‘I broke down crying,’ Sue Ramirez says on casting in ‘Doctor Foster’ adaptation

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<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img src='http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/tvpatrol/05/04/sue-ramirez.jpg' ><figcaption>Sue Ramirez will portray Lexy Lucero in ABS-CBN’s ‘The Broken Marriage Vow,’ the local adaptation of the hit British series ‘Doctor Foster.’ <em>ABS-CBN</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — Sue Ramirez “broke down crying” when she got news that she has been cast in one of the main roles in the Philippine version of “Doctor Foster.”</p><p>Ramirez was introduced on Friday as Lexy Lucero in ABS-CBN’s “The Broken Marriage Vow,” about a married couple whose family is rocked by the husband’s infidelity.</p><p>Lexy is “the other woman” whose affair with David Ilustre, portrayed by Zanjoe Marudo, ruins his marriage with the lead character, Jodi Sta. Maria’s Dr. Jill Ilustre.</p><p>The three, along with Zaijan Jaranilla as the Ilustres' lone child Gio, were revealed as the cast of the series in a recorded launch streamed on Friday afternoon.</p><p>Referring to her character, Ramirez said: “She is a very sheltered lady, because she grew up in a prominent family. But she finds love in this guy where she also finds her independence."</p><p>“She can make decisions on her own and she doesn’t have to rely on her parents for that decision. But, unfortunately, the guy that met is already married.”</p><p>Ramirez, a Star Magic artist, recalled turning emotional after being offered the role of Lexy, pointing out the magnitude of the project.</p><p>“I got a phone call from my manager saying that there was going to be a pitch for me for a big project. Of course, I’ve missed working with ABS,” said Ramirez.</p><p>“It’s a big, big project. When they told me, I broke down crying, because I really couldn’t believe na ako ‘yung napili nila for this role!”</p><p>The Dreamscape Entertainment production is the sixth international adaptation of “Doctor Foster,” following its versions in France, Russia, Turkey, India, and South Korea.</p><p>The Korean remake, “The World of the Married,” became the country’s highest rated cable TV drama, and also courted a massive following from Filipino viewers. It was also aired locally by ABS-CBN.</p><p>Helming “The Broken Marriage Vow” is award-winning director Concepcion Macatuno, whose recent films include “Glorious” (2018) and “Malaya” (2020).</p><p>The series’ premiere date has yet to be announced.</p><p><strong>Related videos:</strong></p><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe height='315' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/dBxVpge0DIg?enablejsapi=1' width='560'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more in <a href='//www.iwantv.com.ph/'>iWantv</a> or <a href='//tfc.tv/'>TFC.tv</a></div><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe allow='autoplay; fullscreen' frameborder='0' height='100%' id='ivsplayer01' scrolling='no' src='https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&spid=3001339&vid=1660696' width='100%'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more in <a href='//www.iwantv.com.ph/'>iWantv</a> or <a href='//tfc.tv/'>TFC.tv</a></div><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe height='315' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/hdGoZyCXysA?enablejsapi=1' width='560'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more in <a href='//www.iwantv.com.ph/'>iWantv</a> or <a href='//tfc.tv/'>TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>The three, along with Zaijan Jaranilla as the Ilustres' lone child Gio, were revealed as the cast of the series in a recorded launch streamed on Friday afternoon.</p><p>Referring to her character, Ramirez said: “She is a very sheltered lady, because she grew up in a prominent family. But she finds love in this guy where she also finds her independence."</p><p>“She can make decisions on her own and she doesn’t have to rely on her parents for that decision. But, unfortunately, the guy that met is already married.”</p><p>Ramirez, a Star Magic artist, recalled turning emotional after being offered the role of Lexy, pointing out the magnitude of the project.</p><p>“I got a phone call from my manager saying that there was going to be a pitch for me for a big project. Of course, I’ve missed working with ABS,” said Ramirez.</p><p>“It’s a big, big project. When they told me, I broke down crying, because I really couldn’t believe na ako ‘yung napili nila for this role!”</p><p>The Dreamscape Entertainment production is the sixth international adaptation of “Doctor Foster,” following its versions in France, Russia, Turkey, India, and South Korea.</p><p>The Korean remake, “The World of the Married,” became the country’s highest rated cable TV drama, and also courted a massive following from Filipino viewers. It was also aired locally by ABS-CBN.</p><p>Helming “The Broken Marriage Vow” is award-winning director Concepcion Macatuno, whose recent films include “Glorious” (2018) and “Malaya” (2020).</p><p>The series’ premiere date has yet to be announced.</p><p><strong>Related videos:</strong></p><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe height='315' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/dBxVpge0DIg?enablejsapi=1' width='560'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more in <a href='//www.iwantv.com.ph/'>iWantv</a> or <a href='//tfc.tv/'>TFC.tv</a></div><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe allow='autoplay; fullscreen' frameborder='0' height='100%' id='ivsplayer01' scrolling='no' src='https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&spid=3001339&vid=1660696' width='100%'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more in <a href='//www.iwantv.com.ph/'>iWantv</a> or <a href='//tfc.tv/'>TFC.tv</a></div><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe height='315' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/hdGoZyCXysA?enablejsapi=1' width='560'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more in <a href='//www.iwantv.com.ph/'>iWantv</a> or <a href='//tfc.tv/'>TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>Ramirez was introduced on Friday as Lexy Lucero in ABS-CBN’s “The Broken Marriage Vow,” about a married couple whose family is rocked by the husband’s infidelity.</p><p>Lexy is “the other woman” whose affair with David Ilustre, portrayed by Zanjoe Marudo, ruins his marriage with the lead character, Jodi Sta. Maria’s Dr. Jill Ilustre.</p>

<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img src='http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/tvpatrol/05/04/sue-ramirez.jpg' ><figcaption>Sue Ramirez will portray Lexy Lucero in ABS-CBN’s ‘The Broken Marriage Vow,’ the local adaptation of the hit British series ‘Doctor Foster.’ <em>ABS-CBN</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — Sue Ramirez “broke down crying” when she got news that she has been cast in one of the main roles in the Philippine version of “Doctor Foster.”</p>

<p>Sue Ramirez “broke down crying” when she got new that she has been cast in one of the main roles in the Philippine version of “Doctor Foster.”</p>

Sue Ramirez “broke down crying” when she got new that she has been cast in one of the main roles in the Philippine version of “Doctor Foster.”

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‘I broke down crying,’ Sue Ramirez says on casting in ‘Doctor Foster’ adaptation

‘I broke down crying,’ Sue Ramirez says on casting in ‘Doctor Foster’ adaptation