Scene from “2 Good 2 Be True”
Typically, my phrases come throughout as being harsh however I attempt as a lot as I can to at all times level out what’s true,” mentioned actor Romnick Sarmenta when requested how essential it was for him to at all times voice out his opinion on social media, irrespective of how unpopular it could be.
“I can’t communicate for different individuals, nevertheless it’s at all times a private conviction whenever you determine to speak about what’s true and whenever you wish to struggle for one thing you imagine in. What I don’t do is inform individuals to struggle my battle as a result of what’s proper for me will not be proper for them,” mentioned Romnick throughout a current press convention to advertise Mae Cruz-Alviar’s romantic-comedy “2 Good 2 Be True” on ABS-CBN.
“All the time, my convictions are guided by my religion and my love for my kids. With these as my information, I additionally sift by way of the various issues I examine and I attempt to determine what’s essential and what would profit others,” he identified.
Necessary position
Romnick performs an essential position in “2 Good 2 be True,” which is topbilled by Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. After “La Luna Sangre,” which was launched in 2017, that is Romnick’s second mission with the favored KathNiel tandem.
The sequence, at present streaming each on the Kapamilya Channel and Netflix, follows the love story of Ali Fajardo (Kathryn) and Eloy Borja (Daniel). Ali is a nurse whereas Eloy is a petty thief. Their first encounter occurs at a celebration in a lodge, the place Eloy additionally finally steals one thing from Ali. She manages to trace him down however whereas romance seems to be blossoming between the 2, we see that Eloy is extra targeted on discovering the reality about his father Fred’s (Romnick) imprisonment and that Ali might play a job in that.
“There are at all times parallels with different tales,” defined Romnick when requested how totally different it’s to work with KathNiel this time round. “More often than not, you might be given descriptors like, ‘Tatay ka ni ganito’ or ‘Ito nangyari sa’yo.’ When you get right down to that, you begin to benefit from the course of. Being there in that second, working along with your coactors, this someway defines and offers a deeper reality to the character you painting.”
Despite the fact that he was additionally a part of “La Luna Sangre,” Romnick mentioned this newest sequence was truly his first time to have a scene with KathNiel. “I didn’t actually get to behave with them as a result of I performed father to their youthful character. That is the primary time I’m going to be in the identical area with them. If you’re performing and reacting with one another, you’ll be able to assist one another’s characters come to life. There’s nothing extra pleasing than that. Collaborating with the administrators in addition to your entire solid is one inventive and magical second. This occurs each single day at work.”
Recommendation to KathNiel
Romnick, whose onscreen partnership with Sheryl Cruz was one of the crucial in style within the Nineties, was requested to present recommendation to KathNiel by way of longevity in present enterprise. To this, he mentioned: “I don’t assume there’s a secret ingredient to indicate biz longevity aside from to give attention to what’s essential. All the time be form and beneficiant along with your time in addition to along with your expertise. Lastly, by no means misrepresent your self.”
Trying to evaluate how KathNiel is managing each its on- and off-cam partnerships, Romnick noticed that the love workforce is “very efficient” and that this was all resulting from its “authenticity.” KathNiel, whose first mission “Princess and I” debuted in 2012, is celebrating its tenth anniversary this month.
“The best way I see it, the rationale they’ve managed to nonetheless be collectively and stay on prime till at present is their authenticity. They’ve remained the identical all through the years, no pretensions, no façade, no nothing. They’ve at all times been sincere about their relationship and about supporting one another. This provides to their authenticity and to the depth of their efficiency. I believe individuals respect this most of all. Humorous as it could sound, however you’ll be able to embody your entire solid as their supporters,” Romnick declared.
The sequence, which additionally options Gelli de Belen, Cris Villanueva, Irma Adlawan, Gloria Diaz and Ronaldo Valdez, premiered on Could 16 on the Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya On-line Dwell, A2Z, Jeepney TV, Cinemo, TFC IPTV and TV5.
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