Yayo Aguila says her 'Firefly' character is 'different' from her previous roles

For more than four decades, Yayo Aguila has worn numerous hats as an actress in movies and TV series. But according to her, her character in Firefly is "something different."

In Firefly, the official entry of GMA Pictures to the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival, Yayo plays the role Carmen, the loving wife of Mang Louie (Epy Quizon) who's been longing to be reunited with her husband.

"Actually, nung nabasa ko pa lang 'yung script, tuwang-tuwa ako kasi, siyempre, nanay role. Alam mo naman, 'yun 'yung favorite role ko," she said in an interview with GMANetwork.com.

"Pero this is something different kasi hindi ko naman directly anak dito si Tonton, which is portrayed by Euwenn. Malapit siya sa puso kasi as Aling Carmen, 'yung character ko, sumama ako sa journey sa paghahanap ng isla ng mga alitaptap."

Although Yayo has played several mother roles in film and TV, she said that Firefly will remain close to her heart because, for her, it is one of the most memorable films she has made.

"Madali para sa 'kin bilang nanay, puwede na rin ako bilang lola or puwede na rin akong lola, masaya kasi malapit sa puso ko, relatable."

"Plus, masaya kami nung ginagawa namin 'to kasi marami kaming narating na magagandang lugar, plus maganda talaga 'yung story, pang pamilya talaga siya."

For Yayo, Firefly is a film that gives hope, like seeing light at the end of a tunnel.

"Kahit na anong mangyari, ano man ang nangyayari sa paligid, meron pa rin tayong pag-asa.

"Christmas season, lahat tayo magsasama-sama so maganda rin ito kasi meron din namang mga pelikula na hindi makakasama 'yung mga bata. Kaya pinagmamalaki ko 'tong 'Firefly' kasi para talaga ito sa mga bata."

Aside from Yayo, Firefly stars Alessandra De Rossi and Euwenn Mikaell alongside Miguel Tanfelix, Ysabel Ortega, Cherry Pie Picache, Epy Quizon, and Max Collins. Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes also has a special participation in the movie.

Firefly will be shown in cinemas nationwide beginning December 25 as part of the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival.