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‘The pressure is real!’ Jodi Sta. Maria in disbelief over ‘Doctor Foster’ remake casting

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="" src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/tvpatrol/05/04/jodi2.jpg"/><figcaption>Jodi Sta. Maria will portray Dr. Jill Ilustre in &quot;The Broken Marriage Vow,&quot; ABS-CBN’s adaptation of the British series ‘Doctor Foster. <em>Dreamscape Entertainment</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — Jodi Sta. Maria was in disbelief when she got the call offering her the lead role in the Philippine remake of BBC’s “Doctor Foster,” citing the drama’s international success.</p><p>Sta. Maria was introduced as the lead star of ABS-CBN’s adaptation of the series, titled “The Broken Marriage Vow,” on Friday.</p><p>The acclaimed actress will be joined by Zanjoe Marudo, Sue Ramirez, and Zaijan Jaranilla in the psychological drama about a married couple whose family is rocked by the husband’s affair.</p><p>In the ABS-CBN version, the wife is named Jill Ilustre, a community doctor. </p><p>“She’s a mom, she’s a wife, she’s intelligent, she’s empowered. Her love language is being of service to those around her,” Sta. Maria said of her character.</p><p>Recalling getting news of her casting in the project, Sta. Maria said: “I got a call from my manager telling me that the role of Dr. Foster is being offered to me. I was like, ‘Joke ba ‘to? Is this real?’ Hindi ako makapaniwala.&quot;</p><p>“And now, we’re doing a Philippine adaptation, and the role was offered to me. Napaka-surreal ng moment na ‘yon.”</p><p>The Dreamscape Entertainment production is the sixth international adaptation of “Doctor Foster,” following its versions in France, Russia, Turkey, India, and South Korea.</p><p>The Korean remake, “The World of the Married,” became the country’s highest rated cable TV drama, and also courted a massive following from Filipino viewers. It was also aired locally by ABS-CBN.</p><p>“I also feel a lot of pressure,” Sta. Maria, whose acting career spans over two decades, admitted. “The pressure is real!”</p><p>Helming “The Broken Marriage Vow” is award-winning director Concepcion Macatuno, whose recent films include “Glorious” (2018) and “Malaya” (2020).</p><p>The series’ premiere date has yet to be announced.</p><div><strong>Related videos:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dBxVpge0DIg?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></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=1660696" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hdGoZyCXysA?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>Jodi Sta. Maria was in disbelief when she got the call offering her the lead role in the Philippine remake of BBC’s “Doctor Foster,” citing the drama’s international success.</p>

Jodi Sta. Maria was in disbelief when she got the call offering her the lead role in the Philippine remake of BBC’s “Doctor Foster,” citing the drama’s international success.