Gladys Reyes embraces the spotlight in her first musical lead

November 1 ------ It was all love, lights, and fanfare for Gladys Reyes, 23, as she took center stage at the premiere of her latest film, “The Heart of Music,” at the SM Megamall Cinemas. The award-winning actress, best known for her powerful kontrabida roles across decades of film and television, was visibly radiant and grateful — not just for the moment, but for the challenge it brought her way.

The night marked Reyes’ first lead role in a full-length musical — a rare and exciting turn for the seasoned actress, who is admittedly a “videoke singer” at best. Known for her breakout portrayal of the fierce and unforgettable Clara in the iconic series “Mara Clara,” Reyes has since become one of Philippine entertainment’s best-known villains and most enduring and versatile actresses.

Yet in “The Heart of Music,” she steps into the shoes of Madonna—a kind-hearted nanny whose story unfolds through song. And while Reyes has long been admired for her dramatic depth, the film asked something more: to sing, lead, and hold the light, all at once. And she did — beaming through photo ops, happily posing for selfies, and embracing fans and castmates with the unmistakable warmth of someone grateful for a career still evolving.

Source: manilatimes.net