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Alessandra de Rossi reveals she gave up on her dream role

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After starring in the Netflix series Replacing Chef Chico, actress Alessandra de Rossi got right back into promoting her Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 entry Firefly. The 39-year-old actress said she feels both blessed and physically challenged by her showbiz schedule at the moment.<div>“I’m kind of pakalat kalat now (laughs). Hindi ko rin alam paano ko nagawa. Nagdadasal lang din ako, promise. Kasi nakakaubos siya ng energy kasi ang dami tapos isa ka lang. Nagkataon lang naman guys,” she told PUSH during the MMFF Parade of Stars held last December 16 at the Navotas Centennial Park. </div><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/11/26/alessandra-de-rossi-on-handling-critics-934">READ: Alessandra de Rossi on handling critics: ‘Hindi ako maniniwala sa inyo!’</a></div>Set in the year 1999, Firefly is a heartwarming family-oriented story about a man named Tonton who looks back on his younger years with his mother Elay (played by Alessandra) and about his promise to her to search for the mythical island she told him about in childhood fairytales where wishes can come true to those who find it.“It’s very rare for a film na magkaroon ng point of view ng bata di ba? Yung that kind of innocence na wala na siyempre sa ating mga madami ng pinagdaanang sakit sa life. Pero yung POV na yun masarap makita yun, yung pagka-wholesome ng pag-iisip niya. So I hope people will support Firefly and parang relive that innocence again. Dito magiging matapang ka after watching Firefly. Lahat ng fears mo kaya mong silang i-face as long as your heart is full of love,” Alessandra explained. <div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/3/20/alessandra-de-rossi-on-reuniting-with-empoy-marquez-in-walang-kaparis-403">READ: Alessandra de Rossi on reuniting with Empoy Marquez in ‘Walang KaParis’: ‘Kami yung true lang talaga’</a></div>Known for doing meaningful projects for the past two decades since the start of her showbiz journey, Alessandra said she has always been deliberate when it comes to the roles she plays.“I think nagkataon that I started with Azucena and then Hubog, Mga Munting Tinig. Tapos yung mga films na parang laging nasa festivals, films na parang may strong message. Tapos sabi ko, ‘Parang ito yata yung dapat kong gawin?’ And then yun, magmula nun yun na. Up until pumasok yung television. The rest is history. Huwag na natin pag-usapan (laughs).&quot;In 2024, I’m turning 40 so honestly gusto ko lang mag-retire. Gusto kong tapusin yung mga dapat kong tapusin. Hopefulyl mapagkasya ko yung one year, charot! Pero huwag niyo naman i-headline yung mag-re-retire kasi hindi naman totoo yun, charot (laughs),” she said jokingly. During the interview, Alessandra revealed what had always been her dream role until she changed her mind.“Well out of my comfort zone yung mga may nudity, ganyan. Definitely hindi naman siya mangyayari. Gusto ko before maging sirena. That was my dream role. Pero ngayon na nandun na ako sa point na sasabihin nila, ‘Alex, puwede [ka na] maging sirena kung gusto mo,’ parang ayaw ko na talaga. Parang I’m old na. May flabs na. Baka makita sa slo-mo, charot! (laughs),” she admitted. For the upcoming holiday break, the talented actress said she can’t wait to find some time to relax and be with her loved ones.“Gusto ko magpahinga. Yun yung totoo. Parang gusto kong ilang araw na hindi mo kailangan mag-alarm or wala kang pupuntahan. Or you don’t have to wear makeup or to wear a smile (laughs). I love my job!” she said.

'Firefly' star Alessandra de Rossi talks about her dream role and starring in an inspiring family-oriented MMFF film entry this year.

'Firefly' star Alessandra de Rossi talks about her dream role and starring in an inspiring family-oriented MMFF film entry this year.

EXCLUSIVE: Alessandra de Rossi reveals she gave up on her dream role: 'Parang I’m old na!'

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EXCLUSIVE: Alessandra de Rossi reveals she gave up on her dream role: 'Parang I’m old na!'

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Published Dec 20, 2023 09:22 AM PHT

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