Actor Markki Stroem has said that it's an honor to carry the rainbow flag of the LGBT community as a symbol of support via the new TV series "My Delivery Gurl," adding that he has no qualms about being typecast in drag roles.
"Siguro naman, I won’t be exactly typecast. But for me, okay lang to do character roles like this. Pero kung papatok ang series na ito, and I hope it will, okay na rin sa akin to be typecast," said Markki during a Zoom press conference for his Cignal TV series which kicks off Jan. 1.
Markki added: "I want to carry the flag for the LGBT community. I want to show na kahit lalaki ka o bakla o lesbian ka, you can wear whatever you want to wear, and you’ll be completely fine.”
In preparing for the role, Markki said: “Una, I have to practice walking in high heels kasi I do my work as delivery gurl in high heels, so naka-heels ako lagi kahit nasa bahay lang ako. I also trained with the two top drag queens in our country. Tinuruan nila ako and I watched a lot of RuPaul’s Drag Race, ‘Paris Is Burning’, a docu on gay communities in New York, and other queer content online.”
On Instagram, Markki wrote: "I have to say, this role was probably one of the hardest I have had to take on, from the 5 layers of stockings, to the corsets, padding and fake lashes. Let alone, waxing my entire body and avoiding the gym for a few weeks. Thank GOD for @carloencisocatu @luningninggerzi @makeupbyphokz @jiagorgeous @daniel.tongol and the rest of the team for helping me breathe life into BIANCA D."
Markki said that "you will laugh, cry and love" with the series. "My Delivery Gurl is a story about a drag queen who ends up delivering packages. This is a heartwarming story of love, family and most of all a colorful story for the LGBTQIA++ community."
Cignal Play, the linear streaming platform and video-on-demand service of Cignal TV, welcomes 2022 with pride as it premieres its first drag-themed drama comedy, My Delivery Gurl.
Produced by Cignal Entertainment and Epic Media, under the direction of Carlo Enciso Catu, My Delivery Gurl follows the lives of a ragtag family of misfits forced to relocate from Manila to the countryside after an economic recession.
Cignal Play’s newest series also depicts a spirited individual, leader, mother, and founder known as Bianca D., portrayed by Markki, who nurtured a drag family out of youth members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Bianca D. ushers the group through a tough yet uproarious journey as they add color and glitz for a “pak na pak” delivery service. As she becomes the town’s most glamorous “delivery gurl,” she unexpectedly delivers hope to the lives of the people she encounters, too.
Starring alongside Markki Stroem are Victor Basa as Boss Sam and Rocky Salumbides as Jakoy, Bianca D’s love interests in the series, with the support of Madeleine Nicolas, Pipay Kipay, Iyah Mina, Lui Manansala, Sky Teotico, EJ Panganiban, Allison Piñeda, Brian Black, Andre Miguel, Carlos Dala, Liya Sarmiento, Kakki Teodoro, Juliana Parizcova Segovia, EJ Jallorina, Lady Gagita, and Maria Christina.
Find your Saturday nights at the intersection of fun, hope, and glamour with My Delivery Gurl, arriving this Jan. 1, on Cignal Play, the home of Cignal Entertainment.
Register on www.cignalplay.com and download the app for free via App Store or Google Play. Upgrade to premium for only 75 from GCASH, Lazada, Shopee and more to watch #MyDeliveryGurl. For updates, follow Cignal Play on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube.