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Julia Barretto to star in Viu series with Korean and Indonesian actors
Julia Barretto to star in Viu series with Korean and Indonesian actors
Toff C.
Published Jan 20, 2024 02:19 PM PHT
Julia Barretto is set to headline a new series titled Secret Ingredient alongside Korean actor Lee Sang-heon and Indonesian actor Nicholas Saputra.
Julia Barretto is set to headline a new series titled Secret Ingredient alongside Korean actor Lee Sang-heon and Indonesian actor Nicholas Saputra.
Viu announced the news on Friday, January 19. The series will follow the story of a Korean social elite Hajoon (Sang-heon) finding his lost love Maya (Julia).
Viu announced the news on Friday, January 19. The series will follow the story of a Korean social elite Hajoon (Sang-heon) finding his lost love Maya (Julia).
"It is a really refreshing love story. It was really touching. The concept itself, busog na busog na ako. Then I read the script, I was 100 percent on board," Julia shared in an interview with ABS-CBN News.
"It is a really refreshing love story. It was really touching. The concept itself, busog na busog na ako. Then I read the script, I was 100 percent on board," Julia shared in an interview with ABS-CBN News.
The series will have six episodes that will put the spotlight not only on romance but also on culture and food.
The series will have six episodes that will put the spotlight not only on romance but also on culture and food.
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"I am so excited. We have amazing food, kaya pa niya ma-introduce internationally. We have good food back home. Maipagmamalaki natin to. I am really looking forward to introducing it. So far in our shoot, I saw that they really are showcasing that," Julia remarked.
"I am so excited. We have amazing food, kaya pa niya ma-introduce internationally. We have good food back home. Maipagmamalaki natin to. I am really looking forward to introducing it. So far in our shoot, I saw that they really are showcasing that," Julia remarked.
The actress expressed her gratitude to be part of the series. She remarked that she has been learning a lot not only from her co-stars but also from the production team that is mounting the project.
The actress expressed her gratitude to be part of the series. She remarked that she has been learning a lot not only from her co-stars but also from the production team that is mounting the project.
"It has been really exciting. Really refreshing. I love that I am able to have this opportunity and it gives you new experiences. I am really enjoying this moment because it is new. It is light on set," she said.
"It has been really exciting. Really refreshing. I love that I am able to have this opportunity and it gives you new experiences. I am really enjoying this moment because it is new. It is light on set," she said.
Julia added: "There is so much I am learning from a Korean director and co-actors. I was excited to see and work with SH, Nicholas, the DOP, everybody behind this project really worked hard para lang ma-mount. For all of this to come to life, I'm so grateful I was chosen to play Maya."
Julia added: "There is so much I am learning from a Korean director and co-actors. I was excited to see and work with SH, Nicholas, the DOP, everybody behind this project really worked hard para lang ma-mount. For all of this to come to life, I'm so grateful I was chosen to play Maya."
According to Derek Wong, Viu Originals for SEA, MEA, & South Africa, the series is the first regional scripted regional drama from Viu.
According to Derek Wong, Viu Originals for SEA, MEA, & South Africa, the series is the first regional scripted regional drama from Viu.
"What makes this even more special is the cross-cultural collaboration. It is not everyday we have 4 different languages spoken in the script. Our goal isn’t just to create a beautiful poignant story how food and love can connect us all but highlight the culture and food of each country,” Corinna Vistan, show runner of the series, stated.
"What makes this even more special is the cross-cultural collaboration. It is not everyday we have 4 different languages spoken in the script. Our goal isn’t just to create a beautiful poignant story how food and love can connect us all but highlight the culture and food of each country,” Corinna Vistan, show runner of the series, stated.
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