The teenaged actress who is making waves as an afternoon TV drama princess in The Half Sisters breaks away from her TV drama cycle by starring in a film she calls a “maindie.”
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It is “indie” because it is produced outside of the big studios, but is also mainstream because it’s material is not about serious problems of the society, she explained after the screening of the movie last week.
Straying away from the charming and warm character of Diana in the top rating afternoon prime series, The Half Sisters, Barbie Forteza plays the role of a bully in #ewankosau Saranghaeyo. She paired with Francis Magundayao. Also playing important roles are young actors Jon Lucas and Elisse Joson.
Barbie breathes life to the character of Calixta “Kai” Luna, a bully, whom the entire school fears the most, and is an avid fan of K-Pop. She usually keeps to herself and uses her “me time” to express her feelings through painting.
The GMA Artist Center star enjoyed playing the role as she got to explore another side of her acting skills. She also did things she never thought she could do. “Naging challenge sa akin na kinailangan kong matuto ng konting Korean. Siyempre kasi dapat, tama yung pronunciation,” said the 2014 Cinemalaya Best Supporting Actress.
Working on the film also made her realize that bullies are not entirely bad people. “May dahilan kung bakit nagiging bully ang ibang tao. That’s how they get attention, kasi deep inside they feel alone kaya nila nagagawa ‘yun. Marami pa silang matutuklasang realidad sa aming pelikula about school and teenage life,” the actress claims.