Andres Muhlach is getting fans excited for his acting career, but for now, he says he’s got no time for romance.
Instead, the 23-year-old heartthrob is diving deep into his role in “Ang Mutya ng Section E,” the highly anticipated adaptation of Lara Flores’ Wattpad hit, coming soon to Viva One.
The beloved Wattpad story, penned by Lara Flores (known as Eatmore2behappy) has over 143 million reads and will debut as a 16-episode series based on the first book of its three-part saga.
In a recent media conference at Viva Cafe, cast members Andres and Andre Yllana were asked about their parents’ reaction to the project.
Andre’s candid answer, “Muntik ko nang maging kapatid ‘yan, charot lang,” was a playful nod to the past romance between his mom Aiko Melendez and Andres’ dad Aga Muhlach. Meanwhile, Andres, son of Aga and Charlene Gonzales, said his dad approves and the young actor expressed his enthusiasm for his role as Mark Keifer Watson, Section E’s class president in the story. While Keifer is smart, he’s also a bit of a bully, especially towards Jay-Jay Mariano (Ashtine Olviga). In “Mutya ng Section E,” Jay-Jay must navigate her place as the only girl in the rowdy Section E, a chaotic yet endearing mix of characters led by Andres and Rabin Angeles, who plays Yuri, Keifer’s rival for Jay-Jay’s attention.
As for his own acting journey, Andres shared how thrilled he is for his second project, following his role in the sitcom “Da Pers Family,” which also stars his parents and twin sister Atasha. His parents, who understand the challenges of showbiz, advised him to have courage and “be confident always.”
“Ang saya talaga. Kahit po sa mga workshop, I find it fun talaga. And I just love people getting to know them,” he said, expressing his enjoyment in acting.
Alongside Andres, the series showcases a mix of fresh faces and seasoned actors. The ensemble includes Charles Law as Ci-N, Frost Sandoval as David, Keagan De Jesus and Ethan David as Felix, Kurt Delos Reyes as Eman, Martin Venegas as Denzel, Nic Galvez as Kit, Daniel Ong as Mayo, AJ Ferrer as Rory, Sam Shoaf as Edrix, Michael Keith as Eren, Kyosu Guinto as Josh, Yanyan De Jesus as Drew, Derick Ong as Blaster. Also joining the cast are veteran actors Yayo Aguila, Katya Santos, Nanette Inventor, and Lander Vera Perez.
Viva One is sparing no effort to bring the full essence of the series to life. Under the helm of Theodore Boborol, who previously directed the successful “University Series,” “Ang Mutya ng Section E” promises themes of acceptance, belonging, growth, friendship, and love. Viva’s creative team, in close collaboration with author Lara Flores and Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, aims to capture the spirit of the beloved original.
