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Piolo Pascual on making his new series

Rhea Manila Santos

<p>As part of the star-studded cast of the first ever Netflix produced Filipino series <em>Replacing Chef Chico,</em> Piolo Pascual plays the role of corporate consultant Raymond who is assigned to help improve and save the fate of a unique restaurant called Hain owned by chef Chico (played by Sam Milby) and supported by his longtime sous chef Ella (Alessandra de Rossi). </p><p>“Definitely it’s a privilege you know to be part of this series and working with direk Antoinette (Jadaone) and direk Dan (Villegas) was such a breeze. Working with Alessandra, it’s good because we’re friends. It’s a nice series to be proud of and I’m just really happy to share the stage with these talented people,” Piolo said during the <em>Replacing Chef Chico </em>presscon held last November 23 in Makati City.  </p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-11" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cz--pPevXkx/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=524&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A11%2C%22os%22%3A3919142.6999999285%2C%22ls%22%3A362691.1999999285%2C%22le%22%3A363172.89999997616%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="848" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-11" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/10/29/netflix-releases-trailer-for-first-filipino-produced-series-replacing-chef-chico-853"><strong>READ: Netflix releases trailer for first Filipino-produced series ‘Replacing Chef Chico’</strong></a></div><p>In 2014, Piolo played the role of chef Marco in the Star Cinema film <em>Starting Over Again,</em> but for his new series, he will play an observer to the chefs in the kitchen, unlike his co-stars who went through a short culinary course before they started taping.</p><p>“When I did a movie before, I played a chef as well. But not for this show. So I didn’t go through that training. But I forgot about it. I love to cook. But for me, the discipline comes in when I really savor my food. I take my time to eat it and appreciate it,” he added. </p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cz--9Cfvt5L/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=524&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A3919811.1999999285%2C%22ls%22%3A362691.1999999285%2C%22le%22%3A363172.89999997616%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="830" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/10/27/piolo-pascual-claims-2023-as-one-of-his-busiest-years-in-showbiz-849"><strong>READ: Piolo Pascual claims 2023 as one of his busiest years in showbiz</strong></a></div><p>Out of all the uniquely presented food that was featured in each episode, Piolo admitted he enjoyed the Bicol dish composed of dried taro leaves and coconut milk the most. </p><p>“I love how it’s cooked and the way it was prepared sa show made me want to eat laing. But I really I love chicken adobo. Especially when you’re abroad, parang you crave for that. Comfort food eh, any time, any day, you can eat it,” he explained. </p><p>The <em>Replacing Chef Chico </em>star also shared what was the most challenging part of shooting the show in a restaurant environment and how he handles feedback, both positive and negative, about his work. </p><p>“Most of the hard part was in the kitchen because it was so small and we were a lot. And direk Dan was doing a lot of different shots, different angles. With critics, as long as you’re subjective. You got to listen. You got to know also that you can grow as well in your craft. Because if you’re closed then there’s no room for learning,” he explained. </p><p>Looking back on all the hard work he put into his latest project, Piolo said he enjoyed his latest role and hopes the global Filipino audience will as well. </p><p>“I’m proud to be part of this and what’s nice about this series is you get to really feel our culture, our dishes, and working with these actors and the brains behind it, masarap yung experience. So I hope it will resonate with the audience as well when they watch it,” he added. </p><p><em>Replacing Chef Chico </em>stars Piolo Pascual, Alessandra de Rossi, and Sam Milby. The series is directed by Dan Villegas and created by Antoinette Jadaone and produced for Netflix in association with CS Studios and Project 8 Projects. It is now available for streaming only on Netflix.</p>

<p>'Replacing Chef Chico' star Piolo Pascual talks about his new online series with Alessandra de Rossi and Sam Milby.</p>

'Replacing Chef Chico' star Piolo Pascual talks about his new online series with Alessandra de Rossi and Sam Milby.

Piolo Pascual on making his new series ‘Replacing Chef Chico’: ‘Masarap yung experience!’

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Piolo Pascual on making his new series ‘Replacing Chef Chico’: ‘Masarap yung experience!’

Rhea Manila Santos

Published Nov 25, 2023 10:51 PM PHT

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