Non-issue kay Bela Padilla kung replacement man o second choice siya kay Nadine Lustre sa papel bilang adult Yesha sa MMFF 2019 official entry na Miracle in Cell No. 7.

“I’m very happy to take over the role.

“I’m used to doing this naman, I’m aware na di tayo laging first choice for a project,” pahayag ni Bela nang mainterbyu ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) at Cinema News sa taping ng Kapamilya teleseryeng Sino Ang Maysala? Mea Culpa nitong Hulyo 30, Martes, sa Quezon City.

“As a fan of Korean shows and movies, I’m very excited to be given the chance to try and potray the character.

“Second choice? Hindi rin ito first time, kahit yung 100 Tula Para Kay Stella.

“I really believe it’s what you bring to the project.”

Bela Padilla Fine Being Second Choice After Nadine Lustre

HOW BELA PADILLA GOT THE ROLE

Paano ba niya nakuha ang role?

Kuwento ni Bela, “I got a call, I was On the beach, I got a call from Boss Vic [del Rosario] of Viva Films.

“He asked me if I was willing to take on the role kahit it was already offered to Nadine.

“I usually don’t have qualms on something like that.”

Maraming beses nang napanood ng aktres ang South Korean film na Miracle In Cell No. 7 (2013) at balak ni Bela na panoorin ito muli bago sila magsyuting ng Pinoy adaptation nito.

Sa panayam kay Nadine ay pinuri nito si Bela, at sinabing alam niya na magagampanan nang maayos ni Bela ang role na tinanggihan.

“Thank you so much, Nadine, I’m very happy to take this off your hand.

“I know you can’t commit to it right now.

“Sana, magkatrabaho din kami soon.

“I hope whatever she is going through, at this point of her life, she goes through it well and easy.”

May isyu na kaya siya ang ipinalit kay Nadine ay dahil mas kumita ang mga pelikula niya kaysa rito.

“Wala naman, hindi ako aware sa issue na ‘yan,” reaksiyon ni Bela.

MMFF aprub sa pagpalit ni Bela Padilla kay Nadine Lustre sa Miracle in Cell No. 7 | PEP.ph

WORKING WITH IDOL AGA MUHLACH

Excited si Bela na makasama sa pelikulang pagbibidahan ng idolong si Aga Muhlach.

“Yes, first time, I’m very excited. Nag-look test na kami last week.

“Honestly, there’s really magic around Kuya Aga.

“Mayroon talaga siyang kinang na ewan ko, baka sobrang fangirl lang ako.

“Mayroon siya, e, kahit look test lang, he sparks something on the screen.

“I was watching his video na kahit siya lang mag-isa, amazed na amazed na ako.

“Wala pang lines, humahanga na ako.

“Nagpapasalamat si Bela sa produksiyon ng Miracle in Cell No. 7 na nag-adjust sa kanyang schedule.

“Kinakabahan ako, sobra. Ayoko muna siyang isipin, gusto ko munang tapusin ang Sino Ang May Sala.

“I’m very thankful to the production of Miracle in Cell No. 7.

“They moved my shooting days para I can concentrate on this, kasi alam nila na patapos na kami.

“They gave me enough time to prepare also for the movie. I want also to change my look for the movie.”

Ang child star na si Xia Vigor ang gaganap bilang batang Bela sa Miracle In Cell No. 7.