Alden Richards admitted it was arduous to let go of his “Pulang Araw” character’s feelings and experiences.
On the press convention of the extremely awaited drama, Alden stated the torture scenes have been particularly arduous to movie, regardless of his private preparations.
“Mayroon kasing actuality side ‘yung ‘Pulang Araw’ eh, nangyari siya talaga eh. So ang mahirap sa akin throughout that point is ‘yung kung pano kumalas dun sa trauma,” Alden stated through the collection’ grand media convention in Makati Metropolis on Tuesday.
In “Pulang Araw,” Asia’s Multimedia Star performs Eduardo, a Filipino-American who finally ends up being a guerilla fighter through the Japanese invasion of the Philippines. He’s additionally the caring older half-brother of Adelina, performed by Barbie Forteza.
Based on Alden, it was particularly difficult as a result of the set-up was too practical. Filming passed off in a set constructed like a focus camp in a dungeon in Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila. Stated Alden, the dungeon was darkish and crammed with smoke, with actors portraying how the Japanese tortured Filipinos.
“it’s very disturbing,” Alden stated.
“Often kasi on-off ako eh, hindi ako nagdadala ng character after a sure taping day or shoot day. However for some purpose, ‘yung ‘Pulang Araw,’ paulit-ulit nagtatanong ‘yung isip ko,” he added. “Sabi niya, dinanas ‘to ng mga kapwa nating Pilipino. It’s very emotional.”
The award-winning actor admitted “it was one thing I by no means knew I’d expertise whereas doing ‘Pulang Araw’.”
“At one level, meron at meron tayong mga kababayan particularly our lolos and lolas or older na dumaan dun,” he continued.
Alden considers “Pulang Araw” one in every of his most necessary tasks of the 12 months as a result of it tells “the untold legacy of the Filipinos throughout World Warfare II.”
“Pulang Araw” traces the intertwined lives of 4 childhood pals: Adelina (Barbie), Teresita (Sanya Lopez), Hiroshi (David Licauco), and Eduardo (Alden).
As struggle ravages their homeland and Japanese forces occupy the Philippines, their desires, friendships, and loyalties are examined, main them on a journey of self-discovery and resilience.
Extra forged members embrace Dennis Trillo in his first main kontrabida function, in addition to Rhian Ramos.
“Pulang Araw,” is coming to Netflix through www.netflix.com/PulangAraw on July 26 and GMA Prime starting July 29.
— LA, GMA Built-in Information
