Joshua’s acting matures in Regal’s...

“The Glory,” “Extraordinary Attorney Woo,” “Bargain,” “Anna,” “Accused,” Japan’s “War of Trap” and “First Love, Hatsukoi” and Thailand’s “Finding the Rainbow” are just a few of those series vying for recognition.

“It’s true that these are one of the fabulous and the successful series in the market, but we know well that every single entry is produced by the great efforts of the numerous people who are concerned,” said the SDA organizers. “We can proudly say the SDA is the only festival in Korea that we can meet various series around the world like even from Greece, Norway, Israel and Australia.”

Last year, Kapamilya actress Belle Mariano received the Outstanding Asian Star award. Other Filipinos like Trillo who have won at the SDA include Alden Richards and Dingdong Dantes. g is wider. This can be watch not just in the Philippines. It would be better for our film to be seen in other countries as well,” she added.

“Ang Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan” follows the story of Galo (played by Garcia), a Manila-based student who returns home to an island where he was raised by his grandmother, Mama Susan after learning she is ill. Galo writes in his journal the string of mysteries he uncovers which lead him to question his sanity. This is Garcia’s first solo lead role and what makes it even more special is that he gets a chance to work with veteran actress Angie Ferro who plays Mama Susan.

“I always wanted to experience working with Regal. Apart from that, this is also my first project with director Chito. I’m really enjoying the process when it comes to my career. Whatever happens, I’ll be happy,” Garcia mentioned.

“I am really impressed with Ms. Angie because at her age, she memorizes all the lines even if they were very long. I’m just so happy I get to share the screen with her. It’s a different experience when you get to work with veteran actress like her.

“I’m so thankful because she’s been guiding me all through out. Even if she’s focused on her scenes, and I remembered she had a two-page lines in one scene, we never had any issues because her memory is still sharp,” Garcia added.

The 25-year-old heartthrob also shared that a lot of things have changed since they started working on the project, especially when it comes to his perception in life.

“During those times, I was very immature. I can’t say I’m mature now, but I know there’s progress. I learned that the simpler, the better. I also learned to take care of the people who has been giving me importance because not everyone truly cares,” he ended. g