Shaina in her first daring role

MANILA, Philippines - Shaina Magdayao is ready to reveal her true self in her very first daring role beginning today on ABS-CBN.

Growing in public eye, the former child actress is embarking on the most challenging role in her 15-year career in Precious Hearts Romances Presents Alyna.

Based on the pocketbook Dominic by popular romance novelist Martha Cecilia, the newest afternoon drama will revolve around the life of Alyna (Shaina), a girl who grew up deprived of love. Eventually, she falls in love with Rex (Sid Lucero) but after they get married and have a child, Rex suddenly disappears and leaves Alyna distraught.

Lonely and vulnerable, Alyna falls in love with another man, Dominic (Jason Abalos) but things will soon get complicated when Rex returns in her life. Which man will she choose — the first man who loved her or the man who helped her recover from a broken heart and promised to love her forever?

Shaina revealed that it wasn’t hard for her to accept the project even if it was a sensual material.

“As long as I believe in the project, in my director and my leading men, na hindi bastos yung kalalabasan, okay lang sa ’kin,” says the former child star.

Sid said he immediately built a rapport with Shaina even if this is only their first time to work together. He felt there were no awkward moments even during their intimate scenes.

“With Shaina, it’s not a problem. We talk about how we would like to attack a scene. We remind each other na ‘I’m supposed to like you here,” he explained.

Jason, meanwhile, is excited to work again with Shaina.

“Nakaka-excite kasi yung mga naka-trabaho mo noon, makakatrabaho mo ulit,” says Jason. “Para kay Shaina ’to. Big step ito para sa career niya,” he added.