Sue Ramirez on working with longtime crush Zanjoe Marudo: ‘Hindi na mahirap sa akin na i-desire siya’

Rhea Manila Santos

From the moment she found out she would be part of the Philippine remake of the hit BBC series Dr. Foster, Sue Ramirez said she was happy to take up the challenge of playing Zanjoe Marudo’s mistress Lexy in the upcoming drama series.“There was no doubt in my mind actually when they offered this to me. More than doubting, I was very grateful. I know my job as an actor and I know my limitations as a person. So that’s a very good balance to be working on a set like this na very sensitive ang mga pinag-uusapan. As Sue, hindi ako judgmental na tao unless alam ko yung buong katotohanan at lahat ng nangyari sa sitwasyon, hindi ako para mag-judge ng tao. So I think sobrang grateful ako talaga na in-offer nila sa akin ito at naisip nila ako na bigyang katauhan si Lexy. Kasi sakto may alam akong tao na may experience sa ganito so I can apply it kay Lexy and natutuwa lang ako talaga na binigyan nila ako ng chance. Iba iba yung role na gusto kong ginagawa and I think this is something that I’ve really wanted to do pa from before,” she explained during her solo media conference last January 12.<div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2021/6/9/fresh-scoops/sue-ramirez-on-promoting-self-confidence-walang-193907">READ: Sue Ramirez on promoting self-confidence: ‘Walang panget sa mundo’</a></div>Sue said she has always been vocal about having a longtime crush on Zanjoe in showbiz. The sexy actress said she used this feeling to her advantage while doing the project.“Oo naman kasi may mga nararamdaman tayo na hindi natin puwede pigilan. So dahil crush ko nga si Z, kailangan ko i-channel yung mga emotions like kilig di ba? At gigil din. Ibang klaseng gigil. Tapos siyempre kailangan lagyan mo ng konting spice at landi, ganun. Nakatulong talaga na crush ko siya kasi hindi na mahirap sa akin na i-desire siya dahil crush ko nga. Happy crush lang talaga ito. Happy crush. Iniidolo ko lang talaga siya kasi mahusay siya na aktor,” she shared.<div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2021/5/7/fresh-scoops/jodi-sta-maria-sue-ramirez-magtatapatan-the-193304">READ: Jodi Sta. Maria, Sue Ramirez magtatapatan sa ‘The Broken Marriage Vow’</a></div>Even though Zanjoe has already told her to stop referring to him as a “kuya,” Sue admitted it’s a hard habit to break.“Alam niyo naman na noon pa man, ang showbiz crush ko ay si Zanjoe. So kung tatanungin niyo ako hanggang ngayon kung sino ang showbiz crush ko, hindi nagbago yun. Napakatorpe kong klase ng tao. Pag crush ko ang tao natotorpe talaga ako at alam naman siguro yun ni Z. Pag nakatalikod siya kuya pa rin ang tawag ko sa kanya. Of course, I worked with him sa Annaliza at kuya kuya ko siya dun. So hindi nawala yung respeto at yung image na yun for me but kapag kami lang ang nag-uusap dun ko lang siya tinatawag na Z.“Sabi niya hindi ko na daw siya puwede maging crush kasi matanda na daw ako (laughs). Tapos na-realize ko na oo nga 25 na ako tapos happy happy crush yung sabi ko. Pero alam niyo namang lahat na iba ang paghanga ko kay Zanjoe. Bata pa lang ako, hindi pa ako artista, siya na talaga ang showbiz crush ko. At kahit sabihin niya sa akin na bawal, wala na siyang magagawa (laughs). Hindi puwedeng hindi mawala sa akin yung ilang factor. Pero siyempre kapag inimmerse ko na si Lexy sa sarili ko, iba na yun. Mas nagagawa ko na yung eksena and everything,” she explained.<div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2020/3/13/fresh-scoops/celebs-fans-gush-over-sue-ramirez-new-photos-20208">READ: LOOK: Celebs, fans gush over Sue Ramirez’ new photos</a></div>While shooting their intense love scenes for the show, Sue said Zanjoe made the process comfortable for her on and off camera.“Actually hindi na kami nahirapan sa mga ganun kasi sobra din akong inalalayan ni Z. Siya yung type ng person na pag nakilala mo may tiwala ka na sa kanya. Ganun siya kabuting tao. Iga-guide ka talaga niya. Alam niya kapag nahihirapan ako. So mag-a-adjust talaga siya and alam niya na torpe ako so chinu-chummy niya ako bago kami mag-take. Nakikita ko naman yung mga extra efforts na ganun so very grateful ako na ang lalaki ng mga love scenes pero hindi ko naramdaman na kinailangan ko mailang dahil hindi niya ako binigyan ng dahilan para maramdaman ko yun. Meron pa minsan dadalhan niya ako ng lunch. Magdadala siya ng lunch sa amin,” she added. <a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2020/3/13/fresh-scoops/celebs-fans-gush-over-sue-ramirez-new-photos-20208">The Broken Marriage Vow</a> stars Zanjoe Marudo, Jodi Sta. Maria, Zaijian Jaranilla, Sue Ramirez, Jane Oineza, Angeli Bayani, Bianca Manalo, Ketchup Eusebio, Rachel Alejandro, Art Acuña, Empress Schuck, Joem Bascon, Brent Manalo, Malou Crisologo, Franco Laurel, Sandino Martin, Lao Rodriguez, Jet Gaitan, Jie-Ann Armero, Migs Almendras, Avery Clyde, and JB Agustin, with the special participation of Susan Africa and Ronnie Lazaro. Directed by Concepcion Macatuno and Andoy Ranay.Th ABS-CBN series is the Philippine adaptation of the hit BBC series Doctor Foster and will premiere first on the iWantTFC app (iOs and Android) and on iwanttfc.com on January 22, two days ahead of its TV broadcast. Watch it also on January 24 at 8:40 pm on Kapamilya Channel, TV5, A2Z, Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and Facebook page, iWantTFC, and TFC.

‘The Broken Marriage Vow’ actress Sue Ramirez talks about her experience doing intense love scenes as Zanjoe Marudo's mistress in the new series.

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Sue Ramirez on working with longtime crush Zanjoe Marudo: ‘Hindi na mahirap sa akin na i-desire siya’

Sue Ramirez on working with longtime crush Zanjoe Marudo: ‘Hindi na mahirap sa akin na i-desire siya’

Rhea Manila Santos

Published Jan 14, 2022 06:07 PM PHT

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