Rocco Nacino acts opposite Nora Aunor

CEBU, Philippines - GMA Artist Center star and one of the Kapuso Network’s talented leading men Rocco Nacino feels honoured to be working with Superstar Nora Aunor and respected director Joel Lamangan via a Cinemalaya entry titled “Hustisya” which will be shown this year.

According to him, Nora’s overwhelming presence on the set was just undeniable. “Doon ko na-realize ‘yung sinasabi nila na ang lakas ng aura niya.  Nangungusap ang mga mata niya.”

In “Hustisya,” Rocco breathes life to the character of a lawyer who becomes a bad influence on a probinsyana which will be portrayed by Nora.

He mentioned that he used to observed lawyers at several hearings which helped him give further justice to his role.

The Kapuso actor admits that his acting skills were put to test in his second Cinemalaya stint. “Sa una, natakot ako. Doon na pumasok si Direk Joel Lamangan. Sasabihan niya ako, ‘Rocco, Rocco, more confidence,’” shares the award-winning actor.

However, Rocco is quick to add that he eventually learned to keep cool and thrive under pressure. “Ngayon, napapantayan ko na ‘yung emotions na ibinibigay ni Ms. Nora. She has been very helpful, parang isang kaibigan. Actually, tawag niya sa akin ‘anak,’” he adds.

Meanwhile, Rocco Nacino is currently part of GMA Network’s musical variety program “Sunday All Stars.” (FREEMAN)