Kapamilya actress Andrea Brillantes, graces the cover of Metro Magazine for the June issue, stunningly adorned in drag-inspired outfits. This marks a departure from the child star image she was previously associated with, as highlighted in the exclusive Metro cover story.
“Ang dami pa rin namang nagsasabi na ang bata-bata ko pa. I’m 20 na, and pataas na lang ’yun nang pataas. Sana maiwan na nila ’yung image ko na ako lang ’yung 12-year old, 10-year old na ’yun—na hindi ako puwedeng mag-explore sa mga ganitong roles,” Andrea expressed.
She also emphasized the significance of freedom in personal growth and individuality.
“Very important ’yung maging free ka, ’yung ma-express mo ’yung sarili mo, magustuhan mo kung sino’ng gusto mo kasi everybody deserves freedom,” she shared.
As Andrea ventures into becoming a versatile actress, she steps out of her comfort zone by portraying the character of Betty/Valentine Royale in iWantTFC’s offering for Pride month, titled “Drag You and Me.”
“Mas gusto kong i-tackle ang mga serious topics and ito, kasi ni-re-represent natin ’yung LGBTQIA+. Kung may matututunan ako kay Betty, ’wag maging marupok. Magbigay din ng second chance sa mga tao na karapat-dapat, kasi may mga taong deserve ang second chance. May mga tao rin na hindi na. ’Yun—dapat ’yun ang matutunan ko sa kaniya.”
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