‘Festival’ of ‘fierce’ portrayals by senior stars
Cherry Pie Picache
The 2017 TV season is exciting acting buffs because new drama series are fielding an ordinate number of veteran actors and actresses in significant roles. It’s like a festival of “fierce” portrayals by senior stars, who threaten to act circles around their younger and less experienced coplayers.
For instance, Maine Mendoza and Alden Richards’ first teleserye, “Destined to Be Yours,” also topbills Boots Anson-Roa, Lotlot de Leon and Gardo Versoza.
“Wildflower” stars, Maja Salvador and Joseph Marco, are “significantly” joined by Tirso Cruz III and Aiko Melendez, with special participation by Sunshine Cruz and Christian Vasquez.
For their part, Ritz Azul, Paulo Avelino and Ejay Falcon headline “The Promise of Forever,” with Cherry Pie Picache, Amy Austria, Susan Africa and Tonton Gutierrez providing strong senior support.
“Meant to Be” topbills Barbie Forteza and some male starlets, but we’re more pumped up by reports that it also features the Gloria Romero.
The fantaserye, “Mulawin vs Ravena” fields leads like Dennis Trillo and Regine Velasquez-Alcasid—plus Roi Vinzon and Chynna Ortaleza-Cipriano.
“My Dear Heart” is the most “senior-studded” new drama of all, with Coney Reyes, Robert Arevalo, Rio Locsin, Joey Marquez and Eric Quizon pacing its younger players, like Zanjoe Marudo and Bela Padilla.
“Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa” stars Julie Anne San Jose and Benjamin Alves, and is proud to feature seasoned veterans like Jean Garcia and Alan Paule.
“Legally Blind,” which topbills Janine Gutierrez, Mikael Daez and Lauren Young, is enhanced by the presence of Marc Abaya and Chanda Romero.
Other senior stars we’d love to see again soonest on the TV screen include Ronaldo Valdez, Tommy Abuel, Leo Rialp, Al Tantay, Ariel Rivera, Bembol Roco, Bodjie Pascua, Dante Rivero, Edu Manzano, Lou Veloso, Niño Muhlach, Pen Medina, Pepito Rodriguez, Romnick Sarmenta and Noel Trinidad.
Not to mention their female counterparts like Anita Linda, Mitch Valdes, Pilar Pilapil, Lollie Mara, Eula Valdes, Alicia Alonzo, Rosemarie Gil, Liberty Ilagan, Isabel Rivas, Angel Aquino, Ayen Munji, Caridad Sanchez, Isay Alvarez, Carmi Martin, Ces Quesada, Charo Santos, Daria Ramirez, Nikki Ross, Dina Bonnevie, Donita Rose, Elizabeth Oropesa, Eugene Domingo, Evangeline Pascual, Gloria Diaz, Hilda Koronel, Jackie Lou Blanco, Jaya, Pinky Marquez, Laurice Guillen, Lilet, Malou de Guzman, Maria Isabel Lopez, Maricar Reyes, Mercedes Cabral, Mikee Cojuangco, Miriam Quiambao, Mona Lisa, Perla Bautista, Princess Punzalan, Rosa Rosal, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Snooky Serna, Tetchie Agbayani, Vivian Velez, Zsa Zsa Padilla—and then some!
‘Happy Together’ at PICC
On Feb. 13, the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) offers lovers of romantic music a celebratory treat, by way of the special musical convergence of the New Minstrels (composed of Joey Albert, Ding Mercado, Chad Borja, Louie Reyes and Eugene Villaluz) and The CompanY (Moy Ortiz, Sweet Plantado, Annie Quintos, Cecile Bautista and Reuben Laurente). Call Viva Live at 6877236.
Wish 107.5 music award winners
The winners of Wish 107.5’s second music awards were chosen by Wishers’ online votes
(50 percent) and a panel of judges composed of Mitch Valdes, Noel Cabangon, Gary Valenciano, Alvin de Vera, Francis Reyes, Isah Red and Angelica Ong (50 percent).
The inaugural members of the newly launched Wishclusive Elite Circle, with more than 10 million views, are Morissette Amon, Darren Espanto and Bugoy Drilon.
