Young star Janella Salvador reveals that she is set to do a TV project with fellow Kapamilya Joshua Garcia soon.
She said she’s doing the upcoming ABS-CBN soap The Killer Bride, which also stars Maja Salvador.
“He will be my partner in the story. It’s nice that finally, we’re in one project together. Actually, we were supposed to do one in the past only, it didn’t push through. It will be my first time to share the frame with him and it’s simply exciting,” she shares.
With this development, many got curious if she already told her close friend Julia Barretto about it. As everyone knows, the latter is Joshua’s official love team and rumoured ex-girlfriend.
“You know, Julia and I are very close. We hang out together, sometimes, with Joshua so it’s no big deal. When she learned about it, it was very much okay with her.”
Interestingly, Janella says that her role in The Killer Bride is something new as compared to her previous screen portrayals.
“Let’s just say that it’s more mature,” she states. “My director, Mr. Dado Lumibao wants me to be more sensual in breathing life to my character. It goes with the story because it has a deep and mature theme.”
So, does this means she’s already prepared to gradually leave her teeny-bopper image?
“Yes! There’s thrill in this new phase in my acting career. Like my part in The Killer Bride is very challenging. I will just pop in the scene and claim that I’m being possessed by the character of Maja. Of course, I feel the pressure as early as now. I have numerous preparations for the role, including speaking fluent Tagalog.”
Speaking of friends, Janella shares that although they’re not together that often at this point, her friendship with Liza Soberano remains intact.
“Lately, I don’t see her that much because she’s in the hospital. It’s just sad that her finger had to be severely affected like that.”
Because of the injury, Liza could no longer do the latest silver screen installment of Darna. Curiously, has she auditioned for the iconic part?
“I don’t know,” she bursts with a big laugh.
Many think that she did because of her recent posts in her social media account in which she was shown doing physical workout. Is this a preparation for something?
“Not actually. It’s just for health purposes. Ever since, I didn’t engage in rigorous workout. I’m kind of lazy doing that. But now, I realized, why not give it a try? I might feel better if I engage into it. And I did! I felt good about myself. I feel more confident now. The workout sessions really helped in preparing me for future acting projects,” says Janella.
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It’s Kris Bernal’s second time to work with Rayver Cruz in the latest GMA offering Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko after the highly successful Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko. Does this mean they are now being groomed as the network’s next love team?
“ I don’t think so. In my personal assessment, we didn’t really gain that huge following after our first soap together. I don’t know why we got paired again in Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko. But I’m glad that we have a new show together,” she states.
The charming actress has only good words for Rayver.
“It’s really nice because ever since, he’s my childhood crush. Now, we became friends. He’s like a brother to me. I’m so comfortable with him already. In fact, I can say that at this point, he’s my favorite leading man!”
Why does she consider him her favorite screen partner now?
“With Rayver, our friendship is really there. Perhaps, with my other leading men, I still feel shy towards them. For one, I can open up some of my problems with Rayver and he’s good at giving advice,” ends Kris.