The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is in need of a new spokesperson and is eyeing actress Ria Atayde as the right person for the position.
MMDA chairman Romando Artes personally submitted the recommendation and endorsement to Malacanang to recruit Atayde, saying the qualification of the young actress include her college degree (Communication Arts and work experience.
Artes said Atayde’s celebrity status could also help with the agency’s information dissemination.
If she accepted the offer, Atayde will replace lawyer Mel Carunungan who was designated as MMDA spokesman in an acting capacity.
Atayde’s publicist Chuck Gomez confirmed the offer made by the agency for the actress.
“Right now, Ria is in Cannes to showcase the action-the action-thriller Topakk, starring Arjo Atayde and directed by Richard V. Somes, which she produced as CEO of Nathan Studios. The screening in Cannes is in the hopes of securing a global distribution partnership for Topakk,” said Gomez.
“Regarding Ria Atayde being the MMDA spokesperson, yes there was an offer. This is all we can say for now about this matter,” he added.
Atayde–Maria Sophia Campo Atayde in real life–is the daughter of veteran actress Sylvia Sanchez and businessman Art Atayde. Her professional career began with the television drama series “Ningning” and the variety show “It’s Showtime.”