Gabby Concepcion, Eula Valdes to headline 4th anniversary of 'Tadhana'

Gabby Concepcion and Eula Valdes are set to headline the fourth anniversary episodes of "Tadhana."

In an online interview with the press on Monday, program manager John Mychal Feraren said Gabby will play the role of a father looking for his child. Eula, meanwhile, will portray a lesbian.

"Tadhana" host Marian Rivera said she is very grateful that the show reached its fourth year despite the pandemic.

"'Di ako nagtataka dahil napakaganda ng mga kuwento ng mga kababayan natin na talagang nakakapagbigay pag-asa sa 'tin at inspirasyon sa nakararami," she said.

"Kaya siguro ito minamahal at tinatangkilik kasi ito ay kuwento ng bawat Pilipino," she added. "Lahat tayo makaka-relate sa bawat kuwento ng Pilipino [na] unique at for sure, may matututunan ka talaga."

Marian also said "Tadhana" was able to reach four years in part because she was allowed to work from home.

"Nung mga panahon ng pandemya na talagang rurok tayo, hindi ko talaga kayang lumabas. Natatakot talaga ako kasi may anak ako," she said. "'Safe ba akong makakauwi sa anak ko?'"

"Very thankful ako na naisip n'yo na gawin ang 'Tadhana' sa bahay. Mas komportable ako," she added. "Patuloy pa rin ang 'Tadhana' dahil kahit nasa bahay, go pa rin."

In fact, she has her whole family helping her achieve her tasks—with husband Dingdong Dantes as the director and daughter Zia as an occasional assistant.

"Tadhana" is a weekly drama anthology featuring the colorful, romantic, heroic, and inspiring stories of Filipinos all over the world.

—MGP, GMA News