'Chambermaid's Daughter' director grateful for series’ success

MANILA, May 9 ------ Director Theodore Boborol expressed gratitude over the warm reception to "The Chambermaid’s Daughter," the ABS-CBN Studios micro drama headlined by Alexa Ilacad and BGYO's Gelo Rivera. The vertical drama, which debuted last week on iWant, has taken the number one spot among shows on the streaming service in the Philippines.

In a social media post, Boborol said that the overwhelming support has inspired him and their whole team. "It’s been a week since you’ve overwhelmingly and positively received our iWant micro-drama 'The Chambermaid’s Daughter,' and I’m still filled with so much gratitude and joy that we made you feel love and laughter on your vertical screens. Thank you so much! Your immense support inspires me, and I’m sure the whole team, too," Boborol said.

In his post, Boborol also paid tribute to the show's lead stars. The series marks Ilacad and Rivera's first project together as a love team. "I also just want to commend my two leads for giving their all to this series, even if we only shot for a few days. Alexa genuinely surprised me. She was so committed, so generous with her talent, and naturally funny, with strong improv skills to boot. I totally forgot she trained to be a comedienne under 'Goin’ Bulilit.' This is obviously her year, and I just can’t wait to see how her career continues to flourish. I’ve already seen the rushes of her next series, Miss Behave, and I tell you, she is V-E-R-S-A-T-I-L-I-T-Y," Boborol said.

Boborol then praised Rivera for being hardworking. "I have nothing but positive things to say about Gelo, our P-Pop idol. Technically, he prepared way earlier than the rest of us since he had to undergo Korean language lessons first. His idol training truly came into play on set. He was very hardworking, very open to constructive, creative input, and always strived to give his best during takes. It also helps that he’s sincerely a good kid. And the face card, right?! Sabi ko nga, hone lang niya craft niya, and work on that abs, dami niyang mai-elbow na leading man. Hehe," Boborol said. "Thank you, GeLex, for the trust! Looking forward to working with you again," he added.

Source: news.abs-cbn.com