Diana Zubiri to make acting comeback in ‘Mga Batang Riles’

Diana Zubiri is set to return to our TV screens with “Mga Batang Riles.”

In Lhar Santiago’s report on “24 Oras,” Tuesday, Diana said that she feels really excited for the upcoming Kapuso series.

“Kasi kami ang unang show na papasok ngayong bagong taon. So, kami ang kumbaga opening ng taon na ito kaya masayang-masaya ako dahil ito ang pagbabalik ko after ng limang taon,” she said.

Diana has nothing but kind words for her "Mga Batang Riles" co-stars Kokoy De Santos, Raheel Bhyria, Bruce Roeland, Antonio Vinzon, and Miguel Tanfelix, who will play her son.

Talking about Miguel, the actress said, “Magalang po ‘yung bata, may disiplina siya, tsaka nakita mo [na] trained kasi nga po since bata pa naman siya, artista na siya. Trained na siya. Professional. OK na OK ‘yung tandem namin bilang mag-ina.”

According to her, Miguel reaches out to her and gives effort in acting.

“Nakikita ko sila mag-rehearse, mag-training, proud ako kasi nakikita ko po kung gaano sila kasipag, kung papaano nila pinaghahandaan ‘yung mga eksena kaya I’m sure magiging proud din sa kanila ‘yung mga manonood,” she shared.

Diana lived in Australia for five years with her husband, Andy Smith, and their kids.

She starred in the “Encantadia” remake in 2016. She also played the iconic role of Sang'gre Danaya in the original "Encantadia" in 2005" alongside Iza Calzado, Karylle, and Sunshine Dizon as Sang'gre Amihan, Sang'gre Alena, and Sang'gre Pirena.

"Mga Batang Riles" is directed by Richard Arellano. It is set to premiere on GMA Prime in January 2025.

— Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News