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Dingdong Dantes praises Shuvee Etrata's performance as Tonet in 'The Master Cutter'
Dingdong Dantes has nothing but praise for Shuvee Etrata following her performance as Tonet in “The Master Cutter.”
On Instagram, Dingdong shared a heartfelt message for Shuvee, recalling that they first met when he interviewed her on “Amazing Earth,” but that it was through working together on “The Master Cutter” that he got to know her better.
“Kahit sa set, lagi niya kaming binibigyan ng mga Bisaya challenges. That’s just her… always jolly, authentic, and unapologetically herself. Parati pa namimigay ng ice cream!” Dingdong wrote.
He said Shuvee's genuine personality also shines through in her acting.
“What makes it even more special is seeing that same authenticity translate into her craft. Seeing what she did with Tonette just proves she’s got so much more to offer as an actress,” he said.
Dingdong also encouraged the actress to continue embracing what makes her unique.
“Never lose that spark(le), Shuvee. It’s your superpower,” he said. “Isang Kapuso. Isang proud Bisaya. And someone we can all look forward to seeing even more of.”
Shuvee responded in the comments section, saying she had been emotional since reading Dingdong's message.
“Kuya dong naman ehhhh,” she said. “Kagabi pa po ako umiiyak!!! Kuya dong, thank you po dahil marami po akong natutunan sa inyo. Isa ka sa pinakamagaling na artista at pinakamabait sa lahattt!!”
She also thanked Dingdong for making her feel accepted on set and for embracing her Bisaya roots.
“Habangbuhay po mananatili sa akin yung mga memories po natin lahat dyan sa set! Thank you dahil tinanggap niyo pagka bisaya ko. At higit sa lahat, thank you sa pagmamahal niyong lahat! Dadalhin ko po lahat yun sa puso ko forever!!!”
On Instagram Stories, Shuvee reposted a video of a young fan crying.
“Bakit kasi pinatay niyo si Tonet,” the video said.
“The Master Cutter” also stars Max Collins, Sienna Stevens, Paolo Contis, Jo Berry, Charlie Fleming, Anthony Constantino, and more.
It airs weeknights on GMA Prime at 8 p.m. after "24 Oras." It is also streaming on Netflix.
—Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA News
