Bela Padilla joins Gerald Anderson, Richard Gutierrez in action series

“I’M OFFICIALLY joining Richard and Gerald in their new show!”

Bela Padilla made the statement, referring to a yet-to-be-titled action drama series for ABS-CBN led by Gerald Anderson and Richard Gutierrez.

The actress shot last Friday, January 9, the teaser promo for her big series comeback and sat down with ABS-CBN News to share her excitement. Her last full-length TV series was back in 2019, “Sino Ang May Sala: Mea Culpa,” but she did a cameo appearance in “Pamilya Sagrado” last year. And now, she’s back full-time to work on a series.

Padilla revealed that two stories were presented to her.

“First story was very different. And I loved it. When they shifted to this, itong second story, sabi ko, ‘Ah okay, this is something I haven’t done before!’” she said.

She added: “This is very new for me, bagong-bagong character. Bagong genre din, first time kong mag action-drama. I think people will also be surprised sa magiging takbo ng kwento dito, and nung character ko dito.”

She admitted there are nerves. “Hindi ko nga alam kung marunong pa ba ako mag-taping,” but added that she is all in for this project.

“Mentally, yes! I’m ready. Work always excites me. I think everyone who knows me, knows that I thrive while on set. So I’m excited to go back,” Padilla said. “Physically, I’ve been training for the show. Dahil nga action-drama ito, medyo mapapasabak tayo sa action. I’ve started taking Muay Thai lessons again. I’m learning stunts from Erwin Tagle. Emotionally, I would say I’m always ready.”

“First time to work with Gerald Anderson; with Richard, worked with him a long time ago. He’s such a pleasant person to work with. I’m so excited how we’re all going to balance each other out,” the actress also said.

Aside from this TV project, Padilla’s heavy-drama movie with Carlo Aquino is about to spring in cinemas this March. With all these projects, will she ever have time for love, especially after being single again?

“Not gonna lie: honestly, it’s not at the top of my priorities right now. I feel like I’m blessed to be given good projects, I want to return the love that I’m given,” Padilla said. “Things are falling into place, things are doing okay. That’s why I feel lighter now, kasi nakikita ko na, na may nakikinig na sa akin.” (ABS-CBN News)