No competition between Bea and Carla in 'Widows' War'
For the first time ever, two of Philippine entertainment's queens come together in the newest murder mystery drama, "Widows' War."
Starring Box-Office Queen Bea Alonzo and Primetime Goddess Carla Abellana, these two actresses are set to captivate audiences in their first-ever teleserye together, a project they have long dreamed of sharing.
During the press conference for the upcoming series, Abellana expressed her excitement about working with Alonzo, saying she never thought she would reach a point in her career where she would finally get to work with her idol.
"I always get starstruck when doing scenes with her. It's the truth. My goodness! She is everything I imagined her to be and more. She's passionate, dedicated to her craft, knows even the smallest details, kind, easy to get along with, never complains, very patient, and, of course, incredibly talented," said Abellana.
Alonzo, equally thrilled, spoke highly of her co-star saying, "I'm glad to have finally worked with Carla because she is very professional, a generous actress, and very gracious. I think she's a gentle soul, and I'm glad I got to know her better," she said.
Abellana also discussed their working dynamics, saying things went smoothly from the start. She emphasized that there was no issue of "upstaging" between her and Alonzo, as they both bring their own unique qualities to the table.
"Right off the bat, there was no awkwardness. I wouldn't say we clicked immediately, but we didn't have a hard time adjusting to each other's techniques, processes, and timing," Abellana said.
"Surprisingly, we had scenes, like fight scenes, where we had stunt directors and stuntmen teaching us, but most of them were impromptu. We just flowed together naturally," she added.
Based on the original concept of RJ Nuevas and Ken De Leon, "Widows' War" revolves around Sam (Alonzo) and George (Abellana), former best friends who will go head-to-head to find out who between them is the real sinner or saint.
Sam and George blame each other for an unfortunate event their families experience and everything that follows. Soon, they cross paths again while mourning their husbands. Their sanity and reputation are put at risk when they become suspects in the sudden deaths of Paco and Basil.
As the two widows try to clean their own names, Sam and George uncover a web of lies and deceit. Will they choose to bring each other down or will they become allies to solve the murder mystery?
Who can they trust when everyone seems to have a motive? Are Sam and George truly innocent?
This GMA Entertainment Group's latest masterpiece boasts of a powerhouse ensemble, including Tonton Gutierrez, Jeric Gonzales, Juancho Triviño, Jackie Lou Blanco, Lito Pimentel, Timmy Cruz, Rita Daniela, Royce Cabrera, Lovely Rivero, James Graham, Charlie Flemming, Matthew Uy, and Jean Garcia.
Joining the star-studded cast in their special roles are Benjamin Alves as Basil Palacios, the competitive husband of George, and Rafael Rosell as Paco Palacios, Sam's loving husband.
Under the helm of award-winning director Zig Dulay, "Widows' War" will lead viewers through twists and turns, keeping them on the edge of their seats starting July 1 on GMA Prime, weeknights at 8:50 p.m. The program also has a delayed telecast on GTV at 10:50 p.m. IZA IGLESIAS