Kate Valdez shares why it's draining to play the pitiful bida in ‘Shining Inheritance’

Following “Unica Hija,” Kate Valdez will introduce us to her newest character in the Philippine adaptation of the K-drama “Shining Inheritance.”

In a media conference on Friday, Kate said that her role, Inna Villarazon, will go through many hardships as the series' pitiful lead character.

“Iba na talaga ‘yung feeling pag ikaw na ‘yung binubugbog. Dun ko lang talaga na-realize, hindi pala talaga masaya. At totoo po, honestly, draining po talaga siya kasi you have to convince yourself na siyempre, pasok ka sa character as Inna, kailangan i-convince mo ‘yung sarili mo, ‘Ah, hindi ako magaling,’ and all the negativity na sinasabi ng mga kontrabida roles, ng characters,” she said.

The Sparkle star added that since it takes a lot of energy to play the role, it's important to give herself time to step away from Inna's character.

“Kailangan lang po ng focus and bigyan mo rin ng time ‘yung sarili mo [para] humiwalay din minsan kapag rest day para hindi naman laging nakakulong ka na doon. Nangyari na rin po kasi sa ‘kin ‘yan sa previous [project] ko since I portrayed five roles, five personalities, so medyo mahirap po talaga siya,” she shared.

“And now I learned na kailangan lumabas-labas naman ‘pag rest day para hindi ka naii-stuck doon sa character," she added.

Kate will star in the series alongside Kyline Alcantara, Coney Reyes, Michael Sager, Paul Salas, and more.

"Shining Inheritance" originally starred Lee Seung Gi, Han Hyo Joo, Moon Chae Won, and Bae Soo Bin.

The story follows a woman from a rich family who suddenly loses everything after the death of her father.

The Philippine adaptation of “Shining Inheritance” will begin airing on September 9 at 4 p.m. on GMA Afternoon Prime.

— CDC, GMA Integrated News