PRESS STATEMENT FROM GMA-7:
"Kapuso hunk actor and sought after leading man Aljur Abrenica breathes new life to the character of Machete in GMA-7's upcoming primetime series of the same title premiering this 2011.
"With his chiseled body and fine acting ability, Aljur was the unanimous choice to reprise the titular character in the classic story about a wooden sculpture brought to life by the fortuitous works of a woman, or in this case, two women for the contemporary times. Even Cesar Montano, the first actor to ever play the role of Machete, publicly expressed his approval of the Network's decision to entrust the role to Aljur with whom he had the chance to work with in the recently concluded primetime show Ilumina.
"In this version, Machete, an ancient Ifugao warrior, was transformed into a tree after being killed in battle. Decades after, this tree becomes the favorite subject of a beautiful sketcher who later sells her drawing to an equally gorgeous sculptress. The sculptress falls in love with the image that she eagerly decides to turn it into a wooden statue.
"Playing the coveted roles of the two ladies who will compete for the heart of the handsome Machete are the equally gorgeous Kapuso actresses Ryza Cenon and Bela Padilla. Together, they will infuse an exciting and fresh twist to the Pablo S. Gomez classic for today's generation of televiewers to enjoy.
"The figure of Machete to be used in the program will be sculpted by no less than National Artist and Father of Philippine Modern Sculpture, Napoleon Abueva, and his team of experts including his son Lawin.
"See Machete come to life this January 2011 on GMA Telebabad."
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