Gold Squad members Andrea Brillantes and Francine Diaz revealed that they switched up their usual roles from their Kadenang Ginto days.
In the press conference for ABS-CBN Entertainment’s upcoming inspirational teleserye, Huwag Kang Mangamba, Francine highlighted her dream of portraying a Bida-Kontrabida role on-screen and that she felt thankful for the opportunity.
“Para po sa akin, ‘yung nafeel ko ‘nun noong nalaman ko po na ako naman dito yung kabaliktaran ni Cassie. ‘Yung role ni Cassie, ako naman dito ‘yung bida-kontrabida. Unang una po sa lahat, sobrang thankful ako. And, sobrang natutuwa ako kasi, isa din po to sa mga dream role ko din, na gusto kong magawa talaga,” said Francine.
As for Andrea, she revealed requesting a different role from her portrayal of Marga in Kadenang Ginto. She admitted she wants to show her range as an actress and avoid limiting herself in the KontraBida typecast.
“Actually, nirequest ko po kasi talaga na sana sa next po na kung meron man po na maibibigay sa akin na show sana dito naman po, mabait ako. Or kung di man mabait, opposite ni Marga. Kasi gusto ko pa rin na mas maipakita sa lahat ng tao ang kakayanan ko sa pag-arte, at ayoko lang malimitahan ang sarili ko pagiging kontrabida,” said Andrea.
Show creator Rondel Lindayag revealed that they gave the Kontrabida role to Francine after seeing her depth as an actress.
“Sa umpisa kasi, si Francine kasi medyo bago pa sya noong Kadenang Ginto, pero noong lumabas na siya sa iba’t ibang programa nakita nanamin ‘yung may depth ‘yung bata,” said Rondel.
He also highlighted the collaborative effort between the creators, management, and the young actresses in coming up with the roles.
“At the same time nagkwentuhan din kami with Andrea and Francine eh, na nagustuhan nila ‘yung idea na what if mag-switch sila ng role this time. So collaborative ‘yun.”
“Lahat pinagusapan ‘yun, with sir Deo (Dreamscape Entertainment head) with Francine and Andrea that time. Ayun excited ‘yung dalawa,” said Rondel.
Andrea and Francine, with fellow Gold Squad members Kyle Echarri and Seth Fedelin, stars in the inspirational teleserye, Huwag Kang Mangamba. The teleserye also has a powerhouse cast including Sylvia Sanchez, Nonie Buencamino, Mylene Dizon, RK Bagatsing, Dominic Ochoa, Diether Ocampo, Enchong Dee, Angeline Quinto, Matet De Leon, Soliman Cruz, Mercedes Cabral, Paolo Gumabao, and Alyanna Angeles.
With show creators Rondel Lindayag and Danica Domingo and directors Emmanuel Q. Palo, Jerry Lopez Sineneng, and Darnel Villaflor at the helm, the series aims to bring back Bro (Jesus), faith, and inspiration through the small screen.
The teleserye premieres on March 20 on iWantTFC and on March 22 on Kapamilya Channel, TV5, A2Z, and Kapamilya Online Live.
