Dennis Trillo. Picture: Instagram/@aguilaartists
Of the handful of villain roles he has had in his profession, Dennis Trillo senses that Yuta Saito, the Japanese Imperial Military officer that he performs within the struggle drama “Pulang Araw,” might very properly find yourself being the viewers’ most-hated.
“For positive, folks will likely be indignant at him. As a result of he actually is shameless. He has no redeeming elements to this point. The kindness he exhibits is only a facade. However deep inside, he has darkish secrets and techniques and evil plans,” Dennis mentioned at a press convention.
“However that’s the way you gauge how efficient you might be. In the event that they discover your portrayal good, then they may get affected,” he identified. A narrative in regards to the plight of Filipinos throughout World Conflict II wouldn’t be full with out delving into the horrors consolation ladies endured by the hands of Japanese troopers. It goes with out saying that depicting sexual abuse has been the hardest for Dennis but.
“It was troublesome as a result of it was my first time doing one thing like that for a scene. It was a really delicate scene. And earlier than we shot it, we needed to rehearse it rigorously in a protected house the place we may very well be snug,” the GMA 7 star mentioned.
Dennis sometimes performs the hero or romantic lead. However portraying the antagonist is simply as essential for Dennis, who approaches his function as Saito with the identical dedication he offers to his different roles. “The protagonists wouldn’t be as efficient if there have been no villains to problem them,” he identified. “Additionally they draw anger, feelings from the villains.”
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Except for the depravity of his character’s actions, language posed the following greatest problem for Dennis. He must sound fluent in Japanese and, on the identical time, converse Tagalog and English with a thick accent. Fortunately, he has entry to Japanese language tutors who information him alongside the way in which.
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“There are a number of Japanese traces I’ve to check. It’s info overload. We’re telling essential tales, so we are able to’t afford to make errors. That’s why our director, Dominic Zapata, checks each element,” mentioned Dennis, who did his personal analysis about World Conflict II and watched movies associated to the topic, like “Pearl Harbor” and “Letters from Iwo Jima.”
‘Muscle reminiscence’
“It’s not straightforward. I don’t let go of the script throughout taping. I hearken to the recordings of my Japanese traces again and again till I’m in a position to familiarize myself with their sound … till all of it turns into muscle reminiscence for me.”
In a method, the 43-year-old actor felt like a pupil yet again. “It’s as if I’ve an examination to arrange for. Seeing my Japanese lecturers pleased and happy with my work offers me a unique type of satisfaction,” he mentioned. Dennis is not any stranger to tasks set throughout the Japanese occupation. In his first large film break, the 2004 struggle drama movie “Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita,” Dennis portrayed a transgender lady who falls for a Japanese soldier, however in a while turns into a spy within the guerrilla motion
“It’s completely different from ‘Aishite Imasu.’ They’re each set in the identical interval, however after all, the characters are very completely different. I discover it attention-grabbing that this time, I play the Japanese character. I’m the villain. It’s like coming full circle,” he mentioned.
How does he shake off such a heavy character after the director shouts minimize? “I watch humorous movies at house. I can’t sleep straight away after I get house. I nonetheless must take a shower, do different issues. So, I watch extra humorous movies for constructive vitality,” he mentioned.
Dennis has been in present biz for twenty years. That he continues to land essential roles in high-profile tasks is a blessing.
“I first acquired wind of this undertaking years in the past. The story nonetheless wasn’t what it’s now. I bear in mind telling myself that if it pushed by, it was going to be one among GMA’s greatest, most essential tasks—a narrative in regards to the hardships and bravado of Filipinos. I dreamed of being a part of it,” he mentioned.
“Once I noticed that the solid was already full, I informed myself, ‘I’ll simply watch it.’ Nevertheless, after a couple of weeks, I acquired a name. There was nonetheless a task to be stuffed, and this was it,” Dennis recalled.
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“I’ve been within the trade for 20 years. I need to give viewers one thing new to look at. You don’t need folks to get bored with watching you,” he added.
