Joshua Garcia reflects on rewards of solo lead role in ‘Ang mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan’
Actor Joshua Garcia bared his utmost happiness for the premiere of Ang mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan, the project marking his debut in a solo lead role.
Ang mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan is based on the 2010 hit novel of contemporary Filipino writer Bob Ong. The movie depicts Garcia as Gilberto “Galo” Manansala, a typical college student from an unnamed college in Manila. Due to some circumstances, he will relocate to an island in the residence of his mysterious grandmother, Mama Susan. But as eerie encounters etched Galo’s time under the elder’s care, he began capturing them in his cryptic journal.
Last Thursday, an invitational screening for Ang mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan occurred at Gateway Cinema, Araneta City. During the event, its star actor shared his thoughts on the film.
Joshua Garcia reflects on solo lead role in ‘Ang mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan’
Garcia expressed delight at the movie’s outcome, taking pride in the effort he put into it. It was his first time seeing the project, which took almost four years to complete.
“I am happy because we did it, [and] honored to have worked with director Chito Roño for the first time. One for the books! This is my first lead solo role, and masaya talaga ako [na] I have gone through the process,” he said.
Moreover, the 25-year-old boasted his artistic growth, owing to his struggles in fulfilling the assignment amid a health crisis. “Mas mature na ako. I have realized many things since the pandemic. Handa ako to do more in the future,” he stressed.
Garcia also thanked veteran actress Angie Ferro who portrayed Mama Susan. “Ang laking pasasalamat ko din kay Miss Angie Ferro, inalalayan niya ako sa mga eksena.” The latter skipped the pilot screening due to health complications, ABS-CBN News reported.
On the other hand, producer Roselle Monteverde invited the viewers with a teasing statement: “It’s gripping and will keep you at the edge of your seats!”
Director Chito Roño added, “Nakakapangilabot nga kasi this was written ten years ago and foretold events tulad ng mga sakit na hindi malunasan.”
Ang mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan will screen beginning on May 18, exclusively via Prime Video. Watch the official trailer below:
