Fans and critics are raving about Mikoy Morales’ gripping performance in a recent episode of the hit GMA Network’s historical drama ‘Pulang Araw.’
Many viewers are calling for him to receive the Best Actor award following his intense portrayal of Tasyo in a harrowing torture scene that aired during episode 41.
In this particular episode, Mikoy’s character, Tasyo, finds himself captured alongside his friend Eduardo, played by Alden Richards. The story escalates as Col. Yuta Saitoh, portrayed by Dennis Trillo, mistakenly believes that Eduardo is hiding his American father, leading to the brutal treatment of both characters at the hands of Japanese soldiers in Fort Santiago.
The tension peaks as Tasyo endures excruciating torture, including the insertion of needles into his fingers.
PULANG ARAW: EPISODE 40 ENDING!!!
WHAT A SCARY AND TERRIFYING WAY TO END THIS PAINFUL SCENE I CAN’T
KUDOS TO MIKOY MORALES FOR HIS AMAZING PERFORMANCE!!!
[from Pulang Araw Episode 40 (aired on September 20, 2024)]#PulangAraw#PulangArawEp40#PulangArawFortSantiago pic.twitter.com/nEUDGdU8Cl
— 크리스티안 아베니도 (@AvenidoStem) September 20, 2024
Viewers were left shocked and emotionally moved by the scene, praising Mikoy’s ability to convincingly convey pain and suffering.
#PulangArawOnNetflix EP40.
Napakahusay ni Mikoy Morales bilang Tasyo! Grabe yung eksena nito, grabe yung sakit na dala, at nadala ni Mikoy ang nais iparating ng karakter. pic.twitter.com/Z31OYRusE1
— yeh (@yeyeboyyy) September 17, 2024
Mikoy is a relevation, showcasing raw pain & vulnerability (Tasyo)
He’s intensity & realism proves that he has the potential to be a remakable character actor.#PulangArawFortSantiago #MikoyMorales pic.twitter.com/w3LQg7japw— YammyBite (@Curls_yammy) September 20, 2024
Tasyo!
What a chilling 15-second performance, Mikoy Morales!
*body recoiling, voice restraining, pleading with desperation, tears falling – emotional anguish #PulangArawEp40 #PulangArawOnNetflix #PulangAraw pic.twitter.com/WFoKYZB8ej
— twilightmadness (@la98357) September 17, 2024
Lalong nadagdagan ang sama ng loob ko sa araw na ‘to sa napanood kong ginawa kay Tasyo.
Mikoy Morales, ikaw na. you deserve to have a moment.#PulangArawEP40#PulangArawOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/cuUOULAvno
— lovingmom (@nonette1961) September 17, 2024
In an interview with ’24 Oras,’ Mikoy expressed the emotional impact of the scene, sharing how it affected him personally. “Siyempre kilabot sa akin to learn about it, [to] learn ‘yung scene, ‘yung hearing all these things that happened before and bring it back to life. Medyo iba ‘yung dating sa akin,” he said.
Mikoy also discussed the practical effects used to enhance the scene’s realism, revealing that prosthetics played a key role. “Malaking tulong ‘yung prosthetics. May dinagdag na finger ‘yun e. So when they put in the nail, hindi pumapasok sa kuko ko ‘yun pero nararamdaman ko pa rin siya,” he explained. He credited the presence of his co-stars, Alden Richards and Dennis Trillo, for providing support during the emotionally charged shoot.
As the storyline unfolds, viewers can look forward to seeing Eduardo and Tasyo’s attempts to escape from their captors. ‘Pulang Araw’ poignantly highlights the struggles faced by Filipinos during Japanese occupation in World War II and the resilience required for survival.
Tune in to ‘Pulang Araw’ every Monday to Friday at 8:00 p.m. following ’24 Oras’ on GMA Prime.
