Other Sparkle stars in ‘MAKA’ include: ZEPHANIE, thankful to be chosen as a star in a teen drama series

Sparkle stars Zephanie, Marco Masa, Ashley Sarmiento, Dylan Menor, John Clifford, and Olive May will team up for GMA Public Affairs’ latest youth-oriented drama series MAKA .

On Tuesday (August 6), the Sparkle stars excitedly arrived at the MAKA story conference , where they got to know the characters they will be playing better.

Seasoned actor Romnick Sarmenta will also be joining them in the upcoming teen drama.

MAKA is the latest youth-oriented drama series of GMA Public Affairs, which will air this September on GMA.

MAKA features the story of six high school students Zeph (Zephanie), Marco (Marco Masa), Ash (Ashley Sarmiento), Dylan (Dylan Menor), JC (John Clifford), and Livvy (Olive May) who -enrolled in the Arts & Performance (A&P) section of the public school Douglas Mac Arthur High School for the Arts.

The story of MAKA begins with the return of an accomplished but infamous artist, Sir V, to his hometown to end his life. But, this changed when he became an Art teacher in a public high school.

MAKA will be directed by Rod Marmol.

Zephanie is grateful for the opportunity to work with her fellow Sparkle stars in a youth-oriented show. The singer-actress is also excited for MAKA .

After being introduced to their characters in the teen drama, Marco said, he related to his role.

“I immediately related to my character. I just remembered instances where it was like his character is what I would do personally. I’m really excited. ”

Ashley Sarmiento is grateful to be a part of MAKA . He is also excited to show his talent in the show such as singing and dancing.

Exciting for Dylan Menor the character he will play in MAKA . In addition, he is also looking forward to the first teen show on GMA.

According to John Clifford, when he read the script of MAKA he prayed to be accepted into its cast.

Olive May is excited to work with her fellow Sparkle artists at MAKA . The actress is also grateful to be included in the new teen drama series of GMA Public Affairs.

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Alma Moreno REJECTED Mother Lily Monteverde hiring her to be an exclusive contract star of Regal Films in 1978.

Even though he was launched in the production of Crown Seven via ‘Ligaw Na Bulaklak’ in 1976, Mother Lily took an interest in him and wanted to make him famous.

“He just said to me ‘Make a movie with me. Don’t worry, I’ll take care of you, you’re like my son.’ A lot of care and then when I get a little nervous, he watches over the set. Mother is mother.

“Because of course I’m still a ‘baby’, you’re going to wear something a little sexy, she’s watching over you as a mother, she’s supporting you,” said Alma who was only 17-years-old when she first wore a “magic nightgown” in the movie ‘Bomba’ Stars’.

Alma became a box-office star in the ’70s and ’80s under Regal Films. Some of the sexy movies he has earned are Nympha, Walang Saranasan, Sugar Daddy, Lagi Na Lamang Ba Akon Babae, Iwasan Kabaret, Waikiki, City After Dark, Bedspacers, Uhaw Sa Kalayaan, Throw Away Child, The Diary of Cristina Gaston, The Rape of Virginia P. and Secrets of Pura.

Alma also appeared in wholesome films such as I Confess, Wanted: Bata-Batuta, Lover’s Delight, Twist, Abandonada, Guwapings: First Adventure, Guwapings Dos, Aswang, Makati Ave: Office Girls and Paano Na Sa Mundo ni Janet?

Alma added that Mother Lily never abandoned her even though her showbiz career was sluggish.

“I want to thank Mother for taking care of me so much, whether my career went down or up, Mother Lily never left me. Mother Lily is the first to help me. You don’t have to ask.”

The Regal Matriach passed away last August 4, 2024.

(RUEL J. MENDOZA)