Dennis Trillo as villain in 'Pulang Araw' is a must-watch beginning August 21

The fight for love, family, and country has only begun and is about to get more horrifying, as Kapuso Drama King Dennis Trillo debuts his villain role in "Pulang Araw."

Beginning August 21, the multi-awarded actor marks his first appearance as Col. Yuta Saitoh in the most important Philippine TV series of 2024.

Dennis has successfully given life to countless characters already, but his role as a ruthless Japanese soldier in "Pulang Araw" is something different that will surprise and enrage the viewers.

According to him, "For sure sa simula, galit talaga ang mararamdaman nila dahil kontrabida at masama si Col. Yuta Saitoh. Pero sa tingin ko kahit paano magkakaroon ng redemption ang character ko at importante ‘yun. Wala namang kontrabida na bigla na lang naging kontrabida. Gaya ng character ko, may galit siya sa mga Pilipino kasi nung lumalaki siya sa Pilipinas pinasok ng mga magnanakaw ang bahay nila at pinatay ang pamilya niya. Lahat ‘yan may pinagmumulan at lahat ng masama ay may chance magbago."

The Kapuso Drama King also highlighted the relevance of this show to Filipinos, especially the younger generations, "Hindi lahat ay nakakaalam ng mga nangyari noong panahon ng Hapon. Importanteng mapanood nila ito para malaman ang pinagmulan nila at maging mas proud sila na naging Pilipino sila. Makikita rin nila rito ang kagitingan ng mga Pilipino noon at kung gaano kahirap ang panahon ng giyera na ayaw nating maranasan ulit."

Furthermore, he reiterated that "Pulang Araw" is about choosing battles that truly matter, "Natutunan ko rito bukod sa napakahirap na experience ng mga Pilipino noong panahon na ‘yon, mahalaga ang pag-iwas sa mga giyera sa buhay. Dapat maging peace loving tayo na mga tao at pahalagahan natin lahat ng mga tao sa paligid natin."

Meanwhile, Dennis humbly shared his experience working with Kapuso Primetime Princess Barbie Forteza, First Lady of Primetime Sanya Lopez, Pambansang Ginoo David Licauco, and Asia's Multimedia Star Alden Richards.

"Masarap sa pakiramdam na makatrabaho ang mga superstar. First time kong makatrabaho si Alden at makikita mo talaga ang passion at energy niya parang hindi napapagod. Sina Barbie, David, at Sanya naman, masaya akong makatrabaho ulit sila at habang lumilipas ang panahon nakikita ko talaga ang growth nila," he mentioned.

Don’t miss an episode of the biggest story of every Filipino family. Catch "Pulang Araw," Mondays to Fridays at 8:00 p.m. on GMA Prime, Kapuso Stream, and GTV.

Global Pinoys can also catch it via GMA Pinoy TV. Viewers can also stream it on Netflix Philippines. 

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