ACTORS PROFILE
ZARAH PAGAY
Alternating as ERLINDA
She honed her filmmaking skills under the wings of The Film Gym of Film Academy of The Philippines Advocacinema Workshop on Film for Education & Community Development. She expanded her horizon as a Theatre Actress in different theatre companies playing different roles. She also starred as a Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival actor for Ang Nawawala “What Isn’t There” in 2012 & for Mariquina in 2014. She has staged performances for 2014 Aliw Award nominee Sandosenang Sapatos and Marco Polo: An Untold Love Story-A New Musical. She recently staged a well-applauded musical “Dorothy” with Gerphil Flores of Asia’s Got Talent. Zarah is going to hurdle another challenging role as Erlinda, a rape victim in “Kagitingan, Bataan has fallen”.
KATE VELARDE
ROSA
Kate was featured in different TV shows and movies such as Rated K, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Magpakailan man, Amaya, I survived, Alakdana, Kung aagawain mo ang langit, Sinner or Saint, Jollitown season 4, Ellias Paniki, Tahanan (Independent film), Black stone (Korean short film) and many more. She joined different workshops to enhance her talents. This year she will be playing the role of Rosa, the love interest of Pedring.
MARC ROBIN
SGT JOSE CALUGAS
He joined several workshops for acting, hosting and modelling. He was featured in several TV programs and films such as “700 Club Asia” (GMA NEWS TV 11), “Positive” (TV5), “She’s dating a gangster” (Star Cinema), “Pangantin” (short film), Kapuso mo Jessica Soho (GMA), Juan dela Cruz (ABS-CBN), and many more. For Kagitingan, Bataan has fallen; he will be playing the role of Sgt. Jose Calugas.
MORRIS SEVILLA
PFC NARCISO ORTILANO
Moris was featured in different TV shows such as Poor Senorita, Because of you (GMA 7), and Probinsyano (ABS-CBN 2). He was featured in some TV commercials like Coca Cola and Nescafe. This year, He will be playing the role of Private First Class Narciso Ortilano, known for his valour in Mauban-Abucay line of defense.
PATRICIA NICOLE BALBIN
Alternating as ROSA
She joined different workshops for modelling, acting and singing. She was also featured in some TV shows and commercials such as “And I love you so”, and Eskinol Wedserye. This is the first time she joined a theatre group, alternating for the role of Rosa.
HILLARY FAITH HERVIAS
TAONG BAYAN
Faith attended several workshops for singing, acting, and modelling. She had some TV appearances in “Wish Ko Lang”, “And I love you so”, “Dangwa”, and “Destiny Rose”. For Kagitingan, bataan has fallen, she will give justice to one those civilians who were victims of the Japanese occupation and will witness her passion in acting as she will also portray the role of Erlinda’s closest friend.
NORIEL RAMOS
PEDRING
Acting on stage for “Kagitingan, Bataan has fallen”, as Pedring the love interest of Rosa is Yel Ramos. He joined different workshops to enhance his talents and this would be his first major role in theatre industry.
VINCENT JHAY PARENO
MARCUS
Acting on stage for “Kagitingan, Bataan has fallen” as Marcus is VJ. He had several appearances on TV programs such as Maalaala mo kaya, Dahil may isang ikaw, Magkano ang dangal, JolliTown season 4, Two Wives, Pangako sayo, precios hearts, Pepito Manaloto, Yagit, Imbestigador, and Wish ko lang. He was also featured in some independent films, and TV commercials. He also joined different theatre groups to share his talents.
KURK JANSEN GAMBOA
SOLDIER/TAONG BAYAN
Kurk had experienced several theatre productions at his young age. In Kagitingan Bataan as fallen, he will be playing the role of one of the soldiers / cameo.
JOHN MARC TAJANLANGIT
SON OF NANA ISTA
Playing the role of Nana Ista’s son is Macky. He was featured in several TV programs such as Daisy Siete (GMA 7); Dat’s my doc (son of Aga Mulach), Wansapanataym, Maalalaala mo kaya (ABS-CBN 2), 700 Club Asia (GMA NEWS TV 11), and many more. He also had appearances in some movies such as “My Only You” (Star Cinema), “T2” (Star Cinema), “Cinemainit” (Cinemaone), and other Independent films. He was also doing TV commercials. Joining a theatre group that focuses on an event that is somehow forgotten is a great privilege to his career.
JANELYNE ROTAP
TAONG BAYAN
Janelyne O. Rotap or Jelai to her family and friends, She maybe new to the theatre industry but she is performing to her full potential. She was one of the props men and played the Role of cameo/crowd for Tanghalang Sta.Ana's passion play " Martir sa Golgota " (2016) directed by Lou Veloso . Jelai is currently a Senior High School student in Polytechnic University of the Philippines taking up architecture.
LOVELY ROSALES
TAONG BAYAN
Love is a freelance artist and joined the ABS-CBN Star Magic Workshop. She’s a graduate of Marketing Management. This season, she will be portraying one of the civilians who are victims of war.
MARC JORDAN ROTAP
Alternating as PEDRING
Jordan has great passion in acting. This is his biggest break as a theater actor as he will be alternating the role of Pedring, the love interest of Rosa
YVANNE LESTER JOSHUA CADIZ
BATANG BATAN
Yvanne is a 9 year old and a consistent honor student and active in school’s curricular activities. He first went into modelling in 2012. He also joined different workshops to enhance his talents. His very first theatre experience is Little Mermaid, a theatre musical. He also had some TV appearances in “Imbestigador” (GMA 7), and “Maynila” (GMA 7). This year, Yvanne will be performing his biggest acting break as he portrays the role of Batang Batan
JAYZELL CANDELLA
TAONG BAYAN
Tanghalang sta.ana 2011-2016 Martir sa Golgota Role: Taong bayan , paralitiko Workshops Dulawit - 2015 BFCD- 2015
Cory the musical- 2011 role: taong bayan, angel
ANGELICA MALAPAD
TAONG BAYAN
Angelica started to build her confidence is modelling at the age of 10. She also attended several workshops to nourish her talents. She also had TV appearances in “Two Wives”, “Eskinol” (Webserye) and Nestle wellness (TV Commercial). This year, she will be playing “Cameo” in Kagitingan Bataan has fallen production.
JOHN EZRA DANNUG
BATANG BATAN
Ezra will be playing his very first lead role as he portrays the role of Batang Batan. He joined several workshops and this season, he will be doing his best to cater his talent for Kagitingan, Bataan has fallen production.
JM NICOLAS
SOLDIER/TAONG BAYAN
Jm is a funny and enthusiast person. His dedication as an actor gives him the opportunity to share his talents. This season he will be playing the role of a soldier and will also be distinguish in different cameo roles.
STEPHANIE BARBIE GLORIA
ERLINDA
She’s been with theater industry since 1998 and played the roles of Claudia, and Veronica in “Martir sa Golgota” Lenten productions. She also played the role of a Fairy in “Ambisyosong Langaw”. In kagitingan, Bataan has fallen, a very challenging role was given to her as she plays the role of Erlinda.
GAUDENCIA RESURRECCION
NANA ISTA
She has done acting, stage and production management such as the yearly Lenten ptoduction of “Martir sa Golgota”, “Hiblang abo”, “Taong Grasa”, “Saint Francis of Assisi”, “Titipaklong”, “Pangako”, “Basura”, “Kaduda-duda”,”kita-kita”, “Ang paglilitis” and many more. This year, she will give life to the character of Nana Ista.
GREGORIO QUINDALA JR
LT GEN MASAHARU HOMMA
Acting on stage For “Kagitingan, Bataan has fallen” as Masaharu Homma, commanding officer of the Japanese imperial army is Greg Quindala Jr. He’s been a coordinator for the musical play “Miss Saigon” and “Once on this Island”. He’s also a member of student artist society in Cavite State University. This would be his first time playing a major role.
ANTHONY CAMPOSANO
COL. TSUJI MASANOBU
For Kagitingan, Bataan has fallen; Tony will be playing the role of Colonel Tsuji Masanobu of the Japanese imperial army. He’s been in the industry for quite some time and played different roles such as Dimas, Hestas, King Herode, and one of the apostles in “martir sa golgota”.
JERVI CAJAROP
GEN DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
Jervi is a former stuntman and an active TV and movie talent. He impersonated the president Benigno S. Aquino Jr in showtime’s “Kalokalike” segment (ABS-CBN). This year, he will play the role of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, the commanding officer of USAFFE.
JOSEPH CRIS DOMINGO
LOLO BATAN
Otep started out as an active part of the young ensemble, that catapulted him to semi-lead roles to lead roles in different productions like “PAGLILITIS KAY MANG SERAPIO”, “ALADDIN NG BAGONG MUNDO”, “TIKTIPAKLONG”, “AMBON NG KRISTAL”, “KAHAPON NGAYON AT BUKAS” and other Productions. A product of a prestigious Carlos Palanca Memorial Foundation for Literature Workshop, Otep Wrote several literary pieces and Directed some of his own plays as well. He played individual and ensemble under the direction of Nestor Torre (NUT), which includes “CORY THE MUSICAL”, “BIRHEN NG CAYSASAY” AND “NASAAN SI HESUS?”. He also appeared in some GMA-7 and ABS CBN shows like in recent, “IKAW LAMANG” as a Senator and “LITTLE NANAY” as Arturo”. Off the stage, Otep facilitated different Theatre and TV Acting Workshops, and is a resident Trainer of Mariano Marcos Memorial High School’s SPA Theatre Arts.
For Kagitingan, Bataan has fallen, he will be playing the role of Lolo Batan.
DANIEL DE GUZMAN
SOLDIER/TAONG BAYAN
Daniel is a masterpiece of a passionate and skilful actor. He joined several acting workshops. For Kagitingan, he will be one of the brave soldiers/cameo