Got a tip? Send it to us at manila@coconuts.co.
Dennis Trillo admitted he initally had a hard time thinking about his portrayal of Iglesia ni Cristo founder Felix Manalo.
Dennis reveals the reference material for the role is scarce and he knew he cannot improvise in the biopic.
“Nung panahon niya wala siyang mga video recording. Puro lang po mga audio na mahahanap lang sa Internet at litrato,” Dennis tells Rappler.com.
But the 34-year-old actor says INC members were on the set to readily guide him throughout the film.
“Nandiyan naman po yung gabay ng mga kapatid, mga ministro sa set and may immersion din po kaming ginawa bago namin sinimula. Nakatulong naman po iyon sa paganap ko kay Ka Felix,” Dennis explained.
Dennis also expressed gratitude for being chosen as the male lead, saying he did not expect to land the role because he is not an INC member.
“Yung unang pagtataka is bakit ako yung pinili nila? Siguro kapatid din, pero later on noong nag-meeting kami, saka ko na realize na kung gaanong kalaking proyekto itong ginagawa namin. Laking pasasalamat ko na na-land itong role na ito sa akin,” Dennis said.
The film also stars Bela Padilla as Felix’s wife, as well as Gabby Concepcion, Lorna Tolentino, EJ Falcon, Joel Torre, Heart Evangelista and Richard Yap.
Here’s a look behind the scenes of Felix Manalo, courtesy of Dennis Trillo’s Instagram account:
