Rita Daniela finds strength in being a mom for ‘Liwanag sa Dilim’ role

Rita Daniela. Picture: 9Works Theatral through Instagram/@Missritadaniela

One of many the reason why Rita Daniela It took the chance to be a part of the Jukebox musical “Liwanag Sa Dilim” is to spend extra time together with her two-year-old son, UNO.

Within the musical, Rita portrays the position of Sisa (additionally lovingly talked about as Nanay), a mom who lives within the Eighteen Eighties who was decided to make ends meet for her sons, Crispin and Basilio. The character alternately with the Kapuso star is seasoned theater actress Neomi Gonzales.

The musical, which mixes parts of the previous and current, relies on the music of singer-songwriter Rico Blanco, together with “Elesi”, “Kisapmata”, “Himala”, “” Hinahanap-Hanap Kita “and” Umaaraw, Umuulan “, to call only a few.

“Noong nalaman na siya ‘yung alternate ko, wait lang ha (Once I came upon that she was my alternate, wait)! However I by no means felt that there was a contest. That was one factor that I actually like about what’s taking place with us,” she stated of alternating Sisa with Gonzales throughout a quick chat with Inquirer.internet on the Sidelines of the Musical’s Rehearsal.

In distinction to the heavy emotion that Rita drains with Sisa, the actress – who chewed calm potato chips – had a chilly place whereas she spoke about adopting her character. For her, his mom was an enormous assist in depicting Sisa’s despair on stage.

“I play the position of Nanay, solely Nanay … Ang -Personage Ko is a really difficult position. Sobrang Laking Bagay na Nanay Ako Sa Totoonong Bagay Kasi Kung Hindi Ako Nanay, really feel Ko Hindi Ko Siya Mabibigyan Ng Justice.

(I play the position of Nanay, solely Nanay. My character may be very difficult. Being a mom in actual life is a giant factor, as a result of if I wasn’t a mom, I do not assume I may give the best. I’ll sing the tune and that is it.)

When requested if she is open to proceed her profession within the theater, Rita stated her doorways are open, relying on the availability. She additionally defined that having the ability to spend time with Uno is likely one of the the reason why she needed to be a part of “Liwanag Sa Dilim.”

“TinangGap Ko Itong Venture after Ito Kasi I really need extra time with my son. Whereas doing a sequence, it’s going to take a lot of your time. Nangyayari Ang Lock-in Ulit, even when it’s going to take two or three days. But it’s two nights with out my son,” she stated.

The forged of the musical “Liwanag Sa Dilim” based mostly on the music of Rico Blanco. Picture: Hannah Mallorca/Inquirer.internet

“My son is simply two years outdated, and I do not need to miss many issues. I do not need to miss his milestones. Kaya Tinanggap Ko Ito as a result of at the very least I nonetheless do what I really like, however on the identical time I’ve extra time with him,” she went on.

(I’ve accepted this undertaking as a result of I actually need to have extra time with my son. Whereas doing a sequence, it’s going to take a lot of your time. Lock-in-tapings occur, and even when it takes two or three days, it’s nonetheless two or three nights with out my son. My son is simply two years outdated, however I nonetheless have extra with him. “

Years earlier than “Liwanag Sa Dilim” went into manufacturing, Rita shared that she might need manifested herself in 2018 (or her intention) after she had the prospect to satisfy clean on the sidelines of the musical “Eto after! Musikal Napo”.

“That was the primary time I met Sir Rico, he checked out our present, and when he checked out me, Na-Starstruck Ako Sa Kanya (I used to be a starstruck). Hindi Ko Onlining after Siya Rin. Sabi Niya (he stated),” How are you going to do this? ” I believe I simply love what I do, “she stated.

Additionally a part of the musical are Khalil Ramos, Anthony Rosaldo, Alexa Ilacad, Nicole Omillo, Vien King and CJ Novato, amongst many others. It ended his staging on Might 4 because of the demand for the general public.