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EXCLUSIVE: Sue Ramirez on starring in her first musical: ‘Singing is my first love’

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Rhea Manila Santos

<div><span style="background-color:transparent">As one of the stars of the musical <em>Little Shop of Horrors</em>, Sue Ramirez said aside from being excited to make her theatrical debut this year, she is also thankful to her boyfriend Javi Benitez who has been understanding about her current schedule. </span></div><div><span style="background-color:transparent">“He’s so supportive. He’s so excited for me. Actually, the other night, he was busy and nag-re-rehearse ako ng songs so we were on video call tapos parang sabi niya sa akin na he felt better daw after hearing me sing. So grabe sobrang na-touch ako. Sabi ko ang sweet naman. But yeah, he’s so supportive. Theater requires a lot of time. It’s everyday rehearsals, Monday to Friday and busy din siya so nag-iintindihan kami in a way. Sanay na din naman kami kasi we’ve been apart for a long time. Medyo LDR (long distance relationship) kami kasi nasa Negros si mayor (laughs),” she told </span><a href="http://push.abs-cbn.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><span style="background-color:transparent"><a href="http://push.abs-cbn.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>PUSH</em></u></strong></a></span><span style="background-color:transparent"><strong><u><em></em></u></strong> in an exclusive interview. </span></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C6BkAvwvjyl/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%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A183837.79999995232%2C%22ls%22%3A12893.5%2C%22le%22%3A12902%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="879" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" 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><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/1/18/fresh-scoops/sue-ramirez-on-working-with-jodi-sta-maria-pala-198039" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Sue Ramirez on working with Jodi Sta. Maria: ‘Palagi lang siyang kalmado’</u></strong></a></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8cTAdBSbzb/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%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A147310.70000004768%2C%22ls%22%3A12893.5%2C%22le%22%3A12902%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" 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 Javi currently serving as the mayor of Victorias City in Negros Occidental, Sue shared they both respect each other’s drive to excel in their respective fields of work.</p><p>“Well, we’re both very busy right now. I’m really focused on theater. I’m not actually doing anything else aside from this right now. There’s just this one movie that I’m finishing but last few shooting days na lang yun and na-ho-hold yung shooting kasi nga nag-re-rehearsals ako and I really want to do well in this. Ayokong mapahiya yung mga nag-hire sa akin dito, yung mga nagtiwala sa akin kumbaga, na magawa ko ito ng tama. So I’m really putting in double the efforts talaga. Okay naman kami ni Javi. I think we both want to achieve a lot more things.</p><p>&quot;Itong theater nga, bagong mundo na naman for me and who would’ve though that now that I’m turning 28 next month, at this age, na makakapasok pa pala ako sa ibang mundo. Parang feeling mo laging dead end na  kasi tumatanda ka na. Pero hindi, grabe sobrang dito ko na-realize na wow, ang dami ko pa palang puwedeng gawin,” she said. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C8E2jDhSEbW/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%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A127298.40000009537%2C%22ls%22%3A12893.5%2C%22le%22%3A12902%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" 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/2022/6/20/fresh-scoops/sue-ramirez-thanks-co-stars-zanjoe-and-jodi-200792" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Sue Ramirez thanks co-stars Zanjoe Marudo and Jodi Sta. Maria: ‘Ang dami kong natutunan sa inyo’</u></strong></a></div><p>Having been part of some of the country’s most popular kapamilya shows like <em>The Broken Marriage Vow</em> and <em>The Iron Heart</em>, Sue said that she hopes her fans will also support her stage debut this year.</p><p>“I hope so (laughs). Definitely this is a musical. Singing is my first love. I’ve been singing ever since I can remember. Siguro yung pinaka youngest I can remember na kumakanta ako was when I was four years old. Kumakanta na ako ng Carpenters songs sa videoke. Yun talaga yung gusto ko i-showcase dito, na ma-amaze yung mga tao. Actually ang dami ng naguguglat sa mga videos na sini-share namin online na nakikita nila kumakanta pala ako. So it’s a nice feeling na peple actually see that side of me na hindi ko masyado na-se-share,” she admitted. </p><p>Sue will be alternating the role of Audrey with Karylle Tatlonghari. Actors Nyoy Volante and Rab Atadero will be alternating in the role of Seymour, Audrey’s love interest. Catch Sue in the Sandbox Collective musical <em>Little Shop of Horrors </em>from July 6 to 28 at the Maybank Performing Arts Theater in BGC with Friday shows at 8pm and weekend shows at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now available at Ticketworld and @thesandboxco on Instagram.                                                                     </p><div><br/></div>

<p>'Little Shop of Horrors' musical star Sue Ramirez talks about finally getting into theater for the first time.</p>

'Little Shop of Horrors' musical star Sue Ramirez talks about finally getting into theater for the first time.