Radson Flores, Matt Lozano, and Raphael Landicho recall how they got cast in 'Voltes V: Legacy'
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How are Radson Flores, Matt Lozano, and Raphael Landicho preparing for their roles in 'Voltes V: Legacy?' Find out:
Yesterday, February 8, officially marks the beginning of an amazing journey for actors Radson Flores, Matt Lozano, and Raphael Landicho as they were announced to play the roles of Mark Gordon, Big Bert Armstrong, and Little Jon Armstrong, respectively.
In a report made by 24 Oras anchor Cata Tibayan, the three actors recall how they bagged their roles and how they've been preparing for it since being cast by director Mark A. Reyes.
Radson shared, “Nung nasa casting po ako, pagkapasok na pagkapasok ko sabi ni Direk [Mark], 'No, no, no! Si Mark ka, si Mark!'
“Sabi ko, 'Oh no!' Kasi 'yung pinagpraktisan ko is si Zardoz, e, 'di nagmemorize ulit ako ng script. Sobrang grateful ako na ako si Mark [Gordon].”
Meanwhile, Matt Lozano, who will be playing Big Bert Armstrong, revealed that he relates to his character's personality given that they both have cheerful personalities.
“Si Big Bert sobrang masiyahin na tao, pero at the back of his mind nandun ang lungkot,” he said.
“Alam naman ng 'Voltes V' fans na ang Armstrong brothers ay may dinadalang lungkot dahil sa pagkawala ng ama nila.
“Pareho kami na kahit nalulungkot ay gumagawa ng way para mapasaya lahat, 'di lamang ang sarili ko kundi 'yung mga nakapaligid sa akin.”
Meanwhile, actor Raphael Landicho couldn't contain his happiness when he heard the news that he'll be playing the child genius Little Jon Armstrong in the much-anticipated live-action series.
Raphael shared, “Ngayon po hindi ako makapaniwala na nakuha po ako sa isang cast ng 'Voltes V: Legacy.' Tapos po gusto ko na pong makita 'yung Camp Big Falcon at ships na malalaki -- gustong-gusto ko na pong makita 'yun.”
In preparation for their roles, the three actors told Cata Tibayan that they've been undergoing rigorous training, including attending martial arts classes and so much more.
“Weekly routine ko po is puro powerlifting at 'di po ako nagka-cardio,” Radson said.
“Puro Low rep, pero super bigat po ng weights [ang ginagawa ko]. 'Yung iba ko pa pong training na kailangan kong gawin is fighting and horse riding.”
Meanwhile, Matt Lozano has even hired a grandmaster to teach him how to fight using a long stick.
“Alam naman ng lahat na si Big Bert ay isang martial artist at napaka-disiplanadong tao rin.
“Bago ako nag-audition, I hired a grandmaster of arnis, which is tinuturuan n'ya ako ngayon na gumamit ng long stick -- na favorite weapon ni Big Bert.”
Despite being the only child, Raphael Landicho would also be undergoing martial arts training to keep up with the older cast members.
“[Before the pandemic], naga-undergo na po ako ng training ng martial arts. Kaya po ngayon magsisimula na rin po akong mag-train ulit para sa' Voltes V: Legacy.'”
Voltes V: Legacy is in partnership with Toei Company, Ltd and Telesuccess Productions, Inc.
Toei Company, Ltd is the name behind the original Japanese animation while Telesuccess Productions, Inc. created the original English scripts and dubbing back in 1978 and produced the later Tagalog versions.
Are you excited to see the full cast come together? We sure are! Stay tuned here on GMANetwork.com for more details on Voltes V: legacy!
