On March 9, Kapuso artist Bianca Umali detailed the difficulties she faced portraying a comedic role in the media conference for Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss.
Umali said she found it challenging to portray a comedic role, especially with her background in dramatic acting.
“Siguro po dahil doon po ako na-train sa drama. Sa heavy drama, sa action, sa mabibigat na istorya. Doon po ako nahubog. ‘Yun po ang naging comfort zone ko at ‘yun po ‘yung naging ensayo ko sa mundo ng Showbiz at sa mundo ng pag-arte. Pero ngayon po na naibigay sa akin ito, honestly po kakaiba siya.”
She added that it took more effort for her to do a comedic role versus a dramatic role.
“Tulad nga po ng sabi ko kanina, na-underestimate ko siya. Akala ko ang comedy, basta naka-ngiti ka, ‘yun na ‘yun. Basta tumatawa ka ‘yun na ‘yun, pero hindi po pala. Kumbaga iba siya, ibang klase ng hirap, ibang klase ng challenge, it’s not less of an effort sa pag-arte. It’s actually the same or for more, it actually more compared to doing a project that is drama or heavy drama.”
Because of her experience, Umali had more respect for comedians like her Mano Po Legacy co-star Pokwang.
“Yes po, on and off cam, si Mamang (Pokwang), matagal ko nang napapanood ‘yan at talagang nakakatawa. At noong nakasama ko siya in real life, ay ang sarap-sarap po ng buhay. Ang sarap ka-trabaho. Ganon po pala ‘yun, ‘yun po ang tunay na pag-papasaya ng tao, hindi lang on-cam pero pati off-cam. Doon ko naappreciate at inidolo si Mamang.”
Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss also stars Ken Chan and Kelvin Miranda.
Its powerhouse cast has included Pokwang, Teejay Marquez, Arlene Muhlach, Ricardo Cepeda, Marina Benipayo, Sarah Holmes, Tyrone Tan, Sarah Edwards, Hayley Dizon, Lime Aranya, Jem Manicad, and Phi Palmos.
Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss premieres on March 14 via GMA Telebabad.
