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Janella Salvador now open to do more kontrabida roles

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Rhea Manila Santos

<p>When she was first offered the dual role of Regina/Valentina in <strong></strong><strong></strong><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/darna"><strong><em>Mars Ravelo’s Darn</em></strong><em><strong>a</strong></em></a><em><strong></strong></em>, Janella Salvador admitted it was really a dream come true for her to bring to life the iconic villain.</p><p>“I really fell in love with the character. I love Regina and I think she’s one of the best characters I will ever portray in my lifetime. Portraying Regina was really an experience for me. I will never forget the process of getting into the character. Una ko pa lang nabasa yung script and what she stands for, I knew I had to do it.</p><p>“I think this role really made me grow as an actress. I don’t think so. I know it din. It gave me the confidence to know that I’m really for this industry because I usually doubted myself before. This character gave me so much to learn from and for myself. Perfect timing and everything, super,” she shared during the Darna Super mediacon held last January 30 inside the ABS-CBN compound.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CoCCBsHPqHk/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A6843078.199999809%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/1/22/-abs-cbn-s-darna-viral-scanda-air-internationally-push-daily-1132"><strong>READ: ‘ABS-CBN’s Darna,’ ‘Viral Scandal’ air internationally | PUSH Daily<br/></strong></a></div><p>Preparing for her first onscreen role as a villain was also a welcome challenge for Janella, who was previously last seen acting in the 2020 series <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/thekillerbride"><strong><em>The Killer Bride</em></strong></a><em>.</em></p><p>“I really just get into the character and inaaral ko talaga. Like with villains, they all have a back story on why they turned out that way. Kung bakit sila naging dark, ganun. So iintindihin mo kung bakit siya naging ganun and talagang kinakarga ko yun sa character ko kaya siguro ganun ko siya na-ba-balance.</p><p>“Si Regina naman talaga ay hindi naman masamang tao. She is also a victim. So ang pinakagusto kong dalhin sa kanya ay yung confidence niya to stand for what she feels is what is right. Yung kaya niyang ipaglaban yung tingin niya ay tama, yun yung gusto kong dalhin mula kay Regina,” she explained.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CoCCl3Tvp_O/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A6843095%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/7/24/fresh-scoops/netizens-share-excitement-for-janellas-role-as-va-201425"><strong>READ: Netizens share excitement for Janella Salvador’s role as Valentina in ‘Darna’<br/></strong></a></div><p>During the event, Janella also admitted she is now open to doing more kontrabida roles in future projects.</p><p>“I think it’s crucial naman talaga kung ano yung susunod kong gagawin. Pero hindi ko naman iniisip yun. Ang mas iniisip ko, kung maganda ba yung character, kung maganda ba yung story. Mas dun ko siguro ibe-base. Okay din naman magbida kontrabida honestly. It really helps you grow.</p><p>“Pag tinatanong ako kung ano yung dream role ko, sabi ko gusto ko ma-experience na mamatay yung character ko. Recently ko lang din nagawa yung scene na yun. Siyempre nalungkot ako for Regina. Actually nung nabasa ko siya actually medyo naiyak ako kasi ang dami ring pinagdaanan ng character ko tapos she’s gone pero si Valentina naman ay buhay pa so abangan nila,” she revealed.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-9" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoCIuFHgdbg/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A9%2C%22os%22%3A6843112.099999905%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-9" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/10/23/fresh-scoops/janella-salvador-markus-paterson-reunite-for-son-203221"><strong>READ: Janella Salvador, Markus Paterson reunite for son’s baptism<br/></strong></a></div><p>Another thing Janella is thankful for was the warm feedback she got online from the LGBTQ community for her onscreen portrayal.</p><p>“It was so unexpected na i-e-embrace ng LGBTQ community yung character ko. But it’s such a wonderful surprise and I’m proud to represent this community. It’s really nice to be able to inspire people. I think that’s what keeps us going on when we find inspiration in things. So to be able to do that for other people parang malaking bagay yun para sa akin. Thankful ako na kahit unexpected siya, maganda yung naidulot niya,” she said.</p><p>The Darna actress also shared her message for those who want to get into doing offbeat and challenging roles like her.</p><p>“Siguro it would be an honor if people looked up to me because of how I portrayed my character really because I worked hard on it din. I really appreciate it. Siguro I want people to know lang that for people who want to act, you can really portray any role that you want, as long as you’re really into it and you really put in the work, you can do it,” she added.</p>

<p>'Darna' actress Janella Salvador talks about her journey after playing her first villain role as Valentina in the hit series.</p>

'Darna' actress Janella Salvador talks about her journey after playing her first villain role as Valentina in the hit series.

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Janella Salvador now open to do more kontrabida roles: ‘Okay din naman magbida kontrabida’

Rhea Manila Santos

Published January 31, 2023 12:40 PM PHT

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