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Nadine Lustre reveals why she quits from ‘Miracle in Cell No.7’
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Kapamilya actress Nadine Lustre has opted out from the Filipino remake of the Korean movie, “Miracle in Cell No. 7.” Her reason for quitting? She said, “I really felt that I needed a break.”
Nadine revealed this in an interview with ABS-CBN, explaining that she was a ‘little burnt out’ after starring in two films — “Ulan” and “Indak” — this year that’s why she asked for time off from work to her management, Viva Artists Agency.
“Mahirap din po na gumawa ng pelikuka kasi (It is hard to make a move because) other than shooting, meron pang (there are also) promotions. So since it’s an MMFF (Metro Manila Film Festival) Film, parang naisip ko na baka maging masyado ng hectic ‘yung schedule, mahihirapan din po ako na (I thought that it might be too hectic with the schedule; it will be hard for me). At the end of the day, ayaw ko naman pong parang umayaw dahil pagod ako at burnout ako (I do not want to give up just because I’m tired and burnt out),” she said.
The actress added that her management completely understood her decision to back out of the movie.
“They understand kung gaano naging ka-hectic ang schedule ko (how hectic my schedule was) for the past few months. Ever since nag-start ‘yung year, sunod-sunod na po ako (the year started, projects were coming consecutively), so they felt that I needed a break din po,” she said.
Nadine was supposed to play the role of the daughter of a mentally challenged man who was wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. Nadine’s father if she pursued the role will be played by veteran actor Aga Muhlach.
The actress admitted that it was sad that she had to let go of her role which is now given to another Kapamilya actress, Bela Padilla.
[READ: Nadine Lustre’s “Miracle in Cell No.7” role recast to Bela Padilla]
“It’s a good project, good material. Kaya lang po kasi sa akin mas importante para sa akin ‘yung sarili ko kasi (However, what is more important for me is myself since) I’m not rushing naman po eh,” she explained.
Nadine said she was happy that Bela will be taking over her role, describing the latter as a “good actress,” “good writer,” and someone who “takes what she does seriously.”
Bela is known for her roles in “Camp Sawi,” “100 Tula Para Kay Stella,” and “Meet Me in St. Gallen,” among others. She also penned the story of for her movie “Luck at First Sight,” which co-starred Jericho Rosales, and “Last Night,” which starred by Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga.
