Christian said he is also glad to be part of Rama Hari, a Pinoy production amidst the proliferation of foreign plays and acts in the country. “Ito ang isang paraan para i-remake ang isang napakagandang musical na ginawa noong ‘80s sa henerasyon na ito, na meron tayo nito, meron tayong napakagandang musical na ginawa dati na gusto naming ipakitang muli.”
Christian admitted that he also feels pressured to be one of the leads. music icons Basil Valdez and Kuh Ledesma top billed the staging the popular play years ago.
Christian shared, “Medyo kinakabahan, medyo napi-pressure nang konti pero ang nagda-drive sa amin, ipakita muli ang kultura ng Pilipino sa ballet, sa musika, sa lyrics na magaling tayo na gusto naming ipakita. Na ‘yung Filipino culture, music na ipakita natin na masyado na tayong natatabunan ng ibang foreign acts na we respect and want to watch as well. Pero meron din tayong magagandang [plays na] kailangan nating ilabas.”
Although he and Karylle already have successful careers on TV, the two still do not mind appearing on plays once in a while. “Hindi na siguro mawawala sa amin ‘yon. Theater will always be part of us,” explained Christian.