"Cory" The Musical!
Friday, September 19, 2008
Former Miss Saigon star Isay Alvarez will portray the role of the first Philippine female president.
“My initial reaction was ‘yes, go’ because I’ll be working again with Nestor Torre…and to play Cory was a great honor. But after a while nung nag-sink in na sa akin na ako yung magiging Cory, bigla akong natakot. I wanted to back out. It’s not an easy role, it’s very demanding…she’s President Cory,” said the singer-stage actress.
The musical is written and directed by Nestor Torre. The libretto was created by Bing Pimentel, songwriter and wife of Senator Koko Pimentel. After learning of Cory Aquino’s colon cancer, she was inspired to create a musical in her honor.
Aside from Isay, the cast also includes Robert Sena as former President Ferdinand Marcos, Pinky Marquez as wife Imelda, and Sherwyn Sozon as Ninoy Aquino.
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“Cory the Musical” presents the life story of former President Corazon C. Aquino to premiere at the Meralco Theater this October.
Former Miss Saigon star Isay Alvarez will portray the role of the first Philippine female president.
“My initial reaction was ‘yes, go’ because I’ll be working again with Nestor Torre…and to play Cory was a great honor. But after a while nung nag-sink in na sa akin na ako yung magiging Cory, bigla akong natakot. I wanted to back out. It’s not an easy role, it’s very demanding…she’s President Cory,” said the singer-stage actress.
The musical is written and directed by Nestor Torre. The libretto was created by Bing Pimentel, songwriter and wife of Senator Koko Pimentel. After learning of Cory Aquino’s colon cancer, she was inspired to create a musical in her honor.
Aside from Isay, the cast also includes Robert Sena as former President Ferdinand Marcos, Pinky Marquez as wife Imelda, and Sherwyn Sozon as Ninoy Aquino.
For the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV
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