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Lance Reblando, Meann Espinosa, Julia Santiago, theater actors are now part of Star Magic

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<p>A broader stage is set to be conquered as Star Magic announced a new set of artists who are ready to show off their skills.</p><p>During the Star Magic Spotlight on Wednesday, October 16, the Kapamilya talent arm announced the addition of theater actors Meann Espinosa, Teetin Villanueva, Lance Reblando, Vino Mabalot, Miah Canton, Jude Hinumdum, Vyen Villanueva, and Julia Santiago to their roster of stars.</p><p>ABS-CBN TV production and Star Magic head Laurenti Dyogi expressed his admiration and gratitude for each actor, each of whom he personally saw perform on stage in various theater productions. </p><p>“More than anything, it’s the dedication, the hard work and the passion to do it every night consecutively, from one production to another,” he said, acknowledging the challenges of theater acting. </p><p>“Sobrang amazing performers, true artists. They embodied the values of an artist,” he continued. “Welcome to Star Magic. 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Conversely, with other Star magic artists now crossing over into the theater world, he is also counting on them to help their co-actors in elevating the theater experience. </p><p>“We look forward to more productions that we will create, and I know that all of you will be important elements, actors and also creatives who will make sure that the theater will be alive, that acting and your co-actors in Star Magic will be part of a bigger community other than cinemas and television. We are now conquering musical theater,” he expressed. </p><p>“We are so happy and so proud that you are all part of the Star Magic family.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-14" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBMIKdESIX8/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A14%2C%22os%22%3A374594.7000000477%2C%22ls%22%3A191432.5%2C%22le%22%3A192127.60000002384%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-14" 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><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBMJG-fSkDC/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A355318.5%2C%22ls%22%3A191432.5%2C%22le%22%3A192127.60000002384%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBMHXuXy1PD/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A324722.89999997616%2C%22ls%22%3A191432.5%2C%22le%22%3A192127.60000002384%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" 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><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBMHtsSyCc5/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A297776.7999999523%2C%22ls%22%3A191432.5%2C%22le%22%3A192127.60000002384%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" 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><p>With another platform to show their skills, do the theater stars feel pressure working for another medium?</p><p>“Definitely po because at the end of the day mayroon kayong reputation that you have really ensured to show quality,” Rent and Tabing Ilog actor Vyen Villanueva said.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBMG3jpSScc/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A271809.5%2C%22ls%22%3A191432.5%2C%22le%22%3A192127.60000002384%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" 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><p>“At the same time, kung wala ang pressure, wala ang excitement to actually show yourself,” he explained. “Good pressure is important. Good pressure is necessary. Bigay niyo lang po iyan kasi kailangan namin ‘yan as actors for us to grow and grow better.”</p><p>“May pressure kasi we all stand for something. Lahat kami may pinaglalaban. Lahat kami may nirerepresent na community o kung anuman… Nakakapressure siya pero good pressure,” Mula sa Buwan and Tabing Ilog actress Lance Reblando added.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBMIxkyyEtc/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A236691%2C%22ls%22%3A191432.5%2C%22le%22%3A192127.60000002384%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" 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><p>Meanwhile, for Julia Santiago of Ang Huling El Bimbo the Musical, she sees it as a challenge and a way to explore new things in a different environment.</p><p>“May underlying na pressure with any new opportunity, but beyond that, it&#x27;s the excitement of new opportunities, trying new things, being able to work with like-minded people, that really helps take the pressure off,” she said.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBMGIOyylN8/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A212806.70000004768%2C%22ls%22%3A191432.5%2C%22le%22%3A192127.60000002384%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" 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><p>Producer and teacher Meann Espinosa, who has already experienced working on films such as A Very Good Girl and Un/Happy For You, shared how working on a theater stage and on screen have similarities.</p><p>“Yung pag-arte sa theater, mayroon talaga siyang kaakibat na skill na talagang mayroon ka pero ganoon din when you are a television or a film actor,” she remarked. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DBMJrZ9SCov/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A192297.5%2C%22ls%22%3A191432.5%2C%22le%22%3A192127.60000002384%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" 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><p>She also answered the question about whether they would be picky in terms of choosing roles or projects to work on in the future.</p><p>“It’s good now that we talk about consent whenever we get a role in whatever medium,” she expressed. “Siguro kung malinaw ang konteksto, kahit hindi siya natural or it&#x27;s beyond your comfort zone, gagawin mo siya because you believe na mahalaga iyon in order to portray a role or to tell a story.”</p>

<p><i>Star Magic officially expands their reach as they welcome theater actors Julia Santiago, Vyen Villanueva, Jude Hinumdum, Miah Canton, Vino Mabalot, Lance Reblando, Teetin Villanueva, and Meann Espinosa. </i></p>

Star Magic officially expands their reach as they welcome theater actors Julia Santiago, Vyen Villanueva, Jude Hinumdum, Miah Canton, Vino Mabalot, Lance Reblando, Teetin Villanueva, and Meann Espinosa.

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Lance Reblando, Meann Espinosa, Julia Santiago, theater actors are now part of Star Magic

Nikka Sabio

Published October 20, 2024 04:46 PM PHT

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