RITZ AZUL is happy to be part of Raffy Tulfo’s new show on TV5, “Wanted: Ang Serye”, which presents dramatized versions of the true stories of people who ask for his help to solve their personal problems in his ‘Wanted sa Radyo”.
In Ritz’ episode that airs this Saturday at 9 PM, she plays a lesbian named Joanna. Is this the first time she played a tomboy role?
“No, I’ve played such roles before, pero naiiba ang isang ito kasi si Joanna will have a relationship with a male transgender, si Epy Quizon as Exur,” she says.
“When they first told me about the story, sabi ko, totoo bang nangyari ito? Na may isang bakla at isang tomboy na nagkarelasyon. Then they showed us the videos on youtube of the parties concerned when they appeared in ‘Wanted sa Radyo’, so we got to confirm na totoo nga.”
So she didn’t have any second thoughts playing her lesbian role?
“None at all. Sabi ko nga, exciting gawin ito kasi naiiba talaga yung story. And it’s fun working with Epy Quizon kasi ang galing-galing niyang mag-play ng role ng isang bading.
"Our episode was directed by Jeffrey Jeturian, na napakagaling din, so we guarantee you that you will enjoy watching our episode when it’s shown this Saturday, 9 to 10 PM on TV5.”
It’s common knowledge she’s now officially engaged to her non showbiz boyfriend named Allan Guwi. Won’t he stop her from acting after they’ve settled down?
“My fiance won’t stop me sa career ko as he’s very supportive nga, e. When he met me, ito na ang ginagawa ko.
"Alam naman niya that I love what I’m doing and passion ko talaga ang pag-arte, so I am sure hindi niya ako pipigilan sa career ko.”
She seems so busy these days, doing one movie after another and also appearing regularly on TV.
“I am really just thankful na kahit may pandemic, sunod-sunod ang projects ko, pati sa movies.
"I’m glad to be part of ‘Wanted Ang Serye’ kasi my grandparents and I really watch sa youtube ang ibang stories na pinapalabas dito. And now na ginawa itong serye, I’m lucky to be a part of it.”
What did she learn during the lockdown?
“The pandemic taught me how to slow down. Before, ambilis ng takbo ng buhay, e. But I've since realized na hindi mo naman hawak lahat ng bagay, so don’t stress yourself, just continuing do your best.”
