Veteran actress Cita Astals is set to return to showbiz after years away from the industry as part of the upcoming “Home Along Da Riles: Da Reunion” movie.
This was divulged by director Boy2 Quizon during a recent interview, maintaining that Astals’ participation in the film, where she reprises her role as Hillary Lagdameo, Kevin Cosme’s boss, is already a sure thing.
“Hillary is definitely hundred percent all in,” he said.
Quizon personally invited Astals to join the reunion, stressing how important her presence is to the venture.
He recalled telling Astals, “Tita, hindi makukumpleto yung reunion project kasi na-miss ka nila.”
It is worth noting that Astals has been away from the entertainment industry for several years after previously opening up about living with bipolar disorder. Her return marks a rare comeback appearance in a major film project.
Quizon said: “Despite whatever things na nangyayari o pinagdadaanan ng bawat isa sa amin, noong nagkita-kita kami, parang hindi na namin kailangan pag-usapan pa ang detalye as to what’s going on sa mga buhay-buhay namin. So, despite sa, you know, kung anuman, ibabalik namin si Hillary so si Tita Cita, makikita ninyo (sa pelikula). Abangan ninyo.”
“Home Along Da Riles,” which aired from 1992 to 2003 via ABS-CBN, starred the late Comedy King Dolphy alongside Astals, Quizon, Vandolph, Claudine Barretto, Nova Villa, among others.
