A total of 17 candidates secured the All India Rank (AIR) 1 as per the final results while earlier the number was 67
"It is an honour for GMA Films to sign up Iza because she is one of the best actresses of her generation. Her talent has not gone unnoticed, not only in the Philippines but internationally as well," says GMA Films president,
Annette Gozon-Abrogar.
Iza feels happy and grateful over the trust GMA has accorded her. "I am very honoured to be working with the best and the kindest people in the industry. I feel their support and love in every project that I do. Whatever the job handed to me is, I make sure that I always give it my best shot."
The original choice for Batanes was JudyAnn Santos (or Juday) who had to back out due to previous commitments. It was she who suggested to get Iza for which the latter felt very flattered. "It was extremely nice of Juday entrusting me with something she likes to do," she remarks.
The only hitch then was that Iza was Hollywood-bound to do 'Echo'. As fate willed it, things were ironed out and filming of Batanes progressed despite the ever-changing weather condition in the island paradise, north of Manila. So, what is Batanes all about? It is essentially a picturesque romance exploring the intimate portrait of a woman's relationship with the ocean.
Iza plays the character of Pam which was completely devastated when her husband Rico (Joem Bascon) did not return from fishing. She blames the sea and decides to leave but before boarding the boat, she realises that the sea is laughing at her defeat. She changes her mind and stays, unable to forget the memory of Rico.
A total of 17 candidates secured the All India Rank (AIR) 1 as per the final results while earlier the number was 67
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