Sheena of P-pop girl group BINI is officially making her acting debut, and it’s not just any role, it’s her own life story featured on the beloved drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK).
When she first heard the news from her management, Sheena admitted she thought it was a joke. After all, MMK had been off-air for a while, and the idea of the show returning with her story as one of its first episodes seemed too good to be true. But once it sank in, the youngest member of BINI couldn’t hold back her excitement. She shared that not only was this her dream, but it was something the whole group had hoped for. “We were joking we’d love MMK to feature just BINI every Saturday if they could,” she said with a laugh.
However, that excitement quickly turned into nerves when Star Magic’s Lauren Dyogi told her she wouldn’t just be the subject of the episode, she’d also star in it. With no real acting experience aside from some light brand endorsements, Sheena felt the pressure. “My acting was limited to looking happy or sad for commercials,” she said. “So when I found out I was really going to act, I was nervous.”
To prepare, Sheena trained with veteran actress and acting coach Malou de Guzman. The two-day, one-on-one acting workshop helped her ease into the role, especially as someone who describes herself as an introvert.
Her first day on set was a whirlwind. From reading scripts to preparing for scenes and adjusting to the filming process, Sheena pushed through with a mix of excitement and anxiety. A highlight for her was working with Angelica Panganiban, who portrayed her mom. Their first meeting was emotional, Sheena teared up instantly, noting how Angelica resembled her real mother so much, from her height to the way she dressed.
Even the early, light-hearted scenes were enough to bring Sheena to tears because of how real everything felt. It was a deeply personal and emotional experience that added depth to her first-ever acting project.
Sheena’s MMK episode premieres on May 1 via iWantTFC, two days before its broadcast on free TV and other Kapamilya platforms. For fans of BINI and MMK alike, this is a must-watch.
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