Behind that Mona Lisa smile
By Bayani San Diego Jr.
One look at Epy Quizon and screen legend Mona Lisa couldn’t help exclaiming: “You look exactly like Dolphy.”

One look at Epy Quizon and screen legend Mona Lisa couldn’t help exclaiming: “You look exactly like Dolphy.”

After the preview of “Katy” last week, Fanny Serrano, who designed the costumes, was in tears.

DULCE (right) got nervous when she found out that Celeste Legaspi was watching last week’s performance of “Katy.” Celeste was the original Olivia, the character Dulce plays in the revival. “I saw Teteng (Celeste’s nickname) on her feet, clapping,” Dulce recalled. “I’ve always looked up to her. When I saw her at the lobby, I got emotional.” Celeste said she and Dulce share a special friendship. “We were both extremely overjoyed to share the role and the special song ‘Minsan ang Minahal ay Ako.’” Bayani San Diego Jr., Photo by Aaron Ching

China Cojuangco is delighted to be in the cast of “Katy,” the musical that runs until Sunday at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Little Theater (Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino). “I’m part of the ensemble so my role varies per scene,” she beamed. “I do a young Gloria Romero, for one. This original Filipino musical [...]