WHAT is a woman’s place in a male-dominated sport? She’s a trailblazer—one who challenges the norms of the society and shows the world that women can also excel in a man’s world.
Beginning May 30 in prime time, GMA Entertainment Group sets out to prove that women can rise to the top and become champions with hard work, skill and pure talent in its newest prime-time series, Bolera.
Starring multi-talented actress Kylie Padilla in her much-awaited showbiz comeback, she steps into the role of Joni, a billiard prodigy who is gifted with visual and spatial intelligence.
“I’m so happy na ito ’yung naging comeback show ko kahit hindi ako marunong mag-billiards. Nung sinabi sa akin na kaliwete si Joni, I took the challenge. I said okay, let’s go, let’s try. Mahirap siya nung una kasi I’m a right-handed person. I took everything into account, I trusted na kaya natin ‘to. Nung pinapanood ko naman, ang ganda. Thank you to everyone for helping me to get the character right, to get the form right. Sobrang saya ko. I’m so proud of this show talaga,” says Kylie. Johann Chua and Geona Gregorio are the game consultants and trainors of Kylie.
The show tells the story of Joni (Kylie), who was taught to play the sport by her former billiard champion father. After being accused of cheating, her father’s career crashes but it never hinders her from learning and becoming a master herself. When her father dies, it is up to her to support her family. Playing billiards is suddenly the last thing on her mind.
But dreams have a way of catching up with us, and Joni suddenly finds herself returning to the sport she first fell in love with.
Joining Kylie in the series are two of GMA’s brightest stars. Rayver Cruz takes the role of Miguel, a handsome and competitive billiard prodigy who will eventually become Joni’s opponent; and Jak Roberto is Toypits, Joni’s neighbor and childhood friend who has always had feelings for her.
Also in the cast are Gardo Versoza, Joey Marquez, Al Tantay, and Jaclyn Jose. Via Veloso, Sue Prado, David Remo, Ge Villamil and Luri Nalus make up the rest of the cast.
Directed by directors Dominic Zapata and Jorron Lee Monroy, Bolera is presented by GMA Entertainment Group led by SVP Lilybeth G. Rasonable, VP for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, AVP for Drama Helen Rose Sese, program manager Dennis Joi K. Bentulan, and executive producer Arlene D. Pilapil.
Bolera airs at 8:50 pm after First Lady. Viewers abroad can also catch the program via GMA Pinoy TV.
More information is available at www.gmanetwork.com.