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Aya and Kim share what they love and hate about their characters in “Nag-Aapoy Na Damdamin”

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Liezel dela Cruz

Aya Fernandez and Kim Rodriguez add spice in “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/nagaapoynadamdamin">Nag-Aapoy Na Damdamin</a>” as power women Sabrina and Sophia, respectively. These characters will stop at nothing to get what they want. Get to know them in this episode of Kapamilya Chat.First of all, they gushed about how passionate and rich their material is, with Aya saying that she instantly knew from the script that the teleserye will get viewers hooked. And they’re grateful for the consistent positive feedback and trending topics about their show.If you like your teleserye with a shot of passion and revenge, “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/nagaapoynadamdamin">Nag-Aapoy Na Damdamin</a>” is perfect for you. In the story, Kim plays Sophia, the girl desperately trying to steal Philip (JC de Vera) from his wife Claire (Jane Oineza). She wants to make it clear, though: She’s in no way tolerating cheating in real life, and as Kim, she even condemns Sofia’s choice to become a mistress. But if there’s one trait she likes about Sophia, it would be her ability to show genuine love and respect, especially to her parents.Meanwhile, Aya portrays Sabrina, the hotshot investigative journalist who rose to fame after her series of exposé about Severino Salazar (Jeffrey Santos), the patriarch of the Salazar clan, the rival of the equally wealthy and powerful Buencamino family.Aya roots for her character’s big dreams and determination. She admires Sabrina for her work ethic, though we’re yet to see if she’s to sacrifice her moral compass for power.On how they prepare for their scenes and unload afterward, the ladies mentioned different factors. There’s no one-size-fits-all formula for actors. Some scenes, such as catfights, involve a more intricate process, while lighter scenes require less preparation. Either way, Kim makes sure to come on set as Sophia. She lessens the ‘kwento’ before takes to keep herself in character.As for Aya, shooting schedule is a crucial part of the acting ritual. “Let’s say medyo pasilip na si haring araw, medyo iba na ‘yung sistema natin diyan. Siguro magpu-push ups na ako para magising ako niyan,” she shared, to which Kim agreed. Push-ups help them get in the zone, as if they’re able to transfer their energy ono the ground or wall.Aya tags herself as a “pandemic artist.” To recall, she started acting via “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angsaiyoayakin">Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin</a>” (2020), the first teleserye to have taped under a lock-in setup. It was followed by “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/viralscandal">Viral Scandal</a>” a year later. Having experienced a non-stop 12-hour taping due to time limitations and protocols before, now she’s curious as to how tapings are done in a more relaxed setup with more time for preparations and break in between takes. Also, it’s her first time working with most of the cast members, so this role would definitely make it to her core memory.The same goes with Kim, who dons her most daring role yet. “Dati, ‘yung mga roles ko kahit may mga pagka-kontrabida, sweet pa rin. Pero ngayon, iba.” She credits their directors for helping her transform from the naturally bubbly Kim to the fierce Sophia.In terms of letting go of a character, Aya discovered that pigging out does the trick, while Kim has learned by experience how to switch off a character right after the scene.They went on to talk about the cast members, starting off with JC de Vera. Their little encounters in the past, like his short conversations with Aya in the gym, weren’t enough to gauge the real JC. Kim even perceived him as “suplado” but it turned out that he’s a fun guy. He’s a real gentleman with an admirable work ethic. He’s so approachable that Kim is encouraged to ask for his help in their intense scenes.We can certainly rely on these girls for detailed descriptions of their co-actors. They spilled that people only see Tony Labrusca as a serious guy, given his hunky demeanor. But he’s a perfect mix of cool and jolly, one who can be very open about his feelings. He can be ‘makwento’ and observant.With Ria Atayde, the vibe is always chill. She’s very generous or “mahilig manlibre.” Aya is glad to be reunited with Ria after “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/viralscandal">Viral Scandal.</a>”They’ve observed that Ria and Jane Oineza are pretty close, hence they give off similar chill vibes. Jane is a people-person, as Kim noted that their main actress easily opened up to her. The “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/nagaapoynadamdamin">Nag-Aapoy Na Damdamin</a>” cast members support one another like family.Aya was genuinely happy for Jane bagging her first lead role, “I remember when I met her, sinabi ko talaga sa kanya, “Hello, I’m Aya. Sobrang saya ko talaga na finally meron kang teleserye na lead ka.’ Personally, meron akong mental note na ‘<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/goinbulilit">Goin’ Bulilit</a>’ pa lang pinapanood ko na siya. Sabi ko, ang galing naman nito sana mabigyan siya ng break.”“<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/nagaapoynadamdamin">Nag-Aapoy Na Damdamin</a>” has its share of intense, shocking moments, but what happens behind the scenes is the total opposite. “Kumakain kami lagi kasi nga lagi nagpapakain si Ria,” shared Kim. “Minsan usap lang about life.” Aya added that bloopers are inevitable because their co-stars love to make each other laugh.Proof is how the lovely guests burst into hearty laughter as they stuttered while describing the series in one word. “Nagbabaga,” said Aya, making Kim falter as she was about to speak the same thing.Catch &quot;<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/nagaapoynadamdamin">Nag-Aapoy Na Damdamin</a>,&quot; Mondays to Fridays, at 3:50 pm, on <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/kapamilya-channel-livestream-12685">Kapamilya Channel,</a> <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/kapamilya-online-live-12710">Kapamilya Online Live</a>, TV5, and A2Z.

Aya Fernandez and Kim Rodriguez gush about the positive feedback on their newest afternoon teleserye “Nag-Aapoy Na Damdammin.”