BeginningAug. 21, the multi-awarded actor marks his first appearance as Col. Yuta Saitoh in the most important TV series this year.
Kapuso star Dennis Trillo has successfully given life to countless characters already. Still, his role as a ruthless Japanese soldier in “Pulang Araw” is something different that will surprise and enrage the viewers. "Siguro sa mga nagawa kong kontrabida roles, ito na talaga ang tatak.
Kontrabida ako rito kaya mabigat talaga yung character ko," said Dennis during a media conference for the series "Pulang Araw" on airing on on GMA Prime, Kapuso Stream, and GTV. Dennis added: "Medyo mahirap. Everytime na nasa set ako hindi ko binibitawan yung script.
Lagi kong pinapakinggan yung mga voice over na pinapadala nila paulit ulit para ma-familiarize ako at maging maayos ang eksena." Looking back on stories related to the Japanese occupation in the Philippines, Dennis mentioned that he was deeply affected by the issue of comfort women. "Hindi ko makakalimutan yung mga kwento ng comfort women at yung mga pinag-daanan nila.
Ako yung pinuno ng mga Hapon dito so isa sa mga pinakamahirap na eksena rito ay yung pwersa sa mga babae. "Mahirap dahil first-time kong gawin yun sa eksena. Napaka-sensitive ng eksena na yun.
Bago namin ginagawa yung eksena ni-rehearse muna namin siya ng paulit-ulit para maging comfortable kami," the actor said. Dennis, 43, said he is challenged to play the villain in the latest Kapuso series. "Gusto ko itong role na ginagawa ko nga.