Apoy sa Dagat Director FM Reyes: "Why not promote our own Philippine islands?"

In a country where the audience is apparently divided into socioeconomic classes, just "how do you make both ends meet?"

A good, well-thought out story, a quality entertainment show, plus a free ticket to the unseen paradise of the Philippine islands--these spell out ABS-CBN's newest teleserye Apoy sa Dagat as director FM Reyes and Nick Olanka and the creative staff  shared their insights and the story behind the soap opera at the Bloggers Conference last February 9.

"This teleserye shall redefine what a quality show truly is, and shall bridge the gap between what we offer in the cinema and in free TV," Direk FM Reyes shared, who believes that quality and educational programs should not be restricted to the elite and high class community but must be offered most especially to those who cannot afford them and who should watch them.

Direk Nick Olanka and the creative staff also shared some of the special techniques they used in the teleserye that also showcases the beautiful islands and beaches in the Philippines like Bataan. I truly learned a lot from the directors especially from Direk FM, who also said that the names of the places involve a semiotic correlation with the emotional load of the story.

"Our efforts to produce an exceptional and quality teleserye, where the audience will not only be entertained by the story but also be educated by the diversity and beauty of our country is most especially dedicated to those who cannot afford quality cinema and cable channels," Direk FM added.

Starring outstanding artists Piolo Pascual, Deither Ocampo and Angelica Panganiban, Apoy sa Dagat is a story of twins Serena and Rebecca who got separated when they were still young. As both lead separate and completely different lives--Serena living with Ruben (Piolo Pascual) in the beautiful island of Bataan and Rebecca living in the corporate world--they will eventually meet each other and prove that fire and water can never co-exist; one will always have to destroy the other.

Direk FM also shared the sophisticated and difficult characters of the twins where Angelica cannot represent both via simple physical differences and must portray each one in completely distinct attitudes, mannerisms and expressions. I have been watching Apoy sa Dagat and just like what Direk FM said, Angelica indeed does an excellent job in portraying the twins.

Apoy sa Dagat is also starred by renowned artists Nikki Gil, Patrick Garcia,  Aiko Melendez, Angel Aquino, Liza Lorena, Freddie Web, Perla Bautista, Sylvia Sanchez, Melai Cantiveros, Regine Angeles, Bryan Santos, Wendy Valdez, Mikylla Ramirez, Zeppi Borromeo, Rico Barrera and Alizon Andres.