Shayne Sava and Althea Ablan are getting their big break via GMA’s newesr afternoon drama, “AraBella.”
Shayne and Althea are joined by Camille Prats, Wendell Ramos and Alfred Vargas.
Shayne admits she feels some pressured to be bannering GMA’s newest afternoon program. “It is overwhelming and at the same time, heartwarming. It feels good knowing that a lot of people appreciate our hard work and talents. Pressure comes along with it, but I will always do everything to improve every day.”
Althea also expresses gratitude for being entrusted such challenging role. “I’m always thankful to GMA for giving me the opportunity to give life to these characters. It’s a bit close to my last role in Prima Donnas but at the same time it’s really a brand new experience and my character here has a lot more depth and nuance.”
Camille, who is returning to acting via this series, shares her preparations for her comeback project. “I’m excited to do what I’ve always loved to do. At the same time, I feel nervous because I haven’t acted in five years. I familiarized myself with Roselle’s role in order to prepare for the right nuances of the character.”
Alfred also recounts how he can relate to his character, “Much like Ariel, alam kong maraming hamong dala ang pagiging ama especially on setting a good example to your daughters. It’s especially difficult to devote family time when you juggle several roles. Pero kapag anak mo na ‘yung pinag-uusapan, you can sacrifice everything for them.”
Completing the star-studded cast are Klea Pineda as Gwen, the cunning stepmother of Roselle; Abdul Raman as Justin, Ara’s best friend; Saviour Ramos as Ed, a blind follower who will do everything for Bella; Ronnie Lazaro as Lolo Hadji, and Nova Villa as Lola Madonna. They are the deceitful adoptive grandparents of Bella.
“AraBella” follows the story of a loving mother, Roselle, who searches for her lost daughter.
Even though it has already been 10 years since her child was kidnapped, Roselle still believes they will be reunited.
And with the help of a TV show, Roselle meets Ara, a teenager who got kidnapped during childhood and is now searching for her real mother. Both of their narratives match and it gives them hope to finally bring their family back together.
But amid their blossoming relationship, Roselle and Ara found out through DNA tests that they are not blood-related. Despite this saddening result, Roselle still decided to adopt Ara.
However, everything will change as the real daughter, Bella, returns.
After being kidnapped when she was a child, Bella experienced all the misfortunes in life and had to grow up with her adoptive grandparents. She also learned to become a con artist in order to survive.
Director Adolf Alix Jr. guarantees “AraBella” will deliver something new to viewers. “I think the journey is quite familiar and relatable but as what they all say, we all have our unique way of telling our story. The twist and turns of how Roselle takes the chance for Ara and Bella challenges our notion of being a woman, a mother and our traditional family system.”
“AraBella” premieres this March 6 and airs weekdays at 3:25 pm on GMA.
