JENNYLYN Mercado is confirmed to be top-billing GMA-7’s adaptation of “Descendants of the Sun.”
This was announced on Oct. 3.
The character of Dr. Maxine Kang (nicknamed Beauty) was portrayed by Song Hye Kyo in the original Korean version of the series.
In the Pinoy version, Jennylyn’s character is named Dr. Maxine dela Cruz.
Her character is the love interest of Captain Lucas, who will be portrayed by Dingdong Dantes.
Through her Instagram account, Jennylyn admitted that she feels pressured about bringing life to this popular character.
She wrote: “Hi everyone. Minsan lang ako magpost about my projects and hindi ko mapigilan ang sarili ko. I am super happy to portray Dr. Maxine De La Cruz of ‘Descendants of the Sun’ Philippine adaptation. When I heard they started taping already and preparing for the soap, ako din nacurious kung sino nga ang napili para sa role. When I learned that it was me, I was overwhelmed with gratitude for GMA’s trust and also pressured since I know how big this project is. I promise I would do everything to give justice to the role. I won’t let you all down.”
The other cast members who will portray major roles in Descendants of the Sun are: Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Rocco Nacino, Jon Lucas, Paul Salas, Lucho Ayala, Prince Clemente, Chariz Solomon, and Renz Fernandez. (Pep.ph)
