Gladys Reyes steps out of villain roles, takes lead in ‘The Heart of Music’
Gladys Reyes is not called “La Primera Contravida” for nothing, as her mere stare makes for nightmare for children who happened to watch her TV drama series. Her hair-pulling stunts and face slapping is legendary in show business.
But the award-winning actress is stepping out of her villain role for the meantime as she takes the lead in the musical family drama, “The Heart of Music.”
Reyes attended the premiere screening of the movie at a cinema in Mandaluyong, along with the rest of the cast members, and members of her family, such as husband Christopher Roxas, son Christophe, and her mother Zeny.
Also present at the event were Reyes’ showbiz friends, including her best friend Carmi Martin, Kokoy de Santos, Matt Lozano, and her Cruz vs Cruz co-stars Vina Morales and Neil Ryan Sese.
The story and concept of “The Heart of Music” took inspiration from the iconic Hollywood film “The Sound of Music,” starring Julie Andrews.
Reyes’ first musical family drama is directed by Italian filmmaker Paolo Bertola, who assured viewers that they would not see Reyes’ villainous side. In playing a kind, lead character this time, Reyes gets the chance to showcase her powerful singing voice.
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“The Heart of Music” follows the story of the fun-loving, curly-haired Yaya Madonna, a breadwinner who was orphaned by her mother. After being scammed by an illegal recruiter, she pretends to have gone abroad so her father (played by PJ Abellana) won’t worry.
She is eventually forced to work as a nanny for the eight children of couple Diana (Isay Alvarez) and Frank Riviera (Robert Seña). This is where the story’s many twists and turns begin to unfold.
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The film tackles several timely issues, including various family struggles and bullying in school.
According to Reyes, she took voice lessons before filming began.
“Nahihiya kasi ako kina Sir Robert and of course kay Ate Isay. Nu’ng nalaman ko ‘yon, nag-set agad ako ng appointment sa voice lessons,” she said. “And then piano lessons din as well para kahit paano, kahit na hindi naman ipinakita nang buo sa movie, I wanted to be prepared kahit papano du’n sa mga eksena.”
“At sabi ko nga po, siyempre mga kilalang-kilala sa industriya ng musika at pagtatanghal, of course, sina Sir Robert and Miss Isay kaya po ganu’n na lang din po ‘yung kaba ko nu’ng gawin ‘to,” chika ni Gladys after ng screening.
Also part of the film are Jon Lucas, Angel Guardian, Sean Lucas, Angel Laco, Stanley Abuloc, twins Noreen and Markhy, Jopay Paguia, Joshua Zamora, and many others. /edv
