ALDEN RICHARDS is happy over the positive remarks he’s getting for his portrayal of Dr. Jose Rizal in “Ilustrado”. “I was so nervous when the role was assigned to me kasi ako ang youngest among those who have portrayed our national hero before,” he says.
“I’ve seen clips of the movies of Cesar Montano, Joel Torre and Albert Martinez as Rizal at ako talaga ang pinakabata. Buti na lang at nagugustuhan naman ng viewers ang performance ko. This is really my most challenging role ever. In more ways than one, kasi maraming eksena rito, I’m just by myself on a green screen. Tapos lahat ng nasa background ko, dinaragdag na lang by CGI (computer generated images), like yung mga eksena sa Europe. Yung boat na sinakyan ko rito, CGI lang yun, pero ang ganda lumabas, parang totoo.”
He has really come a long way since he won Outstanding Breakthrough Actor in 2011 for “Alakdana”, where he was introduced. He did a string of hit soaps, like “One True Love”, “Mundo Mo’y Akin” and “Carmela”. Now, he’s also a TV host in “Bet ng Bayan” with Regine Velasquez which he enjoys doing as it gave him the chance to tour our country while looking for talents who’ll join the show. Nakapunta na ko sa Ilocos, Bohol, Iloilo, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, GenSan, Dumaguete, Digos and other cities. It’s so enriching to meet our countrymen from various provinces. Dahil nga sa travels ko, naging Elite member ako agad ng PAL.”
By Mario Bautista: Showbiz Portal
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