‘My Special Tatay’ tackles intellectual disability
Beginning today, witness how a father’s love for his child conquers life’s challenges in GMA Network’s newest afternoon program, “My Special Tatay.”
This original series is headlined by one of the most talented actors in the Kapuso Station, Ken Chan, who is all set to make another mark on the small screen as he tackles one of his toughest roles to date as Boyet, a man with Mild Intellectual Disability with Mild Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Ken feels grateful to GMA-7 for entrusting him this extraordinary project and promises to prepare and work hard for this.
“Nagpapasalamat po ako sa GMA dahil ipinagkatiwala sa akin ang proyektong ito. Sobra po akong excited dahil nabigyan ako ng pagkakataon na gampanan ang isa na namang napakagandang karakter. Mas doble ang kaba ko for this show dahil kailangan nating ipaintindi sa viewers kung ano ba talaga ang pinagdaraanan ng mga taong may intellectual disability,” said Ken.
Aside from acting workshops, the talented Kapuso actor together with the production and creative teams of the soap underwent immersion to experience and understand better the condition of people with mild intellectual disability with mild autism spectrum disorder.
Playing significant roles are respected actors and actresses: Jestoni Alarcon as Edgar Villaroman, the rich father of Boyet; Teresa Loyzaga as Olivia Salcedo-Villaroman, the domineering wife of Edgar; Carmen Soriano as Soledad Villaroman, the conservative yet empowered mother of Edgar and grandmother of Boyet; Lilet as Isay, the caring mother of Boyet; Candy Pangilinan as Chona Mariano, the cousin of Isay.
Also featuring in special guest roles are the following: Matt Evans as young Edgar; Empress Schuck as young Isay; Valeen Montenegro as young Olivia; Ashley Rivera as young Chona.
Joining them in this endearing project are multitalented artists: Arra San Agustin as Carol Flores, the best friend of Boyet; Rita Daniela as Audrey Palomares, a childhood friend of Boyet; Jillian Ward as Odette Villaroman, the daughter of Edgar and Olivia; Bruno Gabriel as Orville Villaroman, the son of Edgar and Olivia; JK Giducos as Dekdek, the best friend of Boyet.
Despite his limitations and the judgment of the people around him, Boyet, who is lovingly raised by his single mother Isay (Lilet), grew up as a kind-hearted man with a positive outlook in life. His life turns upside down when he finds out that he has a child. How will he survive the challenges of the world while being a good father?
Under the helm of Director LA Madridejos together with second unit director Conrado Peru, don’t miss the heartwarming story of “My Special Tatay” beginning today on GMA Afternoon Prime.