Karylle marvels at ‘sagala’ expertise with mother Zsa Zsa Padilla

Karylle (proper) along with her mom Zsa Zsa Padilla of their ‘sagala’ class carrying the creations of Lito Perez/ARMIN P. ADINA

Karylle has worn many hats, as a film and TV actress, host, singer, and stage thespian, however she stated she has by no means been chosen to be a “sagala” earlier than, till her most up-to-date procession in Intramuros, Manila, the place her mom Zsa Zsa Padilla was additionally one of many featured queens.

“I’ve by no means finished it. It’s my first time. I used to be researching about it earlier, kasi siyempre (due to course) this has a really large cultural significance. And in addition, as a Catholic, it additionally has one thing to do with our religion,” Karylle informed INQUIRER.web in an interview at Fort Santiago, the start line of the “Santa Cruz de Mayo” organized by the Philippine Heritage Society on Might 19.

“I’ve been doing numerous performs, and numerous them have been actually cultural performs. After all I’ve been doing work with nationwide artists, nationwide artist for dance Ms. Alice Reyes. We did “Rama Hari,” we did two rounds. And nationwide artists for music, in fact, Mr. Ryan Cayabyab, he simply had his seventieth birthday. So, it all the time seems like there’s a cultural occasion that’s occurring,” she continued.

Karylle additionally cited her work for “Larawan: The Musical,” the place her mom teamed up with Celeste Legaspi on the unique run. She additionally famous how her profession continues to take a extra cultural route, noting her participation in “Isang Gabing Sarswela” on the Cultural Heart of the Philippines and in Intramuros.

“I’m simply glad that every one the little initiatives that I’m doing, parang (it’s as if) they arrive collectively. And this one is the principle spotlight, as a result of I get to do that with my mother. I feel that is particular. It’s occurring on her birthday, it simply seems like that is the brand new cap for all of the cultural work that I’ve been doing. I really feel prefer it led as much as this second. Ito ang pinaka-highlight (That is the principle spotlight), for now,” Karylle stated.

For the procession, Karylle was Reyna Elena, or Queen Helena who was believed to have gone on a quest to seek for Jesus Christ’s cross, and located it. She and her mom, who was Reyna Emperatriz, each wore creations by designer Lito Perez, and used crowns crafted by Gerry Sunga.

Padilla, who will rejoice her birthday on Might 28, stated she took the chance to affix the procession as a result of it was one thing she had not finished along with her daughter earlier than. The final time she grew to become a “sagala” was as an adolescent who substituted for her sister who all of a sudden grew to become unavailable. The Intramuros occasion final Sunday was simply her second time to be in a Santacruzan.

“It’s culturally good, kultura ng mga Pilipino ito, tapos maganda rin pala siya (that is Filipino tradition, and it’s additionally good),” she stated, whereas sharing her dialog with a pal who was additionally a part of the procession who has made it an annual devotion to the Virgin Mary.

Being attentive to this, Padilla stated she is going to “raise every part up” when it will get scorching in her costume and the stroll would take its toll. “’Di ba tayong mga Kristiyano’t mga Pilipino kapag medyo nahihirapan ka, ‘hindi sakripisyo ko na lang ito?’ (Us Christians and Filipinos after we battle, don’t we are saying, ‘no, that is simply my sacrifice?’) However that is enjoyable to do. No matter I do with Karylle is all the time enjoyable,” she shared.

She and Karylle stated they hope that their participation within the Santa Cruz de Mayo, organized with the cooperation of the Intramuros Administration and the Filipino Heritage Pageant, will assist the youthful era turn out to be extra conscious of Filipino heritage and the nation’s tradition.

Padilla has simply launched her newest single “’Pag Tinadhana,” a love tune written by Jonathan Manalo, and a part of her EP accessible for digital streaming. “I haven’t finished a studio album in eight years, I feel. So I’m actually enthusiastic about it,” she shared.

Karylle, in the meantime, will top-bill one other stage musical, the Manila run of the Broadway hit “Little Store of Horrors” with Sue Ramirez, Nyoy Volante, and Reb Atadero.