Daniel Padilla admits feeling lost before accepting lead role in ‘Incognito’
Daniel Padilla. Image: Instagram/@starmagicphils
Without delving too deeply into the details, Daniel Padilla confessed that he was initially hesitant in accepting the offer to portray Andres Malvar in the action drama “Incognito.”
Padilla revealed during “Incognito’s” finale media con that he was going through a tough period in his life before joining the cast. His remarks came after his co-star Maris Racal shared that being part of the action drama “saved” her life.
“We all know how doubtful I was before starting and accepting this. At the time, I was at a point in my life where my thoughts were very messy, and I was very confused,” he said.
The actor-singer didn’t disclose the reason why he felt lost back then. However, the drama aired two years after his breakup with longtime girlfriend and onscreen partner, Kathryn Bernardo, following a 12-year romance.
“I think Maris (Racal) is right that this is the best decision I’ve made in my life. Wow. I learned and experienced so much. There was so much growth. Thank you so much, Lord. He is so great,” he said.
As “Incognito” is set to air its final episode, Padilla added that seeing the support from fans — especially those who were willing to see them in action while filming — meant a lot to him.
“Thank you for the love that you showed us. We feel your support wherever we go, and even to those who find us while we’re shooting, not only to a single person but also to the entire show. It is the fruit of our labor. It eases our exhaustion and it gives us strength,” he said.
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The “Mabagal” singer said it will be hard to let go of his character once the action drama airs its final episode.
“It’s hard to let go of this character because portraying him made me happy, especially in the company of our director, castmates, and the whole production. It was not easy, which made the payoff sweeter,” he said.
Before “Incognito” went on air, Padilla said in December 2024 that there was no pressure for him to take on the action genre, as he came from a family of action stars, such as the actor-turned-senator Robin Padilla, and the then-Rustom Padilla before coming out as BB Gandanghari.
“They didn’t give me any reason to feel pressure. I don’t feel nervous or anything. I don’t know. I’m just doing my best. Whatever the outcome is, that’s it. I’m doing my best,” he said.
Also part of the action drama are Maris Racal, Baron Geisler, Ian Veneracion, Kaila Estrada, Anthony Jennings, and Richard Gutierrez. /edv
