Rita Daniela. Picture: 9Works Theatrical through Instagram/@missritadaniela
One of many the explanation why Rita Daniela took the chance to be a part of the jukebox musical “Liwanag sa Dilim” is to spend extra time along with her two-year-old son, Uno.
Within the musical, Rita portrays the function of Sisa (additionally lovingly known as Nanay), a mom dwelling within the Eighties who is decided to make ends meet for her sons, Crispin and Basilio. Alternating the character with the Kapuso star is seasoned theater actress Neomi Gonzales.
The musical, combining 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 a couple of.
“Noong nalaman na siya ‘yung alternate ko, wait lang ha (After 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 occurring with us,” she mentioned of alternating Sisa with Gonzales throughout a short chat with INQUIRER.web on the sidelines of the musical’s rehearsal.
Opposite to the heavy emotion Rita infused into Sisa, the actress — who was calmly munching potato chips — had a chill demeanor as she spoke about taking over her character. For her, being a mom was an enormous assist in portraying Sisa’s desperation onstage.
“I play the function of Nanay, simply Nanay… ang character ko is a really difficult function. Sobrang laking bagay na Nanay ako sa totoong bagay kasi kung hindi ako nanay, really feel ko hindi ko siya mabibigyan ng justice. I’m simply going to sing the track and that’s it,” she mentioned.
(I play the function of Nanay, simply Nanay. My character could be very difficult. Being a mom in actual life is an enormous factor as a result of if I weren’t a mother, I don’t assume I may give it justice. I’m simply going to sing the track and that’s it.)
When requested if she is open to persevering with her profession in theater, Rita mentioned her doorways are open relying on the provide. She additionally defined that having the ability to spend time with Uno is among the the explanation why she needed to be a part of “Liwanag sa Dilim.”
“Tinanggap ko itong venture na ito kasi I actually need to have extra time with my son. Whereas doing a collection, it’ll take up a lot of your time. Nangyayari ang lock-in ulit even when it’ll take two or three days. Nonetheless, that’s two nights with out my son,” she mentioned.
The forged of the musical “Liwanag sa Dilim” primarily based on the music of Rico Blanco. Picture: Hannah Mallorca/INQUIRER.web
“My son is simply two years previous, and I don’t need to miss a whole lot of issues. I don’t need to miss his milestones. Kaya tinanggap ko ito as a result of a minimum of, I’m nonetheless doing what I like however on the similar time, I’ve extra time with him,” she continued.
(I accepted this venture as a result of I actually need to have extra time with my son. Whereas doing a collection, it’ll take up 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 previous, and I don’t need to miss a whole lot of issues. I don’t need to miss his milestones. That is why I accepted it as a result of a minimum of, I’m nonetheless doing what I like, however on the similar time, I’ve extra time with him.”
Years earlier than “Liwanag sa Dilim” went into manufacturing, Rita shared that she may need manifested (or expressed her intention to a better being) after having the possibility to fulfill Blanco on the sidelines of the musical “Eto Na! Musikal nAPO” in 2018.
“That was the primary time I met Sir Rico, he watched our present, and when he watched me, na-starstruck ako sa kanya (I used to be starstruck). Hindi ko inexpect na siya rin. Sabi niya (He mentioned), ‘How will you do this?’ I assume I simply love what I do,” she mentioned.
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Additionally a part of the musical are Khalil Ramos, Anthony Rosaldo, Alexa Ilacad, Nicole Omillo, Vien King and CJ Navato, amongst many others. It ended its staging on Could 4 after being prolonged as a consequence of viewers demand.