Mon Confiado. ABS-CBN News
Veteran actor Mon Confiado says he has no plans to turn down roles in sexy films, such as those produced by VMX, explaining he sees them as opportunities to take on the kind of roles he rarely gets to portray after decades of being typecasted as an antagonist.
Confiado is set to lead Ronald Batallones’ “Modista” with Michaella Raz and Kim Yashii.
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“More than 30 years na ako sa pag-arte, typecasted ako sa pagiging kontrabida. Siguro 80 percent nang ginawa ko na pelikula ay kontrabida,” the actor said during the press conference for the film. “Dahil siguro sa tagal ko sa industry, confident ako eh. Hindi ko tinitingnan as ‘Ha? Tanda mo na mag-bold ka pa ba?’ Parang ganon. Hindi ko tinitingnan as ganon.”
Being a seasoned actor, Confiado said projects like “Modista” continue to excite him because they offer layered characters that challenge him.
“Pag kontrabida, kahit tulog kaya ko na. Pero pag gantong roles kasi bihira dumating — kaya challenge sa akin. Hindi lang basta kumbaga may drama… kakaiba sa usual ginagawa ko. May lalim kasi ito eh. Maganda kwento. Maganda character,” he reasoned. “Tungkol to sa pamilya frustrations at sakit na pinagdaanan ng character. Very challenging sa akin. Hindi lagi na offer sa akin kaya grinab ko.”
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Confiado added he does not view the genre differently from any other project as he remains open to any work that offers a promising experience and story.
“Hindi ko tinitingnan as VMX o proyekto na sexy genre. Ang mas importante sa 'kin 'yung kwento at character na i-po-portray. Sino director at kasama ko. 'Yung alam ko maganda kalalabasan. Lahat na ginawa ko makabuluhan at maganda.”
Apart from “Modista,” Confiado has several other movies lined up, including “Ang Mamatay ng Dahil Sa ’Yo.”