Things are heating up on “Kidlat”.
TV’s most popular primetime superhero (Derek Ramsay) may have lost his first love Lara (Nadine Samonte) to her current comatose state but just when Joey (Ritz Azul) is beginning to warm up to his alter ego, Voltaire, in comes another mysterious woman who is dead set on coming between Kidlat and his current object of affection.
That mystery woman is Natasha, a sassy and sophisticated fashion designer from South Africa who will be later revealed as the villainess Enigma.
Played by 21-year old Filipino-German “Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition” alumna Valerie Weigmann, the witchcraft-practicing Enigma is the latest evil character to join Kidlat’s increasing rogues gallery.
Though a little nervous to be part of a successful series, Valerie admits that she’s more than excited to meet everyone—particularly her new leading man.
“Excited at kahit paano kinabahan din ako. I’ve heard so many good things about Derek, like how he’s a gentleman. And it’s true, napakabait n’ya at very supportive to everyone. He’s easy to work with and we also got a chance to talk on the set kasi he has also been to Germany,” Valerie said during the press conference that introduced Enigma and the other new villains of the series, namely Warla (Paolo Ballesteros), Frosta (Shaira Mae) and Fuego (Mark Neumann).
Her name may not ring a bell to some people, but Valerie is a sought-after ramp and commercial model that has graced many print and television commercials since her “PBB” stint. Born and raised in Germany, the towering beauty said she has been based here in the Philippines for the last four years. She also co-owns Manila’s first German-Turkish restaurant named “bamm”, located at The Collective, Makati.
Even with her whistlebait and statuesque figure, Valerie admits that she’s not yet ready to do “super daring roles” or even to pose sexy for the popular men’s magazine, FHM, for that matter.
“As of now, I don’t feel like I’m ready to go sexy. For men’s magazine pictorials? Maybe in the future and depending on the peg. My answer would be no right now but I could be open to doing it someday. Never say never,” she insisted.
What she is ready, however, is to do an independent film, something she’s happy to announce she’s already doing with no less than “Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank” director Marlon Rivera at the helm.
And yes, aside from the “Kidlat” actor, the young actress is quick to name also Piolo Pascual and John Lloyd Cruz on her wish list of leading men someday.
“Piolo in particular, is the typical leading-man type that any actress would love to have,” she quipped.
But even as her character Natasha/Enigma hopes to turn the world of Derek’s character upside down and inside out, Voltaire is not going to be easy pickings for her. She still has to contend with the strong-willed Joey who seems to be winning his heart as of late.
And then there’s Nadine’s character, Lara, who, in a shocking twist, is set to come back to life this week.
“Honestly, I don’t know why my character is back so soon. Dapat mga around week 9 pa ako babalik,” Nadine admitted during the same press conference. “I guess it’s something that the fans really wanted.”
When asked how she feels about the development of Joey’s character as well as the introduction of Natasha/Enigma, Nadine, who has been romantically linked with Derek as of late, said that she has no problem with it.
“Kahit sino naman ang i-love interest sa kanya, mas mabuti ‘yun for his character and for the development of the series as a whole,” she pointed out.
As for Valerie herself, yes, she is well aware of Derek’s reputation as a ladies’ man. When asked if she’s ready to be linked to Derek, she just coyly replied, “Tingnan na lang natin kung ano ang mangyayari.”
“Kidlat” airs weeknights at 6:45PM on TV5.
source: interaksyon.com
