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Now that Heart Evangelista is a certified Kapuso, she's all set to be Richard Gutierrez's leading lady in GMA Network's Codename: Asero.
Now that Heart Evangelista is a certified Kapuso, she’s all set to be Richard Gutierrez’s newest leading lady in GMA Network’s Codename: Asero. Catch up on the latest news about her taken from recent GMA interviews! Text by Jillian Q. Gatcheco. Photos by Mitch S. Mauricio and Jason S. Lim. “Maraming nagsasabi sa akin dati pa na dapat magkatrabaho kami, pero we come from two different worlds, so imposible,” explains Heart, referring to her team-up with Richard. “[That’s why] it’s very exciting na makakatrabaho ko siya. It’s going to be exciting because it’s a totally different project para sa akin—hindi siya telefantasya, at napakaganda ng casting.” The cast began shooting for the series last May 5, 2008. Even the GMA bosses are overjoyed that Heart is finally part of GMA. “Syempre, natutuwa tayong lahat na si Heart ay Kapuso na, at nagpapasalamat din kami kay Mr. and Mrs. Ongpauco para sa tiwala nila. At syempre naman kay Heart [din] sa tiwala niya sa GMA,” imparts GMA EVP and COO, Gilberto Duavit Jr. Atty. Felipe Gozon, GMA’s President and CEO, agrees. “Si Heart ay welcome na welcome sa atin dahil tayo ay Kapuso station at si Heart, sa Tagalog, ay Kapuso! At isang napakagaling na talent ‘yang si Heart.” And what does her leading man have to say? “Excited talaga akong makatrabaho si Heart. Matagal ko nang pinapangarap na makatrabaho si Heart,” shares Richard. The two recently flew to Dubai to tape some scenes for the teleserye, which will be directed by Mark Reyes. “I’m looking forward to Dubai, working there, experiencing traveling with Heart, so I’m very excited,” shares Richard. Heart is equally thrilled, and adds that traveling together will really help them to get to know each other better. But even before Dubai, Heart and Richard began bonding already. According to Heart in a Chika Minute interview, they met up in Batangas one Saturday for a small event. Since Heart just had a rocky public breakup with Jericho Rosales, Richard promises that he’ll take care of her during their tapings. “Ako bahala sa’yo, you’re in good hands,” he assures Heart during the Codename: Asero story conference. “I’m going to make sure na sa set, masaya siya. Ang importante, kalimutan niya lahat ng problema niya, mage-enjoy kami, we’re gonna be working hard together.” Also part of the primetime series’ cast are: Richard Gomez, Ehra Madrigal, Bubbles Paraiso, and Rocky Gutierrez, among others. Heart is excited to be part of this new family, and we’re slowly seeing more of her in various GMA shows like S.O.P., where she has become a regular guest. She shares her message to all her fans out there: “Hi, it’s nice to be with you guys, I’m so excited sa mga gagawin ko para sa inyo, sana abangan niyo, at sana mai-welcome niyo ako na okay na okay. I’m proud to be Kapuso!” Do you have questions you want to ask Heart? Ask her yourself during the iGMA Live Chat on Thursday, June 5, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Philippine time)! For more details, just visit www.igma.tv/livechat. Learn how to win a phone patch interview with Heart in her iGMA official forum thread!