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| Andres Muhlach as Adie in Bagets The Musical |
Andres Muhlach continues the
legacy of Adie in Bagets The Musical
The young Muhlach takes on his father’s iconic role for Bagets The Musical.
Four decades since the original Bagets film became a hit, the legacy of
Adie lives on as another Muhlach takes the spotlight in Bagets The Musical.
Andres Muhlach, fresh from his film
debut in Minamahal: 100 Bulaklak Para Kay
Luna, will step into the role once played by his father, Aga Muhlach, in
the 2026 stage adaptation of the beloved 1984 classic.
He completes the new-generation Bagets barkada, alternating
performances with fellow VIVA artist Mico Hendrix Chua.
With this final cast reveal,
audiences are all set to relive the magic, friendship, and first-love thrills
of their teenage years.
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| Andres Muhlach as Adie in Bagets The Musical |
From Aga to Andres
It is a full-circle moment for the
young star to breathe new life into Adie, the charming boy-next-door.
“I understand how big Bagets was, and still is, in the
Philippines. It’s such a huge part of many Filipino childhood,” he says. “To be
part of it, let alone play my dad’s role, feels surreal.”
The original Adie, Aga Muhlach,
could not be prouder.
“When we first found out that I got
his breakthrough portrayal, he was super happy for me,” he shares. “He was also
excited to see how I’m going to approach the character.”
Making the role his own
Bagets The Musical marks Andres’ first major
theater project. Nerves were real, he admits, but with thorough practice and
workshops, he felt ready.
“It’s really about honing your
talents,” he says. “Once you start learning more about yourself and your
abilities, it just makes you more motivated—to perform, improve, and keep
getting better.”
While some might call it following
in his father’s footsteps, he sees it differently.
“I’d want this to be my own path,”
he explains.
“At the end of the day, the hard
work is on us, the new Bagets cast.
What we put out isn’t because of what the original actors did, but because we
want to create something worthy for today’s fans.”
His dedication was evident in his
thorough preparation for the role. Muhlach trained extensively, entered
auditions well-prepared, and sang before the panel, even though he had never
done anything like it on the spot.
“Ever since I was little, I dreamed
of seeing myself on the silver screen and on stage,” shares Muhlach. “Now it’s
happening. I just feel blessed.”
The rising star has already built a
resume that includes TV series like Ang
Mutya ng Section E and Da Pers Family.
The heart of ‘Bagets The Musical’
Though he has played high school
roles before, Bagets The Musical
gives him a chance to show a different side.
“Playing Adie now is a completely
new experience,” he says. “He’s still the charismatic, charming boy-next-door
type, but his story feels more mature because of his love interest.”
Audiences can once again enjoy the
thrills and mischief of student days with the barkada.
“Atasha and I studied abroad, but I
enjoyed my time here more because I was with my best friends,” he recalls.
“Nothing beats being close to the people who made student life bearable. That’s
really at the heart of Bagets The Musical.”
Bagets The Musical is scheduled to run from
January 23 to March 2026 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. Joining
Muhlach in the lead cast are Noel Comia Jr. and Tomas Rodriguez as Gilbert,
Milo Cruz and Migo Valid as Tonton, Ethan David and KD Estrada as Arnel, and
Jeff Moses and Sam Shoaf as Topee, and Mico Hendrix Chua as Adie.
The musical is a joint production of
VIVA Communications Inc, The Philippine STAR, and Newport World Resorts, guided
by the creative vision of the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)
Plus, with director Maribel Legarda, playwright J-mee Katanyag, and musical
director Vince Lim. Bagets the Musical is also supported through a partnership with Sun
Life Philippines.
Learn more about the artists and the
production through VIVA Communications Inc. (@vivaartistsagency), The Philippine
STAR (@philippinestar), and Newport World Resorts (@newportworldresorts) on
Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Sign up for the waitlist now via https://newportworldresorts.com/bagets-musical-waitlist
to be the first in line for tickets.
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