GMA Network finally revealed the cast for its remake of Regal Films’ Underage.
In a virtual story conference on August 1, GMA announced that Lexi Gonzales (Celine), Elijah Alejo (Chynna), and Hailey Mendes (Carrie) would be starring in the TV adaptation as the underage Serrano sisters.
Kapuso actors Gil Cuerva and Vince Crisostomo will be their leading men.
Other cast members include Sunshine Cruz, Snooky Serna, Christian Vasquez, Jome Silayan, TJ Trinidad, Yayo Aguila, Jean Saburit, and Nikki Co.
The film Underage follows the story of three sisters who grew up in the province but had to transfer to Manila. From there, they go through the struggles of teenagers, especially in the aspect of love.
The original Underage film was back in 1980 with Dina Bonnevie, Maricel Soriano, and Snooky Serna as stars. The late Joey Gosiengfiao directed the film.
GMA’s Underage remake got announced in March 2021. Yet, it only got the green light this year.
In 1991, Regal Films produced a spin-off for Underage titled Underage Too with Ruffa Gutierrez, Carmina Villarroel, and Aiko Melendez as the lead stars. It was directed by Maryo J. delos Reyes.
The ABS-CBN was the first to create a television remake for Underage in 2009 under its weekly umbrella series Your Song presents.
It was a nine-episode show with Melissa Ricks portraying the role of Bonnevie, Empress Schuck as the role of Soriano, and Lauren Young the role of Serna in the original film. Manny Palo directed the show.
