MANILA, Philippines - Mikael Daez and Andrea Torres prove to be one of GMA Network’s most sought-after love teams, both locally and abroad, after a sold-out premiere night of their GMA and CTN co-produced mini-TV series Blood in Dispute in Cambodia.
The premiere night at the Legend Cinema was the highlight of the CTN Star Tour in Cambodia organized by GMA Worldwide, Inc., GMA’s content distribution arm, and CTN, Cambodia’s leading television network.
According to CTN, it was the first time that a local Khmer movie/mini-series had sold out as the pair’s fans flocked to the cinema to see their favorite Filipino stars. The series’ premiere was well-received as Mikael and Andrea impressed the crowd with their performance, along with their Cambodian co-stars Khat Vaihang, Meas Thorn Sreynai and veteran actor Tep Rindaro.
Mikael expressed his gratitude for the support from their fans in Cambodia, as well as the effort that was put into organizing the premiere night. “I was really impressed with the way they prepared for the premiere of Blood in Dispute. To the producers and the production crew, my sincerest gratitude! And to the fans, our heartfelt appreciation for making the premiere a big success. We hope to bring you more collaboration projects between the Philippines and Cambodia,” he said.
Andrea also conveyed her tremendous gratitude to their Cambodian fans and hopes they enjoy Blood in Dispute. “Thank you very, very, very much for the support you have been giving me and Mikael. Cambodia is like a second home because of your love. We’re always happy to visit you and make good movies,” she shared.
With the rising demand for GMA content in the Asian region, Mikael and Andrea have gained a sizeable following after the airing of their series Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga on CTN.
“Whenever we sell our dramas, we not only promote the content and our Filipino culture, but our stars as well. If the dramas rate well in a particular country, our talents gain recognition internationally. The very warm reception by local fans during our star tour promos proves that our talents have the potential of making it big outside the domestic market,” said GMA Worldwide, Inc. VP Roxanne Barcelona.
Mikael and Andrea had an eventful weekend in Cambodia, which included an interview and a pictorial with CTN for Blood in Dispute, as well as a courtesy call on His Excellency Christian Montero, Philippine Ambassador to Cambodia. They also took some time off to experience the local cuisine and meet their fans.
Blood in Dispute, also produced by Phum Pich Films, will begin airing in Cambodia on CTN and is scheduled to premiere in the Philippines on GMA this year.