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EXCLUSIVE Angelica Panganiban on working with BINI Sheena

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Jemuel Tandoc

Push Team

<p>Award-winning Kapamilya actress Angelica Panganiban recently made her much-awaited television comeback through <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/maalaala-mo-kaya"><em><strong>Maalaala Mo Kaya</strong></em></a>, featuring the real-life story of BINI’s Sheena Catacutan.</p><p>In an exclusive interview with PUSH ABS-CBN, Angelica shared what it was like working with the Nation’s Girl Group member.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIDWMuHzLkW/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=446&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A11139113%2C%22ls%22%3A10973635.300000012%2C%22le%22%3A10974033.699999988%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1077" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" 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><div><br/></div><p>“<em>Nakakatuwa na makatrabaho ang isang katulad nina BINI Shena. Maraming naglu-look up sa kanya. And, gustong-gusto ko yung experience dahil na-inspire ako sa kwento ng life niya</em>,” she said.</p><p>In the said <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/maalaala-mo-kaya"><em><strong>Maalaala Mo Kaya</strong></em></a><em> </em>episode, Angelica portrayed Angelyn Catacutan, the late mother of Sheena.</p><p>Angelica also revealed that she gave Sheena some advice, encouraging her to continue inspiring others.</p><p>“<em>Sabi ko nga sa kanya, huwag sana siyang tumigil. Huwag siyang mapagod na magbigay ng inspirasyon sa mga tao gamit yung kung saan ba talaga siya nagagaling to begin with, and that is love</em>,” Angelica shared.</p><p>The premier Kapamilya actress added that she wished she had more time to get to know Sheena better.</p><p>“<em>Okay naman siya, mabait at sobrang polite. Noong mga unang oras nahihiya pa siya sa akin. But of course, two days lang kaming nagsama. Kung mabibigyan nga rin ng chance, gusto ko ba siyang makilala pa</em>,” Angelica admitted.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748832368156download.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, Angelica is set to make her theater debut this June. She will be headlining the stage play <em>Don&#x27;t Meow for Me, Catriona</em>. The production is part of Virgin Labfest’s 20th year, titled <em>VLF XX: Hinog</em>, which features a selection of original plays. </p><p>Angelica opened up about the challenges of doing theater for the very first time.</p><p>“<em>Talagang head to toe yung pagod ko. Pag umuuwi talaga ako, nararamdaman ko yung drained na drained yung utak ko dahil buong araw akong nag-iisip. Well, hindi naman buong araw, half day akong nag-iisip. Dina-dissect niyo every line (gaya kung) bakit mo ito sinasabi? Paano mo ba dapat i-deliver?</em>” she shared.</p><p>Angelica admitted that she had always wanted to do theater and believes that what she learns there can also be applied to her acting in TV and film.</p><p>“<em>Ever since, gusto ko talaga subukan yung theater, gusto ko talaga i-challenge yung sarili ko. And alam ko na marami akong matututunan na magagamit ko rin pag bumalik na ako sa TV and sa movies</em>,” the actress said.</p><p>She went on to say that she didn’t expect it to be so challenging and difficult.</p><p>“<em>I think yun yung basic. But yung pagiging basic niya, hindi ko in-expect na sobrang hirap na kapag nandon ka na talaga. But of course, in-embrace ko lang lahat,</em>” she explained.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-36" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJwj51KTN4H/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A36%2C%22os%22%3A35126212.30000001%2C%22ls%22%3A159061.89999997616%2C%22le%22%3A159371%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="874" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-36" 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>The Virgin Labfest’s 20th edition, <em>VLF XX: Hinog</em>, will take place from June 11 through 29 at Tanghalan Ignacio Gimenez, Cultural Center of the Philippines.</p>

<p>Angelica Panganiban talks about working with BINI’s Sheena in their recent 'Maalaala Mo Kaya' episode, which features Sheena’s real-life story. The award-winning actress also opens up about her recent venture into theater.</p>

Angelica Panganiban talks about working with BINI’s Sheena in their recent 'Maalaala Mo Kaya' episode, which features Sheena’s real-life story. The award-winning actress also opens up about her recent venture into theater.

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EXCLUSIVE: Angelica Panganiban on working with BINI Sheena on MMK; gears up for her theater debut

Jemuel Tandoc,

Push Team

Published June 02, 2025 10:46 AM PHT

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