After the highly successful My Destiny, Carla Abellana is in a new prime time show on GMA-7. It is called Because of You.
“That’s right!” she says. “I’m excited with this project since it’s not a dramatic vehicle which the viewers are used to seeing me appear in. It’s a light stuff actually and many comedy scenes.”
More associated with drama vehicles, the be-dimpled lass admits she is challenged with her latest soap.
“At first, it was kind of difficult because since I entered the ‘biz, all projects given to me were serious materials, starting with Rosalinda then, My Husband’s Lover but my stint with the sitcom Ismol Family helped a lot to hone my comic potential. I’m really grateful to that show and incidentally, we’re on air for a year and a half already and I’m glad because TV buffs continue to support it.”
Carla is certain that as the story progresses, she will still be given arias to show her dramatic chops.
“I think the plot will evolve and eventually, it will become a bit of a drama. The drama element is always there even in light soaps. So viewers can expect heavy scenes in the middle of the story onwards. But for now, they will witness lots of funny moments.”
Many ask how she feels working with someone of Gabby’s caliber.
“Wow! Everyone knows how accomplished an actor he is. I’ve worked with him a few years ago in the movie Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow so at least, we have something good to start on, so to speak. In the said movie, we’ve done highly dramatic scenes, so here in our new soap, it’s far lighter. I’m proud to work with him again,” says Carla.
Incidentally, Gabby is of the same age as her dad PJ. Will their age difference be a factor on their screen chemistry?
“Not at all! It’s a general observation that seemingly, he hasn’t aged that much at all and I strongly agree! With his looks, he can still give new breed of actors a run for their money.”
Even when it comes to work habits, the lovely Kapuso star is hats-off to her 51 year-old leading man.
“We had a pleasant time working together in 2011 for Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow and it still holds true now that we’re starring in a soap. He’s a cheerful co-star, has no complains and wants a happy set. He’s tops!” ends Carla.
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According to Polo Ravales, he’s got no regrets being a freelancer now as compared before when he was a GMA contract star.
“It’s been a year since my contract with them (sic) expired. My last work as a Kapuso was Ilustrado where I played as the nemesis of Alden Richards. I’ve done guest stints in some ABS (-CBN) shows but my supposedly regular soap with them got affected due to my slip disc operation. Of course, it was saddening but I had to prioritize my health situation,” he states.
He missed acting while he was recuperating.
“Yes, for sure! I’ve been acting for more than a decade now and it’s already part of my system. That’s why even now when I’m still undergoing therapy, I still accept offers specially is it’s a meaty part, like the reboot of the classic Hilda Koronel movie Angela Markado. I’m grateful to Direk Carlo Caparas and Tita Donna Villa for giving me a role as one of Andi Eigenmann’s rapists in the remake. It’s a challenging part and I’m happy with the film’s turn-out.”
The good-looking actor has only good words for Andi in the title role.
“Viewers should see this because as the central character, she is very good. I’m impressed with her performance and honestly, she deserves to win an acting trophy,” says Polo.