Kaputol ng Isang Awit's swan song

For fifteen weeks, ‘Kaputol ng Isang Awit’ provided music to the afternoon drama block. But all good things, as they say, must come to an end. But for everything that ends, lessons are learned and friends are made. “I want to say ‘Congratulations’ sa Kaputol kasi very successful talaga ‘yung show," Jennylyn Mercado plays Charmaine Ambrosio in the show, the character who unknowingly pitted two sisters against each other. “It’s a wonderful show and a wonderful start para rin kina Glaiza [de Castro] and Lovi [Poe]. I’m happy for them." Isabel Granada is also impressed with how the lead stars of the program handled the pressure of headlining their own show. “It’s been really a nice feeling working with these young kids. For me, as I can see, seryoso sila sa trabaho nila. I don’t see anything negative about them, and it was really fun working with them." The Production With her pregnancy, Jennylyn had to be written out of the show early on in the series, but she only remembers the good things—working with the production team helmed by Camille Montano, the show’s executive producer. “Wala akong masabi doon sa production na ‘yun. Talagang inalagan nila ako, lalo na ‘yung mga staff and sina Miss Camille," Jennyln says, and co-star Glaiza agrees. “Sobrang blessed ako to work with them," Glaiza adds. Being the lead protagonist, Glaiza had to endure many scenes where she was being hurt. But with the production team always ready for any mishap, Glaiza never had anything to complain about. “Kasi iba sila mag-alaga. Iba silang mag-asikaso ng artista nila. Ilang beses na rin ako nahulog, pero alam mo ‘yung care nila sa akin, nandoon talaga. ‘Yung agad-agad nandoon sila." Unlike Glaiza, this is the second time Isabel worked with Miss Camille’s team, the first being with Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig. But this is the first time she worked with most of the cast. “It’s really a blessing working with this people," the actress states. Even their director Mike Tuviera, Isabel continues, “story con pa lang he was telling us na he’s not that strict, but when it comes to work: no cellphones [and] bawal ang magulo. But then he allowed it in a sense na nakita naman niya gaano kami ka-responsible sa trabaho namin." Marky Cielo, on the other hand, was used to being handled by different production teams. But when it comes to working with his fellow actors—especially the veterans, he reveals that he still buckles from time to time. “Nai-intimidate pa rin ako. Hindi takot, pero kapag nakakaeksena mo na. First take namin, first line ko na sasagot [kay Tirso Cruz III], nag-buckle na naman ako." Hard to say goodbye As is the case with most ending programs, the cast is sad that they’ll be going their different ways. Glaiza says, “Ang hirap pakawalan ng lahat, hindi lang ng character ko." The young actress also reveals that she, as well as the rest of the cast, became a fan of the story, “kapag binabasa namin ‘yung script nadadala kami. Parang nagbabasa ka ng libro na hindi mo maialis sa isip mo na pabayaan na lang." “We were really thankful na the ratings went up." Isabel reveals that no one really expected that they’d achieve high ratings, especially since they were in the afternoon block. She says she attributes this to them being able to work as one team. “‘Yung trabaho namin, napakagaan, talagang free-flow siya. Walang artistang nagko-complain or biglang magwo-walk out." Yet this chapter of their careers is over. Marky explains that although he always prepares himself for when his shows end, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t get affected anymore. “Kahit ganoon ang mindset, malungkot pa rin." - iGMA.tv