On August 18, Thursday, GMA Network showed Bea Alonzo and Alden Richards leading its upcoming remake of the hit Korean series Start-Up though many disagreed that the former is too old to portray the character of Bae Suzy.
Previously, Solis lambasted Alonzo through an Instagram post, pointing out that the actress does not have the looks nor the age to be paired with Richards.
“Naloka ako Salve at Gorgy ng malaman ko react ang Korea sa local version ng Start Up. Hindi kaya nakita ng Korea na mukhang Tita ni Alden Richards si Bea Alonzo ? So, siguro nga dapat mas mukhang bata ang partner ni Alden Richards, hindi gaya ni Bea Alonzo dapat ang partner ni Alden.
“Hay naku Salve at Gorgy, sorry pero never ng magiging younger looking si Bea Alonzo noh! Kahit kapal make up, palitada face, ang wrinkles nanduon na noh ! Lucky Alden , kahit mukhang lola na si Bea ok lang. Tutal make believe lang naman, ilusyon na lang ang lahat, parang magic, hah hah hah, Alden Richards and Tita Bea Alonzo, Start Up po,” wrote the showbiz columnist.
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But through a July 28 post on Instagram, the showbiz columnist recanted what she earlier said after realizing that there is good chemistry between Alonzo and Richards. Solis, however, stood by her opinion that the actor should have been paired with a younger actress.
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Another allegation was that the actor’s face did not match the original’s mature features, leading to some scenes being retaken.
The Kapuso Network just released a 30-second teaser, proving that the two looked good together, unlike what showbiz columnist Lolit Solis and netizens have claimed. This also marks the actress’s return to primetime after becoming a Kapuso in 2021.
Apart from Alonzo and Richards, Jeric Gonzales and Yasmien Kurdi are part of the main cast. The series is directed by Dominic Zapata and will soon air on GMA Network in September.
