Alden Richards might be on the theater stage this year
Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards is being considered to portray the lead character in the musical play Simon, the sequel of Ibarra.
Alden’s career in showbiz continues to flourish. He explored different genres of films these recent years and fans have been very supportive of his projects, even those outside his acting career.
Aside from being a TV and movie actor, Alden is also a producer now. He established his production company which has organized several big events.
For 2024, several films are lined up for him. He is set to do a movie with Heaven Peralejo, which will serve as his directorial debut as well. Alden Richards will also have a movie with Anne Curtis.
Furthermore, he and Coco Martin are cooking a movie collaboration for the Metro Manila Film Festival 2024. Aside from these movies, Alden might have his theatrical debut as well.
Based on the article in Bandera, in a recent interview Ibarra musical director Frannie Zamora was asked about the sequel of the play based on Jose Rizal’s novel. Ibarra, portrayed by Piolo Pascual, had a successful run.
It received several recognitions from the Aliw Awards last year, including the Entertainer of the Year for Piolo.
Direk Frannie shared that they will do the sequel Simon this year. However, he is not sure yet who will be included in the cast because there is no contract yet.
When asked who he considers portraying the lead role of Simoun, the director said that he would really love to work with Alden Richards. Direk Fannie pointed out the sincerity that Alden has when it comes to his acting.
“‘Yung sinseridad niya lumalampas sa screen, e, ‘yun ang pinakaimportante sa isang aktor, ‘yung sinseridad ‘yung galing sa puso ang inilalabas na dialogue. Saka ‘yung mata ni Alden ibang klase! Sa lahat ng maputing aktor, kasi usually kapag maputing aktor ay hindi ganu’n kagaling mag-register sa film kasi napakalinis. Pero siya ibang klase nakakaarte talaga,” the musical director said.
Reportedly, Alden has already expressed in the past that he wants to try theater plays if there is an offer for him.