WATCH: Sharon Cuneta, Cherie Gil switch roles to re-create classic scene from ‘Bituing Walang Ninging’
Sharon Cuneta and Cherie Gil had a rare and cheerful reunion on Saturday, July 13 as they had dinner together. Joining them were Cuneta’s kids Frankie, Miel and Miguel.
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Inevitably, they reminisced on their iconic roles in the 1985 drama “Bituing Walang Ningning”. Cuneta played Dorina, a fangirl built up to topple her singing idol Lavinia, portrayed by Gil.
The film is known for the classic line that Lavinia says when she snaps at Dorina, along with a splash of water from a glass: “You’re nothing but a second-rate, trying hard copycat.”
In real life, Cuneta and Gil are dear friends rather than rivals, as seen in their pictures during the dinner. In one picture, they re-created a photo from their younger years where they are locked in an embrace.
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Article continues after this advertisementOf course, they attempted to remake the “copycat” confrontation scene, but with the roles reversed. A video which Cuneta posted on YouTube shows that they did multiple takes as her kids directed them.
Article continues after this advertisementInitially, Gil wanted sake or iced tea in a glass to make the scene more realistic, but Cuneta refused. They also agreed that the Megastar was too sweet to seem like a kontrabida. After a handful of takes, they finally got the scene right, which Gil posted on Instagram.
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“Thank you for being the best friend ever,” Cuneta wrote. “And for being game always and for a wonderful evening and for your lovely children and for the gift of you and your big heart!”
Cuneta shared the love back with a picture of them.
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“Your Dorina and Lavinia,” Cuneta said. “Friends forever!!!” JB
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