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Kyle Echarri shares why “Pamilya Sagrado” holds a special place in his heart

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Liezel dela Cruz 

This year has been nothing short of amazing for Kyle Echarri. And one highlight of his 2024 was reconnecting with his father’s side of the family in Spain. Kyle&#x27;s trip was filled with heartwarming family tales, especially about his dad, and it was such a thrill to discover that his Spain-based relatives have been following his career. For Kyle, it was a moment of clarity, realizing just how family truly is “sagrado.”But things couldn’t be more different in his life in the hit series &quot;<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pamilyasagrado" target="_blank">Pamilya Sagrado</a>,&quot; which is now counting down to its final episodes. Kyle’s character, Moises Malonzo, finds himself tangled in a web of family drama and dark secrets, caught in the clutches of the powerful Sagrado clan.He says his role as Moises has pushed him into intense dramatic territories. &quot;It&#x27;s been a long ride, lalo na kasi lumaki ako sa Dreamscape Entertainment,&quot; enthused Kyle when asked to look back on his journey in “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pamilyasagrado" target="_blank">Pamilya Sagrado</a>.” The series holds a special place in his heart, as it’s one of the final projects developed by the late Dreamscape Entertainment head, Deo Endrinal. He hopes they’ve done justice to Deo’s vision of creating a show that delves deep into family and social injustices.Kyle considers himself a ‘Dreamscape baby,’ having started as a young teen in the hit JaDine series “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/onthewingsoflove" target="_blank">On The Wings of Love</a>.” Over the years, he’s grown in his craft as he takes on a variety of roles that have shaped him into a dynamic actor. In “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pamilyasagrado" target="_blank">Pamilya Sagrado</a>,” his portrayal of Moises feels like a test of both grit and skill—a role that’s truly priming him for leading-man status.&quot;Sobrang bigat! It was a very heavy show pero sobrang blessed ako dahil nag-e-enjoy ako sa set. Para kaming pamilya doon, sinusuportahan namin ang isa&#x27;t isa,&quot; he shared, expressing gratitude to Dreamscape for entrusting him with such a powerful role, especially at a time when he was facing personal challenges of his own.Kyle believes that his real-life chemistry with his co-actors has helped bring their intense scenes to life, especially with seasoned thespians like Joel Torre and Shaina Magdayao, with whom he frequently shares the screen.Fans also started shipping him with Daniela Stranner, which caught him by surprise, as their pairing was initially experimental. But their chemistry is truly believable, making it hard not to root for them. When asked about working with Daniela, he laughed, saying that Daniela often had to make almost daily trips between the “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pamilyasagrado" target="_blank">Pamilya Sagrado</a>” set in Baguio and her other projects in Manila with her packed schedule. On a serious note, Kyle expressed admiration for Daniela’s dedication, saying she poured her best into the role, and she helped him shape Moises’s character.For Kyle, a big factor in bringing this gritty, intense series to life has been the strong connection between the cast. Each actor responds naturally to one another, with everyone coming to set fully prepared and knowing their assignment, as Kyle puts it. “Alam lang namin lahat na gusto namin gawin ang tama para sa show na &#x27;to.”But, the cast knows how to have a great time together after filming heavy scenes as well. They love sharing photos and videos on social media showing glimpses of their adventures and workout sessions. Kyle particularly enjoyed his ‘fitness program’ with Piolo Pascual during their lock-in taping, and they often explored the beautiful sights of Baguio as a group.At first, Kyle found his character, Moises, too unfamiliar that he felt it was a real challenge connecting with him. He wasn’t sure how to build him up, especially since Moises seemed so innocent at the start, just a young man dreaming of becoming an architect. Kyle knew he needed to find Moises’s core, and he found it through Moises’ deep-seated longing for love. This became the bedrock for him to sculpt Moises into a more complex and relatable character.Music helps Kyle get in the zone. Tracks like “Sparks” by Coldplay and “Spolarium” by Eraserheads help him tap into his full ‘Moises’ mode, especially during numerous chase scenes, given that Moises spends a significant part of the story as a fugitive being hunted by the Sagrado family.For Kyle, Moises serves as an eye-opener for viewers, illustrating how a person can sometimes make unexpected choices and find themselves on unforeseen paths due to feeling unloved. “Buong buhay niya, hinahanap niya lang ‘yung dalawang tao na dapat nagmamahal sa kanya, ‘yung mga magulang niya... Wala din naman siyang kadugo na feeling niya talagang mahal siya,” he shared, highlighting the character&#x27;s deep emotional struggles.Kyle believes the story carries an important message that resonates with many. “It’s a story that I feel a lot of people need to know, na talagang lahat nagsisimula sa bahay, sa pagmamahal na nagmumula sa isang pamilya.” He emphasizes that the foundation of love and acceptance in a family is crucial to a person’s well-being and choices.Despite the complications Moises creates in his life, Kyle finds it easy to understand and empathize with him. He recognizes that everything Moises has gone through is rooted in his profound desire for love and connection, making the character’s journey relatable.When posed with a hypothetical question about which cast member he would love to trade places with for a role, Kyle enthusiastically pointed out Mylene Dizon’s Mercedes Sagrado, saying he’s amazed with Mylene’s portrayal and he thinks he’d enjoy playing her role. Kyle also praised Grae Fernandez for his exceptional portrayal of Justin Sagrado, as he believes that Grae really did well breathing life into that dark villain role. “He really read the script in a different way than I did. He brought Justin to where he thought it was, and Justin is perfect for who he is,” Kyle added.Kyle and Grae were a strong tandem in the series, showcasing their camaraderie in every scene together. “Ang kagandahan sa amin ni Grae, kahit hindi kami mag-usap tungkol sa mangyayari sa eksena, we react with each other. We give each other what we need,” shared Kyle.In recent episodes, viewers were mesmerized watching their intense action-packed face-off on a yacht. “Nakakapagod &#x27;yung eksena na &#x27;yun, sobra kasi nasa gitna ka ng dagat, tapos sobrang init at talagang intense na fight scene,” Kyle revealed. He appreciated Grae&#x27;s collaborative spirit during such demanding moments, noting that they could ad-lib without overshadowing one another.Kyle also expressed gratitude for the invaluable guidance from Direk Coco, who directed the yacht scene, stating, “Ang dami kong natutunan sa kanya. Ang dami niyang tips sa amin, lalo na sa action.”For Kyle, &quot;<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pamilyasagrado" target="_blank">Pamilya Sagrado</a>&quot; stands out as one of the best series he’s done, not only because he feels satisfied with his performance but, more importantly, because it tells a story with purpose. “When it comes to acting, a lot of people wonder why we do what we do. Dito sa show na &#x27;to, na-realize ko kung gaano kaimportante makakuha ng mensahe sa mga ganitong proyekto,” reflected Kyle, who dreams of starring in a biopic after &quot;<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pamilyasagrado" target="_blank">Pamilya Sagrado</a>.&quot;

Kyle Echarri opens up about what makes 'Pamilya Sagrado' one of his best series yet. 