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Posted at 05/30/2013 8:45 PM | Updated as of 05/30/2013 9:06 PM
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| Actress Judy Ann Santos talks about her upcoming series "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" |
Marking her comeback in the world of “teleseryes,” Santos said she is very proud of Sam Milby, who will portray a role far from what the viewers usually see him play.
“Kasi nung binasa ko 'yung script, ang una talagang aktor na pumasok sa isip ko, si Sam. Kasi ang ganda ng mukha at nakikitaan ko pa siya ng mas malalim pang acting sa mga past na mga trabaho na niya,” she said.
Santos said she was able to convince Milby to accept this project, saying that this series will be his “vehicle" to take on more mature characters.
Aside from Santos and Milby, “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala” will also feature KC Concepcion and a special guest appearance of veteran actress Amalia Fuentes.
“Abangan po ninyo. Isang napakaimportanteng karakter ang gagampanan ni Ms. Amalia Fuentes, and with KC Concepcion, isa siyang revelation dito. Pareho sila ni Sam. I’m proud to say na hindi ako nagkamali sa mga choices ko sa series na ito dahil talagang revelation lahat ng tao dito,” she said.
For over two decades that she has been a Kapamilya, Santos said she feels flattered that the ABS-CBN network continuously entrusts good projects to her.
“Very thankful din naman ako talaga sa ABS-CBN dahil sa lahat lahat ng magagandang proyektong ibinigay nila sa akin, ipinagkatiwala pa din nilang ibigay sa akin itong ‘Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala.’ Ang tensyon ko abot langit,” she said.
The actress admitted she agreed to do this series, which will tackle the theme of empowering women.
“Very heavy drama ito. May martial arts kasi isho-showcase naming dito ang self-defense ng isang babae laban sa isang asawa na binubugbog siya -- woman empowerment. May advocacy din na pampagising sa mga tao at mga kababaihan na kailangan tayong lumaban sa mga pagkakataong kailangan tayong lumaban,” she said.
"Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" tells the story of Anessa (Santos), a battered wife who will do everything to be free from her husband and to protect her child.
The series will air its pilot episode on June 17 on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida block.
Judy Ann Santos stressed that there’s no truth to the circulating rumors that she and husband Ryan Agoncillo have secretly sought an annulment. Speculations about their separation have made headlines for several weeks now, claiming that there’s a third party involved on Ryan’s part. “Mayroon bang secret na annulment? ‘Di ba wala? Sa napakadaming tsismoso dito sa Pilipinas, ma-i-si-secret mo ba ang annulment,” said Judy Ann who merely laughed off the whole controversy during her promo shoot for the teleserye Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala earlier today, May 22. 
Sam Milby was quick to refute speculations that his recently-concluded teleserye Kahit Konting Pagtingin was cut short due to low ratings. Previous reports also mentioned that his co-star Angeline Quinto had been constantly criticized for her acting skills which might have affected the soap’s performance. “No, it’s not that. The plan really was for it to run for 13 weeks. Naka-13 weeks naman. That was really the plan,” said Sam in an interview with