Showtime presents real-life stories of 5 contestants

MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN’s It’s Showtime will venture into acting once again to inspire viewers in its Holy Week drama special that airs until Wednesday.

Vice Ganda will showcase his dramatic chops today to bring to life what Stars on 45 wildcard finalist Reuben Quilantang had to go through before taking the limelight on the Showtime stage.

Coleen Garcia will depict a lesbian in the life story of That’s My Tomboy finalist Chucks Ledbetter tomorrow. This will be followed by the inspiring tale of Vhong Navarro “Kalokalike” Mark Tyler dela Cruz. The character will be played by Vhong Navarro, who remarked that he didn’t expect he would find it hard to act out his Kalokalike’s life experiences.

Yesterday, Karylle portrayed Stars on 45 grand champion Haydee Manosca, while Billy Crawford played as Charlie Fry, Stars runner-up.

Also featured in the special are Jhong Hilario, Kuya Kim Atienza, Teddy Corpuz, Jugs Jugueta, Ryan Bang and Eruption, and some veteran actors as special guests.