hearted material,” she says.
Sunshine also praises Leanne, the young actress who portrays her daughter in the program.
“She is a joy to watch. You can say that she was raised well by her folks. She’s a hardworking girl who has a ready smile for everyone. She’s got lots of promise. You have to watch out for her,” she says.
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Star Magic star McCoy de Leon reveals he initially felt awkward doing the movie G! with fellow Hashtags member Jameson Blake. This is due to the fact that both of them are linked to young actress Elisse Joson. As everyone knows, Elisse is McCoy’s former girlfriend while Jameson currently dates her.
“Yes, there was really awkwardness on my part during the film’s first shooting days. It was my first time to see them together. You know, showbiz is such a small world. You’ll always bump into each other on projects or functions. I was able to move on already,” he shares.
“It won’t help if you’ll get stuck in sadness and dwell in the negative. So, I really faced things bravely. Add to that the fact that Jameson happens to be a good friend. I just thought of his happiness that hopefully, he will really be happy,” McCoy adds.
Many ask how Jameson broke the news to him.
“Actually, I had the feeling that he wanted to tell me something. And that’s what’s good with Jameson. He cleared things from the very start. Due to this, I respected him even more.
“He just asked me if it’s okay that he is dating Elisse. At first, I didn’t know how to react since it’s my maiden experience on the matter where a good friend and a former flame is involved in the situation. Eventually, I focused on the bright side because I’ve realized that Jameson is a true and wonderful friend.
“I just told him to take very good care of Elisse and never hurt her. I even gave him a tip: to court Elisse’s mother. For me, there’s really no problem. It’s just the situation.”
The handsome lad is proud that he has really moved on from his break-up with his former girlfriend.
“At this point, I want to focus first on myself, specially my job. I’m grateful because I have good projects like this film ‘G’ which also stars Mark Oblea apart from me and Jameson. It’s a good material and is directed by Dondon Santos. It’s an official entry to the forthcoming Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino. I hope local film buffs will support it,” ends McCoy.
