Ynna Asistio gets her biggest break as a lead actress in Eagle Broadcasting Network’s upcoming romance drama series Ang Daigdig Ko’y Ikaw, which starts airing on November 28 at Net25.
She is paired for the first time with Geoff Eigenmann under the direction of award-winning director Eduardo Roy Jr., who is known for quality movies which include Quick Change, Pamilya Ordinaryo, Last Fool Show, Lola Igna and Fuccbois.
The actress is thankful to Net25 for entrusting to her the role of Reina, the only daughter of the wealthy owners of a hotel where Romer (Eigenmann) works as a young bellboy.
A modern-day romance, Ang Daigdig Ko’y Ikaw was borrowed from the title of an old movie in the 1960s that starred real-life couple Fernando Poe Jr. and Susan Roces. But the story of the series is not in any way similar to the movie. It actually mirrors real-life drama under the new normal. The series starts when the government declares a nationwide lockdown due to the pandemic, imposing community quarantines when Romer and Reina reunite, freeing themselves from the past to fight for their love.
Providing the scenic background is the Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, a resort in Bagac, Bataan, with a vast collection of restored Spanish-Filipino houses intricately curated into a world-class historical haven.
Ynna practically grew up right in the public eye as a teen busting out dance moves on GMA. In between, she would either be guesting or starring on different shows and soaps of her home station. Soon the young actress would be longing for a big project that would hone her acting ability, push her to stardom and cement her place in the industry.
Then came Net25’s offer for her to star in its first romantic soap.
“Bigla akong nabigyan ng ganito…kaya ina-advise ko sa lahat na huwag lang silang mag-give up, maghintay lang. Kasi ’pag si God na ang gumawa ng way, in His time, lahat tama,” the, 29-year old actress said during the media call held at the INC Museum in Quezon City on November 10.
“A lot of people didn’t have work during the pandemic, so I am lucky I was offered this series by Net25. This is a very big opportunity for me, and I am very blessed that Net25 had that trust in me,” Ynna added. Director Roy, who is also handling his first soap, has good words for Ynna, as well.
“Ynna is the type of actress whose charm grows on you. At first, she may seem ordinary but when she acts, you can feel the charm, especially if you take pains to guide her acting. She definitely can act. Just give her time to shine and she will,” he said.
The new TV drama is supported by a mix of fresh and veteran supporting actors in the industry that includes: Tanya Gomez, Richard Quan, Shiela Marie Rodriguez, Arielle Roces, AJ Muhlach, Anna Mabasa-Muhlach, Manolo Silayan, Jiro Custodio, Paulyn Ann Poon, Myrna Villanueva Tinio and Jellex David, with the special participation of Elizabeth Oropesa.
Aside from Ang Daigdig Ko’y Ikaw, Net25 also introduced its new shows including: Happy Time (noontime show), Kesayasaya! (musical sitcom), UNLAD: Kaagapay sa Hanapbuhay (agricultural and livelihood), Tagisan ng Galing Part 2 (talent search competition), and Himig Ng Lahi Season 3 (musical program).
The new invigorated station also welcomed the new addition to its roster of news anchors: Binibining Pilipinas International 2019 Emma Tiglao and Vic Lima for Mata Ng Agila (prime-time news), Miss Global beauty queen CJ Hirro for Eagle News International (English newscast), and host Apple David for Pambansang Almusal (morning prime time).
In the pipeline are Relax Ka Lang (morning magazine show) and Parak (docudrama). Under the banner of EBC Films, the movie arm of EBC, The Jukebox King: Life Story of Victor Wood, starring Martin Escudero, is currently filming.
Net25 has also relaunched its new logo that conveys strength, uniqueness, power, and bravery in facing the global pandemic manifested in its vision to bring the truth to the world and serve relevant content that inspires in these interesting times.