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Atasha Muhlach will portray the title character in 'Bongga Ka, ‘Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical.' Photo from NWR Musicals on Facebook

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Atasha Muhlach bags lead role in 'Bongga Ka, 'Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical'

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781682287236Atasha.jpg" style="width:633px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="633"/>Atasha Muhlach will portray the title character in &#x27;Bongga Ka, ‘Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical.&#x27; Photo from NWR Musicals on FacebookShowbiz royalty Atasha Muhlach is returning to her theater roots after landing the lead role in &quot;Bongga Ka, &#x27;Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical.&quot;</div>Muhlach&#x27;s casting was officially announced on Wednesday during a press conference, just hours after the Philippine Star — a co-producer of the musical — first broke the news in an exclusive interview with the actress.At the press conference, livestreamed by Muhlach&#x27;s management company Viva Artists Agency, the 24-year-old artist described the casting as a &quot;full circle moment.&quot; &quot;First reaction ko po (upon learning of her casting) was tears of joy kasi parang full circle moment para sa &#x27;kin kasi nagsimula ako sa theater,&quot; said Muhlach, who previously starred in a local staging of &quot;The Sound of Music.&quot;&quot;That was when I realized na gusto ko talaga mag-enter sa industry na &#x27;to (showbiz) and it made me realize my passion for performing,&quot; she added.Muhlach — daughter of Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales — shared that she auditioned for the role and has been undergoing &quot;months&quot; of preparation, including acting, voice, and dance lessons.Muhlach joins a cast that also includes Sam Concepcion, KD Estrada, Jackie Lou Blanco and John Lapus.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people-culture-events/2026/6/16/more-cast-members-for-bongga-ka-day-the-annie-batungbakal-musical-revealed-1317">READ: More cast members for &#x27;Bongga Ka, &#x27;Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical&#x27; revealed </a></div>A musical that highlights the music of Hotdog, a leading figure in the Manila Sound movement, &quot;Bongga Ka, ‘Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical&quot; tells the story of the title character, who works as a dispatsadora or sales clerk while dreaming of becoming a designer.The show will be staged at the Newport Performing Arts Theater starting in September, with ticket sales set to begin in July.<div> </div>

Showbiz royalty Atasha Muhlach is returning to her theater roots after landing the lead role in 'Bongga Ka, 'Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical.'

Showbiz royalty Atasha Muhlach is returning to her theater roots after landing the lead role in 'Bongga Ka, 'Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical.'