in ‘Hating Kapatid,’ a character driven by love and his dream
of keeping his family happy
GMA Network’s newest afternoon drama, Hating Kapatid, unites the Legaspi family for the first time on television, with twins Cassy and Mavy shedding their long-held “sweet image” for more mature, dramatic roles.
After years of appearing in commercials and variety shows, the siblings now headline a full-length series alongside their parents, Carmina Villarroel and Zoren Legaspi.
The family stars together in a story about love, family, secrets, and forgiveness.
During the show’s media conference held Oct. 7 at GMA Network, Cassy said working with her parents felt both comforting and intimidating.
“There’s always that pressure because they’re my parents,” she admitted. “I try to remain calm and professional, but deep down, there’s still pressure. I’m just really thankful they let us be. They let us grow as artists.”
For Cassy, who plays Belle, the series offers a new, more serious side of the Legaspis.
“If we were to work together, I expected it to be a sitcom,” she said. “This is a bigger blessing. I think Hating Kapatid is a very good venue to show a different side of the Legaspi family.”
She described her character as “a shy girl who always feels like an outcast but remains rooted in love.”
Watching the teaser for the first time, she shared, “I actually cried. It made me realize that this project is bigger than it seems. I’m so proud of everyone here. I haven’t seen my family so passionate about acting.”
Hating Kapatid builds on real emotions drawn from family bonds. Mavy, who portrays Tyrone, described the project as their “love letter” to viewers, saying, “All the love, pain, blood, sweat, and tears are in this show. We’re a very loving family. We don’t like conflict. This is our love letter to all our viewers.”
On his character, Mavy shared, “Tyrone is very relatable. His dream isn’t fame or success. He just wants to see his family happy. There are people like that. Their only dream is peace and happiness for their loved ones.”
Both siblings said their parents treated them as co-actors, not children. “They gave us the freedom to act and be professional. They let us fly.”
Cassy agreed, saying, “It helped that they didn’t micromanage us. We respected each other.”
Before accepting the project, Zoren explained, the family agreed to set clear boundaries—different cars, different routines, and no interference during filming.
“We each have our own work ethics,” he said. “Once we’re on set, the director is the referee.”
He also said he waited a long time for the right project that would bring them together.
“I was looking for a proper storyline. At this stage, I want to do roles that mean something, that have value.”
Carmina echoed the same sentiment, saying she had to consciously set aside her “mom mode” while filming. “When we’re on set, they’re not my kids or my husband. I’m an actor,” she said.
She admitted she couldn’t help feeling proud whenever she saw her children deliver their scenes.
“I’m such a proud mama,” she said. “They come prepared, they know their lines, and they show respect to everyone on set. I must’ve done something right.”
The twins’ growth shows not just in their acting but in how they handle expectations that come with their family name.
Mavy said he’s learned to stay grounded despite the pressure. “We let our work speak for us,” he said. Cassy added, “At the end of the day, we just want to show people that this is who we are—passionate and genuine.”
Directed by Adolfo Alix Jr., Hating Kapatid airs weekdays on GMA Afternoon Prime.
