WINWYN MARQUEZ IN ZOOM PRESSCON OF 'NELIA' WHERE SHE PLAYS THE TITLE ROLEWINWYN MARQUEZ gets to play her first title role in “Nelia”, a film produced by a new company and directed by Lester Dimaranan in his full length film mainstream debut.
“‘Nelia’ is about mental illness, depression and anxiety,” says Dimaranan who has directed mainly short films before. “The writer and producer, Atty. Melanie Quino, is a friend and this is a big break for me.”
When she learned that the story is about a woman with multiple personalities, Winwyn had to ask the director:
“Are you sure I’m the actress you want to get for this role? Kasi very challenging siya. But they made me read the full script and after I did, I said yes kasi it would be foolish for any actress na pakawalan ang ganito kagandang role.
"I have to thank them for giving me the opportunity to play a challenging role like this na ako pa ang title roler.”
So how did she prepare for her role as “Nelia”?
“I have to immerse myself as Nelia, kasi before, lagi akong contravida and I’m currently in ‘Owe My Love’, a romcom where I do comedy. As Nelia, I have to show a roller coaster of varied emotions.
"I’m preparing for the role by watching movies of Rosamund Pike like ‘Gone Girl’ and ‘I Care a Lot’. I have also consulted psychologist friends kung paano kumilos ang isang taong may mental illness kasi they are experts in that field.
"I have to let go of my past characters to be able to get into the character of Nelia.”
The movie is presented like a suspense-thriller. A crime is committed and you don’t know who among the various characters are good or bad.
“Maraming twists and turns ang story so it’s not predictable,” adds Winwyn. “Nelia is very unpredictable. You don’t know kung protagonist ba siya or antagonist.
"It’s difficult to understand her and the other characters. Sino ba ang mabait at sino ang masama dito sa movie? What‘s really happening inside the hospital? Very challenging and I really hope I can give justice to my character.”
