Nora Aunor reveals how pleased she is with her currently running soap opera over at GMA-7 called Little Nanay.
“It’s a great and wonderful experience doing the show,” she says. “Everyone involved in the production is exerting his or her best efforts to come up with a must-see program, the reason for the positive feedback and good ratings we have. I’m really happy and proud to be part of this project.”
The Superstar particularly cites her fellow actors in the soap as one huge factor why she enjoys doing it, saying, “They’re good actors! They really give fine performances so it would challenge you to deliver your best. That’s why I always look forward to reporting to the set.”
Considering her stature as one of Philippine entertainment’s greatest actresses of all time, many ask what Guy (Nora Aunor) can say about co-star Kris Bernal who delineates the pivotal role of Tinay in the said Ricky Davao-helmed soap.
“Honestly, she’s a good actress. I only have good words for her. I can see the dedication in her craft. Certainly, she’s got a long way to go in the ‘biz.”
Does Kris seek acting tips from her?
“Oh, no! She doesn’t. Not even once.”
Now that she’s back doing a prime time soap, Nora gets to compare its dynamics to shooting movies.
“In truth, they’re basically the same, more or less. Like when you want to correct or improve a particular scene in both films and soap operas, you can re-take it. Only, in movies, it’s not continuous unlike in soaps where everything is more fast-paced. This is the reason why in my opinion, it’s more taxing to do a soap opera than a movie!”
Speaking of movies, the cinema legend advises that she is to shoot one anytime.
“Yes, this is under Adolf Alix, Jr. whose details I can’t divulge at this point. But it’s something very challenging again which excites me to no end. Apart from this, I also have three finished projects which are due for commercial exhibition namely, Padre de Familia, Kabisera and Whistle Blower. I hope the viewers support them when they hit the theaters soon,” Nora concludes.
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It’s been awhile since Regine Velasquez headlined a soap opera. To date, her last prime time project was I Heart You Pare opposite Dingdong Dantes in 2011. But now, it’s confirmed that she’s to do a series once again for GMA-7.
“That’s right!” says Regine. “It’s official that I’ll be back acting in the small screen again. The title of my new soap is Poor Señorita.”
The Songbird is definitely excited with this development.
“Of course, I missed doing soaps. Towards the last part of I Heart You Pare, I got pregnant with Nate, remember? So after giving birth, I prioritized my new role as a mom. As everyone noticed, I just concentrated on my singing. Acting took a backseat but after five years, I feel it’s high time to make a comeback!”
Her latest prime time program is simply promising.
“It will be directed by Dominic Zapata. Joining me here are Mikael Daez, Sheena Halili, Jillian Ward, Valeen Montenegro, Kevin Santos and my good friend Jaya,” says Regine.