Japanese actress Maria Ozawa has been announced as a cast member of GMA Network’s forthcoming historical drama series, ‘Pulang Araw.’
The news was revealed by the show’s head writer, Suzette Doctolero, on her X page.
Maria, who rose to fame in the 2000s, will star alongside another Japanese actor, Jacky Woo. Suzette Doctolero praised Maria for her professionalism and politeness, noting her valuable contributions to the production team’s understanding of Japanese culture.
“Mabait siya ha, napaka polite, very smart too. Napaka professional. Tinuruan niya rin kaming lahat kung paano isuot ng tama ang kimono. She even brought her own kimono na heirloom pa ata,” Doctolero shared.
Mabait siya ha, napaka polite, very smart too. Napaka professional. Tinuruan niya rin kaming lahat kung paano isuot ng tama ang kimono. She even brought her own kimono na heirloom pa ata.
— Suzette S. Doctolero (@SuziDoctolero) June 12, 2024
Interestingly, one of the lead cast members of ‘Pulang Araw,’ David Licauco, previously went viral for mentioning Maria Ozawa during an appearance on ‘Family Feud.’
Maria Ozawa has been active in various projects in the Philippines since retiring from her acting career in Japan. She currently manages multiple businesses in the country and is in a relationship with a Filipino boyfriend.
In a recent interview, Maria spoke about the challenges she faced while transitioning from her former career in Japan to her new pursuits.
