April 2 ------ After charming the audience with her hosting stint on "Eat Bulaga" and joining their family sitcom "Da Pers Family," Atasha Muhlach is now ready to carve her own path by leading Studio Viva's Philippine adaptation of "Bad Genius." "I'm very excited but nervous because this is my first lead role," Muhlach declared at the show's official cast reveal event.
Originally a Thai blockbuster in 2017, "Bad Genius" follows a straight-A student who devises a high-stakes cheating scheme. The film became one of Thailand's most internationally successful movies, breaking box office records in several Asian countries.
Its 2020 series adaptation garnered multiple awards, including Best TV Drama Series and Best Screenplay. In 2023, India released its own version, "Farrey," while an American remake premiered last year. Muhlach steps into the role of Lin, a brilliant high school student who earns a scholarship at one of the country's top private schools. Coming from a public school background, she struggles to adjust but refuses to be intimidated. Determined to maintain her grades, she soon turns her academic excellence into a lucrative enterprise. As this will be her first starring role, Muhlach promised she will do her best.
"When I first heard about it, I already knew that by accepting it, I would give my 100 percent. I don't have any expectations about the outcome, but as long as I can promise myself that I gave my 100 percent, then I'll be super happy with that." Her preparations included script work, acting workshops, character analysis, and studying the original material and its adaptations. She also benefits from coaching and guidance from her parents, Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales. "We actually discussed it at home. They advised both me and Andres. And they're very excited and super supportive. If we have questions regarding the script or how to approach a certain sequence, they're more than happy to help, and for that, I'm so thankful," she said.
Source: manilatimes.net
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