GMA brings forth another progressive and advocacy-driven story involving the life of a married couple and the challenges they face brought about by a mental disorder in the afternoon series, “Ang Dalawang Ikaw,” which started airing yesterday, June 21.
The original series features the much-awaited return to the small screen of the well-loved tandem of Ken Chan and Rita Daniela, taking on their most mature roles yet, along with Anna Vicente who is ready to spice up the series.
Notable for his wide-ranging and challenging roles, Ken is all set to showcase his remarkable acting prowess as he breathes life into the characters of Nelson Sarmiento, Mia’s dutiful husband who is a senior graphic artist, and his alter personality, Tyler Franco, the hot-headed gun dealer and fiancé of Beatrice. Rita plays the strong-willed and family-oriented wife of Nelson, Mia Perez-Sarmiento; while Anna portrays the role of Beatrice Ilustre, a two-faced gun dealer who goes to great lengths all for the sake of love.
Ken, who underwent a series of intensive workshops and consultations for his role as a person with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), believes that their show is a step towards spreading awareness on mental health issues in the country.
“Naniniwala ako na ang serye namin na ‘Ang Dalawang Ikaw’ ay magiging instrumento para ipaintindi sa viewers kung ano ba ang tunay na pinagdadaanan ng mga taong may DID.
Nais naming iparating sa kanila na huwag tayo agad-agad manghuhusga ng mga tao. Hindi natin alam na ang mga taong ito ay may pinagdadaanan o kaya naman ay mayroon na pala silang DID hindi lang natin alam o hindi rin nila alam dahil wala silang proper diagnosis dahil sa kakulangan sa pera. Huwag tayo manghuhusga ng tao. Intindihin, unawain at suportahan natin ang bawat isa. Leave no one behind,” he shares.
Rita reveals the secret behind RitKen’s successful chemistry, “We’re so comfortable with each other and we always give our 100% in everything we do, mapa-acting, hosting, or performing. I believe na Ken brings out the best in me and the same goes with him. Sa tagal na namin magkasama sa industriya, alam na namin kung paano namin aatakehin ‘yung roles namin both as individuals and as a tandem. I’m really happy and excited to be working with him in a series again.”
Completing the highly talented roster of stars are Jake Vargas as Lucas Javier, a psychiatrist’s assistant and Mia’s friend who will eventually fall for her; Dominic Roco as Greg Perez, Mia’s protective and paraplegic brother; Lianne Valentin as Jo Escobar, Mia’s close friend who wants what’s best for her; Joana Marie Tan as Lani Delgado, Beatrice’s supportive and rational friend; Jeremy Sabido as King Bautista, Nelson’s friend who is a submissive husband to his wife.
The engrossing drama is under the helm of esteemed director Jorron Lee Monroy and associate director Ralfh Malabunga. The production tapped the help of psychiatrist, Dr. Bernadette Arcena.
The group behind the production is composed of Aloy Adlawan, Suzette Doctolero, Denoy Punio, Geng Delos Reyes-Delgado, Lobert Villela, Geng Delos Reyes-Delgado, Jake Somera and Cynthia Paz.
