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Philippine Showbiz Today
July 8 - 21 , 2017
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Even with a distinguished film and television career that has so far netted her not just one but two acting awards , the popular online series Forever Sucks has “ a special place ” in Jasmine Curtis- Smith ’ s heart .
The 23-year-old Filipino Australian actress said working on the last three seasons of D5Studio ’ s Forever Sucks has been one of the most rewarding experiences of her career .
“ This series has been the one project I ’ ve been most involved with in terms of sharing ideas when we have our usually senseless but also inspiring conversations ,” she quipped .
“ The producers , production staff , crewmen , our director ( Joel Ferrer ) and the cast are like a close knit of friends but at the same time , very professional . We ’ re always joking around on the set and often have to be reminded of our time restrictions for the day . As we balance our time for the project , it feels like home when I ’ m on the set .”
Working on Forever Sucks has also allowed Jasmine to become very attached to her character Izabel , the 170-year-old vampire pretending to be a normal 21-year-old who works in the graveyard shift of a call center .
“ I love Izabel and her story through and through . Her emotions are so pure and her history so heavy , I empathize with her so much that I
Enrique Gil defends Liza Soberano from bashers who say she ’ s not fit to breathe life to the iconic Pinay super heroine Darna because of her mestiza looks and American twang when speaking . They opine that Darna should possess Filipino features , something that the masses could relate with .
“ Honestly , I ’ m not bothered by such comments ,” says Gil . “ I ’ ve accepted the fact that whatever you do , there will be bashers lurking around . Whether it ’ s in showbiz or not , people will always have something to say . What ’ s important is you do what you like that can make you happy .”
The handsome Kapamilya star is proud of his screen partner with this positive development in her career .
D5 Studio ’ s refreshing show for millennials
Jasmine Curtis-Smith ( center ) with fellow “ Forever Sucks ” actors Gab Pangilinan , Gio Gahol , Felix Roco and Sari Estrada
look forward to tapings just so I could play Izzy again for the day ,” Jasmine enthused .
Asked if she would change anything about Izabel if given the chance to have an input in the direction of her character , Jasmine insists there ’ s no need to change anything . But she does love the fact that she and the actors are allowed to give suggestions in certain scenes .
“ I don ’ t think I ’ d change anything with her . It is evident that even our audience have formed an attachment to her life and especially her personal life ,” she noted .
“ My input comes in when we do our scenes and after speaking to
Direk Joel . Sometimes ideas pop up while he tells me how he interpreted the scene , and he ’ s always game to try our suggestions . That always makes us feel involved more than we already are , a sense of really owning our characters , story , and the entire project .”
As for the show ’ s success , particularly with millennials that comprise much of its audience , Jasmine says she is not at all surprised with the solid , steady following of Forever Sucks .
“ The concept of the show is refreshing for millennials . It ’ s neither heavy nor shallow . It ’ s symbolic and also easy on the mind ,” she pointed
Enrique defends Liza
“ With regards to the ‘ Darna ’ project , actually , we knew of it for so long already . I ’ m happy that the project dropped on Liza ’ s lap . She ’ s perfect for the part . I support her a hundred per cent . You know , with all the hard work she ’ s put in all these years , I think Liza deserves all the blessings that are coming her way at this point .”
In one of Soberano ’ s recent interviews , she revealed that Gil advised her to be prepared to work with other stars .
“ Yes , for her growth as an actress . I mean , we cannot be a love team forever . Liza ’ s so used to have me around being her constant screen partner . What will happen to her when the time comes she needs to work with other artists ?
“ When she did her stint in Maalaala Mo Kaya , she was very nervous . I told her that she needs to work with other actors . I shared with her my experience when I was still a newbie : that I got paired with a lot of stars and it worked to my advantage . I grew as a thespian . Of course , I visited her on the set to give moral support .”
After Dolce Amore , he didn ’ t become that visible on the scene . He surprised many when he recently appeared in ASAP with a muchtrimmed physique .
“ Oh , thank you ! I used my break for gym workouts and had a sort of lifestyle change . I go with Liza when she trains . I think the effect is so encouraging !”
Their fans ask what their next
out .
The timing is quicker than your regular series and so it doesn ’ t feel like a drag to watch . Everyone behind the show is emotionally invested ensuring the authenticity of everything we do . I also think it ’ s the collective feeling we have on set that translates on the screen . It makes it the ‘ Forever Sucks ’ we ’ ve enthusiastically worked on the past year . Our little show that could .”
As for the prospects of returning for a fourth season or even a possible movie adaptation of Forever Sucks , Jasmine said , she and the rest of the cast and crew would be thrilled if it becomes a reality .
“ I would definitely love a fourth season . A movie ? It would be interesting . Given that the material flow would still justify all the characters and Forever Sucks in totality from its original beginnings , we would love that for sure .”
In the third season of the hit web series , we find Izabel and Kiko ( Felix Roco ) struggling to keep up with their relationship – as they realize just how hard it is for a human and a vampire ’ s relationship to last forever .
Special guests for this season include Albie Casino , Malak So , Cedrick Juan and Amarra Ui .
Forever Sucks Season 3 premieres on D5Studio next month . Past seasons can also be viewed on YouTube at www . youtube . com / d5studio . ( MS ) ●
soap will be .
“ Liza and I will be together in Bagani . It ’ s slated for 2018 . It ’ s a superhero kind of tele-serye . It ’ s a good vehicle . The story is great . We really enjoyed our taping in Paoay in Ilocos . This is something that viewers should watch out for ,” ends Enrique .
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