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Princess Punzalan to star in American TV series

Published Aug 20, 2022 11:08 am

Princess Punzalan is back on track.

Just recently, she revealed landing a part in season 2 of the American TV series "The Cleaning Lady," which will be airing on Fox channel this Sept. 19.

There, she will be portraying the role of the guest star cast member Lola Alma, the mother-in-law of Thony (French actress Elodie Yung). Her children on the show are Marco (American actor Ivan Shaw) and Fiona (Filipino-Australian star Martha Millan).

On Instagram, Princess expressed gratitude for her latest milestone.

According to her, when she got married in 2005 and settled down in the US she thought she was leaving and keeping her acting career in the Philippines and focusing on a "normal" family life in America.

"I would live like any other US resident and then go on extended trips to the Philippines if I wanted to use my creative juices and perform as an actor there," the licensed nurse wrote.

"Then I remember one time, I was watching a BTS TV special of a popular TV drama. I cried in front of the television because my heart ached to also have an opportunity to perform here... in a different playing field. I only prayed for a one-time experience. I just wanted to experience performing on camera in America. Now looking back, I am so grateful because many people helped me to get me on my way," she added.

Princess then thanked her husband, whom she said had always been so supportive when she need to go to acting classes, do her homework and auditions, and when she need to prepare for jobs.

"Thank you, Jay," she told her American partner, Jayson Field.

Princess reiterated how she received a warm welcome, encouraging words, support, and opportunities from so many people, and with that, she's "very thankful."

She then listed down the people she's "grateful" for her representation. From talent manager Anthony Leones and talent agency Connect Entertainment Group's Aileen Bailin for their "all-out support," and internationally renowned performer Billy Hufsey for coaching her these past three years.

"Thank you for supporting and preparing me for opportunities like, 'The Cleaning Lady,' said she.

She also sent a message to Wendy Alane Wright, founder of The Hollywood Winners Circle Academy, which is an online business training for actors worldwide.

"We have never met but I followed your advice and teaching and here I am. Thank you for sharing the hard truth and your words of wisdom," Princess maintained.

She related that film director Diane Paragas also encouraged her to pursue her passion for acting when they were doing the 2019 internationally acclaimed film "Yellow Rose."

Lastly, she thanked Canadian-American screenwriter Miranda Kwok and TV producer Melissa Carter Newman for having her.

"It was such a pleasure! I am so honored," she ended, along with the hashtag "#thankfulforansweredprayers."

Last year, Princess took a trip down memory lane, re-creating her role as antagonist Selina Pereira-Matias in 1997’s “Mula sa Puso,” using the series’ pivotal bus explosion scene.

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