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Sang Heon Lee praises Julia Baretto’s professionalism

South Korean actor Sang Heon Lee lauded the professionalism Filipina actress Julia Barretto showed on the set of 'Secret Ingredient,' the upcoming series by Viu .

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ANNA CEREZO

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<div><ivs-player data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-vid="2956378"></ivs-player></div><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script>MANILA -- South Korean actor Sang Heon Lee lauded the professionalism Filipina actress Julia Barretto showed on the set of “Secret Ingredient,” the upcoming series by Viu they are top-billing alongside Indonesia&#x27;s Nicholas Saputra.“I definitely liked every time Julia came on set she tried to be as happy as possible. Even if she feels sick or tired. She does not let that become an excuse. She always tried to make sure once the camera is rolling, she gets the take perfectly,” Lee said in an interview with ABS-CBN New on Friday in Quezon City.Meanwhile, Barretto shared she greatly appreciated how considerate the “XO, Kitty” star was during filming.“When the pressure is real, when there is tension, when we need to get things done, I do notice his effort to break that and make people laugh, and smile. He is the type to notice if you are done, tired, or thinking about something. He always asks, ‘You good?’ You all right?’ ... The takeaway is when the tension arises, pressure, find the humor, just smile,” she explained.The pair revealed they are cooking up an inspiring love story in &quot;Secret Ingredient.&quot; Barretto plays Maya, the long lost love of Hajoon, played by Lee.“The love story comes naturally. In this lifetime you will meet people that will make you believe in yourself. That was such an important factor in the love story. You across paths with people that bring out the best in you. For Maya, it was somebody who believed in her,” the actress said.“My character is passionate with Korean, life and people around them,” Lee added.Saputra, on the other hand, took on the role of one of the chefs in the drama-comedy.Both actors said they feel honored and grateful they were entrusted with the opportunity to bring to life the characters of Viu’s very first regional scripted series.“The fact they thought of us for the collaboration. Let us try not to disappoint. Let’s do our best,” Lee said.The six-episode story will showcase the leads as they learn the different flavors of love whilst exploring the artistry of food as well as the the beauty of three diverse cultures — Korean, Indonesian, and Filipino.“Kilig na kilig kaming lahat on set. It is exciting,” Corinna Vistan, ”Secret Ingredient” creator and show runner, said.“It is a great cross-collaboration of cultures. We have a Korean actor, a Korean director. We have one of the biggest actors in Indonesia. You get to see Korean food. There is Pinoy pride for our food, as well as Indonesian food. We want people all over the world to say, ‘I want to try Filipino food. And ba tong sisig mukhang masarap?’”“Secret Ingredient” promises to serve the best slices of the Philippines— from its mouthwatering food and rich culture to its talents, may it be the actors or other storytelling elements.“I can proudly say ang galing ni Julia Barretto umarte. She holds her own. Nakakasabay siya. The camera loves her just as much as the two actors,” Vistan said.“Grabe &#x27;yung shots. When we would look at the food. Shots and the kitchen, everyone from production is like— ‘oh my God!’ We are all excited,” Barretto said.

South Korean actor Sang Heon Lee lauded the professionalism Filipina actress Julia Barretto showed on the set of 'Secret Ingredient,' the upcoming series by Viu .