EXCLUSIVE: Philippines manufacturing powerhouses GMA Community and CreaZion Studios are working with regional streamer Viu on Magnificence Empire, an upcoming drama sequence starring Barbie Forteza, Kyline Alcantara, Ruffa Gutierrez and Gloria Diaz.
Directed by Mark Sicadsat and created by filmmaker Actual Florido and screenwriter Rona Co, the sequence lifts the lid on the Philippines’ extremely aggressive magnificence trade. The forged contains two generations of former Philippine magnificence queens – Gutierrez was Miss World Second Princess in 1993, whereas Diaz was topped Miss Universe in 1969.
The sequence is scheduled to premiere on each GMA Community and Viu on June 25.
Complementing the feminine forged is a robust male ensemble forged led by Sam Concepcion and Sid Lucero, whereas additionally introducing Korean actor and Ok-pop star Choi Bo Min.
The story follows rags-to-riches CEO Noreen Alfonso (Barbie Forteza) who’s out to take revenge on the individuals who have wronged her. She stake her declare as a brand new magnificence trade participant, tearing down the empire that her enemies have constructed.
Alfonso goes head-to-head in opposition to a crass however well-known on social media CEO Shari de Jesus (Kyline Alcantara), who’s being mentored by a robust trade veteran Velma Imperial (Ruffa Gutierrez). However as she tears her opponent down on social media they usually destroy one another’s private lives, it turns into evident that an invisible participant is answerable for the bloodshed taking place amidst the continuing magnificence wars.
The sequence was unveiled at a contract signing ceremony attended by Viu Philippines’ Nation Supervisor Vinchi Sy-Quia and Inventive Content material Officer Garlic Garcia; GMA Community President and CEO Of GMA Movies, Annette Gozon-Valdes; and CreaZion Studios CEO Anter “RJ” San Agustin and Govt Vice President & Chief Inventive Officer Actual Florido.
“A part of our mission is to advertise the Filipino abilities on the worldwide stage and Magnificence Empire is not only a good looking challenge for us, however it’s truly a testomony to the onerous work and dedication of the individuals who come collectively for a standard aim,” mentioned Agustin. “We’ll work onerous to ensure that that is solely the start of extra outstanding collaborations between CreaZion Studios, GMA7 and Viu.”
Viu has produced a number of in style sequence within the Philippines with GMA Community, together with Unbreak My Coronary heart, in addition to buying GMA reveals for regional streaming.
CreaZion’s credit score embrace upcoming real-life crime sequence Severino: The First Serial Killer, starring Dolly De Leon and Dennis Trillo, in addition to characteristic movie Every little thing About My Spouse, a remake of Argentinian hit Un Novio Para Mi Mujer, which was just lately launched within the Philippines and the Center East.
