Anne Curtis is returning to television drama after more than a decade, starring in the local adaptation of the South Korean series It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, alongside Joshua Garcia and Carlo Aquino.
Curtis last appeared in a teleserye in 2014, playing the titular role in Mars Ravelo’s Dyesebel. She admitted it took time before accepting the new role.
“Honestly, it took me a while to say yes to this project,” Curtis said. “As much as I was excited, I was also nervous. It’s been more than 10 years since I last did a soap.”
She said she felt anxious during the first day of taping but credited her co-stars and director Mae Cruz-Alviar for helping her ease back into the role.
“I was simply nervous. But you know what, I learned from this story that it’s okay to not be okay,” she said.
Curtis was a fan of the original Korean drama and said she had expressed interest in doing the local version even before the project was confirmed.
“If I were to go back to doing soaps, I wanted it to be this,” she said. “I’m so glad it pushed through.”
The actress said the series, which tackles mental health, is timely and relevant for Filipino audiences.
“It’s about time we do a series that educates about mental health and how to support someone going through it,” she said. “Especially in our country, it’s not spoken of freely.”
The show also stars Enchong Dee, Agot Isidro, Rio Locsin, Maricel Laxa, Bobot Mortiz, Francis Magundayao, and Xyriel Manabat.
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Jameson Blake denies dating rumors with Barbie Forteza
Actor Jameson Blake denied dating rumors linking him to actress Barbie Forteza after a photo of them holding hands went viral during the recent half marathon in Pampanga.
“To be honest, we’re not together,” Blake said.
According to the actor, he assisted Forteza as they made their way through a crowd of fans at the Clark Parade Grounds.
“There were lots of people who wanted to take a picture with her. I just helped her out,” he said.
Blake said he understood why the moment sparked speculation.
“I know people will think differently,” he said, laughing. “But the truth is, I was just protecting Barbie at the time. I served as her crowd control.”
