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Angelica Panganiban names Barbie Forteza as actress who could play Rubi if there is a remake

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>Angelica Panganiban shared that Barbie Forteza is one of the actresses she believes could convincingly take on the role of Rubi should the hit series get a remake.</p><p>In an interview on the <em>Dogshow Divas with Baus Rufo &amp; Macoy Dubs </em>podcast, Angelica was asked who she thinks could headline the show if it were revived.</p><p>&quot;Alam mo kasi napanood ko &#x27;yung <em>Kotrabida Academy. </em>Nagalingan ako kay Barbie Forteza,&quot; she remarked.</p><p>She added: &quot;So isa siya sa pwede kong pagpasahan kasi parang kaya niyang bumakla, kaya niyang magpatawa rin, at magaling siyang mag-drama.&quot;</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQWiCy9E577/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A99094.29999995232%2C%22ls%22%3A98719.39999997616%2C%22le%22%3A98961.19999992847%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="761" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" 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><em>Rubi </em>is a 2010 Philippine television drama series that aired on ABS-CBN. The show is based on the 2004 Mexican television series of the same title.</p><p>The series starred Angelica Panganiban as Rubi alongside Jake Cuenca, Shaina Magdayao, and Diether Ocampo. It aired on ABS-CBN&#x27;s Primetime Bida lineup from February 15 to August 13, 2010.</p><p>The series follows the story of Rubi, dubbed as &quot;Ang Bidang Kontrabida.&quot; The character is vain, scheming, and manipulative, yet still possesses a conscience, one she ultimately chooses to ignore in pursuit of her lofty ambitions.</p><p>Meanwhile, Barbie headlined the Netflix movie <em>Kontrabida Academy </em>in September this year. <em></em><br/></p><p><em>Kontrabida Academy</em> follows the story of a restaurant worker who unexpectedly finds herself transported by a mysterious television to a school for on-screen villains, an experience that gives her a renewed sense of purpose and a chance to confront those who wronged her as per its IMDb. </p><p>Barbie stars as Gigi and headlined the series alongside Eugene Domingo.</p><p>&quot;It takes a lot of courage to step into a villain&#x27;s shoes,” Barbie said on taking on a kontrabida role in a previous interview with Tatler. &quot;So, having done that now, I can truly say that the emotional demands of being a kontrabida are on another level... That&#x27;s why I really admire them.&quot;</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRv8TMsj7sL/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A113847.59999990463%2C%22ls%22%3A98719.39999997616%2C%22le%22%3A98961.19999992847%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="855" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" 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;min-width:326px;padding:0px;position:absolute"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Barbie also pointed out that <em>Kontrabida Academy </em>arrives at a time when audiences are more receptive to stories told from unconventional perspectives.</p><p>&quot;I feel like nowadays, it&#x27;s also acceptable to root for the antagonists because we’re more socially aware,&quot; she stated. &quot;Many of our kontrabidas embody a more courageous, frank and straightforward character who openly address real-life issues, whether it&#x27;s about family or themselves. They’re more direct and honest in their point of view, and I think that&#x27;s what makes them relatable.&quot;</p>

<p>Angelica Panganiban headlined '<i>Rubi' in</i> 2010, a television series that aired on ABS-CBN based on the 2004 Mexican television series of the same title.</p>

Angelica Panganiban headlined ' Rubi' in 2010, a television series that aired on ABS-CBN based on the 2004 Mexican television series of the same title.