Princess Punzalan shares experience filming a Hollywood series

E. Kristhoff Cagape

<p>Filipino actress Princess Punzalan shared her experience working on the Hollywood series<em> The Cleaning Lady</em>. The show is currently streaming on Amazon.</p><p>&quot;Since <em>TCL</em> is a series, the cast and crew have become like a family. The only difference is the language, equipment, and working in a studio,&quot; she said in an interview with Dolly Anne Carvajal of <em>Inquirer</em>.</p><p>Princess plays the role of Alma dela Rosa in the series. &quot;[The show] is about the journey of an immigrant mom, Thony (Elodie Yung), in the US as she does all things to keep her son (Sebastien and Valentino Lasalle) alive and well. I play the role of Alma dela Rosa, who is Thony’s mother-in-law and Fiona’s (Martha Millan) mom,&quot; she relayed.</p><p>When asked how she handled the pressure of working with the Hollywood actors, Princess replied: &quot;I did not have any jitters. I felt like I was home because everyone was warm towards me. My acting classes with Billy Hufsey also helped me to not be intimidated by American actors.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-23" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/ChW-2dtuoD5/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%3A23%2C%22os%22%3A14793739.199999988%2C%22ls%22%3A91773.60000002384%2C%22le%22%3A91776.60000002384%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-23" 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><br/></div><p>On her advice for Filipino actors who also want to bag projects in the US, Princess remarked that one needs to &quot;accept and embrace who you are.&quot;</p><p>&quot;There is a role for every gender, race, and personality, so just be patient and persevere. Keep your skills sharp by studying, observing and practicing. Be a good and sincere human being to everybody you meet. No one makes it alone. We need a team. People help people, and with God’s help, we can get there,&quot; she stated.</p><p>It was in August 2022 when Princess announced via social media that she bagged a role in <em>The Cleaning Lady.</em></p><div><em></em></div><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2021/11/26/fresh-scoops/watch-princess-punzalan-recreates-her-bus-explosi-197094"><strong>READ: Princess Punzalan recreates her bus explosion scene from &#x27;Mula Sa Puso&#x27;</strong></a> <em></em></div><p>In her post, Princess admitted that she thought that acting was something she could still pursue in the Philippines when she migrated to the US.</p><p>&quot;When I got married in 2005, and settled down in the US, I thought I was leaving and keeping my acting career in the Philippines, and focusing on a &#x27;normal&#x27; family life in America. I would live like any other US resident and then go on extended trips to the Philippines if I wanted to use my creative juices and perform as an actor there,&quot; she confessed.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-24" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CyGtbrzr-dP/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%3A24%2C%22os%22%3A14794271.400000036%2C%22ls%22%3A91773.60000002384%2C%22le%22%3A91776.60000002384%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-24" 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><br/></div><p>The actress went on. &quot;Then I remember one time, I was watching a BTS TV special of a popular TV drama. I cried in front of the television because my heart ached to also have an opportunity to perform here... in a different playing field. I only prayed for a one-time experience. I just wanted to experience performing on camera in America. Now looking back, I am so grateful because many people helped me to get me on my way.&quot;</p><p>She added: &quot;I received a warm welcome, encouraging words, support, and opportunities from so many people. I am very thankful.&quot;</p>

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Princess Punzalan shares experience filming a Hollywood series

Princess Punzalan shares experience filming a Hollywood series

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Published Mar 26, 2024 02:31 PM PHT

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