Rhian Ramos shares what it feels like to be the first and only choice to play Mitena in 'Sang'gre'
Rhian Ramos is the first and only choice for the role of Mitena, the evil ice queen, in the highly-anticipated "Encantadia" spinoff series "Sang'gre."
On Friday's "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," Rhian shared that she was shocked when she was given the role by Suzette Doctolero, the creator of "Encantadia" and one of the creative consultants for "Sang'gre."
"It feels amazing, I take it as very flattering 'yung pangyayari na 'yun. Na-shock talaga ako. This is after right after I finished 'Royal Blood' and ma'am Suzette Doctolero called me and talked to me about two characters on the same day," she said.
According to the Sparkle star, Suzette offered her the role of Mitena in "Sang'gre" and Filipina in "Pulang Araw" on the same day. Suzette also wrote the family drama series, which was directed by Dominic Zapata.
"I was so overwhelmed, hindi ako makapaniwala that this was going to be my year, na I would do two really, kasi ano eh, dinescribe niya 'yung mga kwento nila and I said these are going to be super memorable roles for me," said Rhian.
While the character of Filipina was complex to play, the actress noted that Mitena is more so because of what she went through.
"I was so grateful. I'm still grateful and I kind of removed the pressure from my mind while shooting and just focus on the acting. But now, it's starting to crash in again tapos na-realize ko kung gaano ito ka-big deal. I'm nervous, my hands are cold, it's very exciting," she said.
Rhian also shared that everyone who worked on "Sang'gre" gave their all to the show.
"Ito 'yung naging buhay namin for two years kasi alam namin kung gaano 'to ka importante, kasi marami nang nagmamahal sa 'Encantadia.' 'Encantadia's' bigger than us," she said.
"It's not just this show pero may buong legacy na 'yung 'Encantadia' and binigay talaga namin 'yung buong puso namin para hindi kayo ma-disappoint and I believe that you will also feel and like what you're gonna see."
Mitena is one of the main antagonists in "Sang'gre." She is the twin sister of Cassiopeia, the first queen of Lireo, who was played by Solenn Heussaff in the 2016 "Encantadia" series.
"Sang'gre" will introduce the new keepers of the brilyantes: Flamarra (Faith Da Silva), Deia (Angel Guardian), Adamus (Kelvin Miranda), and Terra (Bianca Umali).
"Sang'gre" will feature a new set of characters which include Ysabel Ortega as Armea, the late Ricky Davao as Governor Emil, and Sienna Stevens who will take on the role of younger Mitena.
"Sang'gre" will premiere on GMA Prime on June 16.
—CDC, GMA Integrated News
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