GMA gives a fresh take on the timeless “Wuthering Heights.” It reimagines the tale of two individuals whose love has always been opposed by forces and how fate always brings them back together in the much-awaited primetime series, “The World Between Us,” premiering today, July 5.
Three of the country’s most in-demand and highly-talented actors headline this series: Alden Richards, Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Tom Rodriguez.
Alden plays the remarkable role of Louie Asuncion, the intelligent orphan who has a penchant for inventing gadgets and who will work his way up to prove that he is worthy of Lia’s love; the award-winning Jasmine is the mesmerizing Lia, the lovable and compassionate youngest member of the affluent Libradilla family who falls for Louie despite their differences; and Tom Rodriguez is Brian, the stubborn and bullheaded eldest heir of the Libradilla family who never sees Louie as his equal and disapproves of his affection for Lia.
Alden, who at first felt apprehensive to take on the role of Louie, admits that his character’s depth prompted him to accept the project, “When we started reading the script, iba ‘yung binabasa mo na siya from naririnig mo lang ‘yung kuwento. That started the fire within me to create this character na very relatable. With the cast, the story, the director, I think this is going to be one of my best teleseryes in five years.”
Jasmine, in turn, reveals what is the secret behind her undeniable on-screen chemistry with Alden, “Pareho kaming in love sa characters namin and sa story nilang dalawa so that makes the chemistry so much easier kasi ramdam mo ‘yung kilig ng character mo. We’ve done projects before and although short period lang ‘yun, it was still enough to build a good foundation. I’m grateful kasi it’s been so fun and easy to work with Alden.”
Meanwhile, Tom shares how he resonates with the complexity of his character, “At first glance, it may seem like mahirap maka-relate kay Brian. But as I read the script even more, one thing became so clear — that he’s a wounded person. Having been wounded myself in my life, maybe not to the same extent that he has, mas na-curious ako what makes him that way. I realized that he’s only hungry for love and affection.”
Award-winning actresses are also in the primetime soap: Dina Bonnevie is Rachel Libradilla, the matriarch of the Libradilla family and Jaclyn Jose is Yachie Delgado, the protective matron of the Libradilla family.
Making this series even grander are Sid Lucero as Eric Carlos, Lia’s two-faced childhood friend who secretly fancies her; Kelley Day as Audrey Villacer; Yana Asistio as Jackie Carlos-Libradilla, Eric’s sister and Brian’s wife; Jericho Arceo as caring friend Edison Tomas; Donn Boco as Pitoy Flores; and Glydel Mercado as Clara Asuncion, Louie’s mom.
“The World Between Us” is under the helm of Dominic Zapata and assistant director Aya Topacio.
