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Karylle to star in new reality show 'Manila Matriarchs'

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Ganiel Krishnan

ABS-CBN News

MANILA — &quot;It’s Showtime&quot; host and singer Karylle is set to star in a new reality show titled &quot;Manila Matriarchs.&quot;The show, which was filmed in Metro Manila and San Francisco, California, offers an inside look at the lives of four Filipina women from different backgrounds, providing viewers with a unique perspective on their careers and personal lives.Karylle shared that the project was pitched to her by Cece Asuncion, a seasoned producer in reality TV. &quot;She has done a lot of reality TV shows. I get to do it with three amazing women — Joanna (Preysler-Francisco) Myrza (Sison) , and Trisha (Bantigue-Tsao) — so from different walks of life but all Filipinas. Nakakatuwa at medyo interesting to see how our different points of view are and where we are in our career and our family lives,&quot; Karylle said.In &quot;Manila Matriarchs,&quot; Karylle explores different facets of her life, from her new ventures in radio and podcasting to her ongoing passion for theater. The show gives her an opportunity to showcase her diverse talents and how she balances her multiple roles.<div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/7/19/karylle-on-portraying-audrey-in-little-shop-of-horrors-and-maturing-as-a-woman-1151">READ: Karylle on portraying Audrey in &#x27;Little Shop of Horrors&#x27; and maturing as a woman</a></div>&quot;I&#x27;m basically showing different dimensions in my life. I’m starting radio; I do the radio 6-9 a.m. — it’s Good Times. Then I’ve been podcasting as well — we just shot in Singapore — and then theater, siyempre. They showed a little bit of &#x27;Little Shop of Horrors.&#x27; Salamat sa lahat ng nanood, and &#x27;yun, I guess our music life as well. It’s hard kung papapasukin mo ako kunyari sa ibang reality show — hindi ko din alam, pero parang everytime they ask me why are you doing this, sabi ko I don’t know! And I would never say yes, but I did somehow,&quot; Karylle said.Karylle emphasized the importance of the show, especially since it focuses on the realities of women’s lives. One of the more personal topics discussed in the show is her views on motherhood.&quot;We have to answer questions we’re not comfortable with. For me, for example, it’s about wanting to be a mother and my stance on that,&quot; Karylle revealed.Amid speculations that she might be expecting her first child with husband Yael Yuzon, Karylle cleared the air, explaining that her recent absence from &quot;It’s Showtime&quot; was due to her involvement in the musical &quot;Little Shop of Horrors.&quot;&quot;I was on leave because of &#x27;Little Shop of Horrors.&#x27; Not everyone is aware that when you do a play, tech week means you almost live in the theater. You’re wearing the warmest clothes kasi aircon, and &#x27;Showtime&#x27; has been so kind to me and allowed me time to do leaves. Siguro nagtataka mga tao bakit wala ako, why did I gain weight — siyempre nag-stress eating,&quot; Karylle clarified.Recently, Karylle faced a personal tragedy with the passing of her father. She expressed her gratitude for the outpouring of support from fans and loved ones.&quot;I’d like to say thank you to those who sent prayers and any kind of support. I am very thankful because everyone showed up for me,&quot; she said.Karylle also gave an update on her mother, Zsa Zsa Padilla, who recently underwent surgery. &quot;When she woke up, I told her, ‘Thank you for waking up,’ and we giggled about it. It’s very impressive how fast she healed. I think prayer, of course, really helped. She also takes a lot of supplements. I’d like to think she really wanted to be well for us,&quot; Karylle said.The release date for &quot;Manila Matriarchs&quot; has yet to be announced, but anticipation is building as Karylle’s fans eagerly await the premiere of the show that promises to delve into the heart of Filipina life, career, and family.<div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/5/22/karylle-joins-santa-cruz-de-mayo-with-mom-zsa-zsa-padilla-1415">READ: Karylle joins Santa Cruz de Mayo with mom Zsa Zsa Padilla</a></div>

'It’s Showtime' host and singer Karylle is set to star in a new reality show titled 'Manila Matriarchs.'

'It’s Showtime' host and singer Karylle is set to star in a new reality show titled 'Manila Matriarchs.'