THEA TOLENTINO plays contravida anew in GMA News TV’s new show, “The Lost Recipe”, that starts airing tonight at 8 PM.
She and Kelvin Miranda, the lead actor who plays Chef Harvey, portray tough rivals in the story that focuses on the restaurant industry.
“I play Chef Ginger Romano,” says Thea. “Our family is the direct competitor of Kelvin’s restaurant.
"We cook the best adobo but we face stiff competition sa restaurant ni Kelvin, so we will do our best para matalo namin siya in the food business.”
How did she prepare for her role as a chef?
“Lahat kami sa cast, along with Mikee Quintos as Chef Apple na leading lady ni Kelvin, we took a workshop and training course about the culinary arts para ma-immerse kami sa mga ginagawa ng isang chef,” says Thea.
“We learned a lot from our preparation for our roles. Natuto talaga akong magluto dahil doon and I really enjoyed it.”
She’s glad to be working in a drama series anew. “My last soap was ‘Madrasta’, na kontrabida rin ako and which was last year pa, on Afternoon Prime.
"This time, ‘The Lost Recipe’ is shown on primetime. We’re all glad kasi ang ganda ng feedback ng netizens sa full trailer ng ‘The Lost Recipe’. Parang Korean drama raw ang dating, world class.”
She’s happy to be part of a show that is produced by GMA News TV in cooperation with the City of Manila.
“May pagka-romcom and fantasy ang show namin,” adds Thea. “Magkakalaban kami as chefs in the story but, off cam, masaya ang buong cast sa set.
"Kulitan, kuwentuhan kami. Ipi-feature dito not only our own Filipino dishes but also the various historic landmarks in Manila. Kasama rin sa cast si Paul Salas as Chef Frank, na may secret feelings naman for Mikee.”
Supporting them are Faye Lorenzo, Chef Anton Amoncio, Prince Clemente, Phytos Ramirez, Ariella Arida, Topper Fabregas, Sue Prado, Almira Muhlach, Maureen Larrazabal, Lucho Ayala and Crystal Paras, under the direction of Monti Parungao.
Looks like GMA News TV is really beefing up its programming as they have lined up so many new shows for 2021.
Aside from “The Lost Recipe”, you should also watch out for these following new offerings from them, most of which are youth oriented romantic comedies since the bulk of viewers now are millennials:
“Heartful Café” starring Julie Anne San Jose, David Licauco and Andre Paras; “Love You, Stranger” with the reel and real life love team of Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos; “Flex: starring Mavy Legaspi, Lexi Gonzales, JD Domagoso and Althea Ablan; and “Game of the Gens” with Andre Paras, Sef Cadayona and the beautiful
GenDolls.
