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Janine on working with veteran stars in ‘Dirty Linen’: I have to be on my toes

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Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Photos by Michael Bagtas, ABS-CBN News" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/entertainment/01/19/01192023-janine,-joel-and-tess.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Photos by Michael Bagtas, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA – Despite getting numerous acting awards, Janine Gutierrez knew she has to perform well in the upcoming series “Dirty Linen” which also boasts award-winning actors in the cast. </p><p>In her second Kapamilya series, Gutierrez is working with the likes of Tessie Tomas, Joel Torre, John Arcilla, and Janice de Belen -- all acclaimed veterans in the industry. </p><p>During the media conference Tuesday, the actress admitted to fangirling at the start of shooting, especially during her scenes with Tomas, who plays matriarch Doña Cielo Fiero. </p><p>“Wala naman intimidating as a person. Pero for me lang as a fan, of course, si Ms. Tessie. It&#x27;s such an honor to work with her... Si Mommy ko (Lotlot de Leon) nung nalaman niya na si Ms. Tessie &#x27;yung kasama namin, she was so super excited,” Gutierrez shared.</p><p>“I know I have to be on my toes kapag ka-eksena ko si Ms. Tessie.”</p><p>“Nung mga unang scenes medyo napapapanood ako kasi ang galing-galing niya. Kaya kailangan ko ipaalala sa sarili ko na kasama ako sa eksena at hindi ako audience dito,” Gutierrez added.</p><p>Zanjoe Marudo, who plays Gutierrez’s love interest in the drama series, backed up the actress, saying how impressive she is in the show.</p><p>Marudo said Gutierrez was light to work with as she did not appear tired nor stressed on the set, despite playing two roles Mila and Alexa. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/18/23/dirty-linen-directors-tease-more-dolly-de-leon-scenes-in-series">‘Dirty Linen’ directors tease more Dolly de Leon scenes in series</a></li></ul><p>Gutierrez returned the compliment by telling how professional her leading man is on and off the camera.</p><p>“Si Z is super professional sa set pero pag off-screen or day off sobrang dali niya kausap, approachable. At saka, palagi siyang may baong pagkain para sa &#x27;ming lahat kasi taga-Batangas siya, e Batangas &#x27;yung location namin,” she continued. </p><p>While the main story tackles revenge, the two lead stars assured that there will be love stories woven into the show. </p><p>“Dirty Linen” will be airing on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, Jeepney TV, A2Z, and TV5 at 9:30 p.m starting January 23. It can also be streamed on iWantTFC and TFC. </p><p>The series — which has the tagline, “Stained by lies, washed by truth, handled with care” — will be directed by Diaz and Andoy Ranay.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=2422535" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

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Janine on working with veteran stars in ‘Dirty Linen’: I have to be on my toes

Karl Cedrick Basco,

ABS-CBN News

Published Jan 19, 2023 06:27 PM PHT

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Updated Jan 19, 2023 06:40 PM PHT

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Janine Gutierrez

Zanjoe Marudo

Tessie Tomas

Joel Torre

Dirty Linen

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