Atasha Muhlach bags 'Annie Batungbakal' musical lead role

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MANILA, Philippines — After her twin Andres Muhlach took on the role originated by their father Aga in "Bagets" musical, it is Atasha Muhlach's turn to take on the lead role as the titular star in "Bongga Ka, 'Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical."

The production is based on the songs of the Manila Sound band Hotdog, which was supposed to be staged six years ago but was postponed due to the pandemic.

The '70s-Manila set musical will follow Atasha's Annie who sneaks into the glamorous disco scene to chase her dream of becoming a fashion designer and risks losing herself in the process.

Hotdog hits like "Manila," "Pers Lab," "Beh, Buti Nga," "Panaginip," "O, Lumapit Ka," "Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko," and the titular track are expected to be featured.

Newport World Resorts, VIVA Communications, and The Philippine STAR are reuniting to produce after staging "Bagets the Musical" earlier this year at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.

"Bongga Ka, 'Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical" will run this September at the same venue where coincidentally Atasha made her theater debut in 2011 for "The Sound of Music" as Brigitta von Trapp.

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That musical and several Jollibee commercials with her family were initially Atasha's only showbiz experience as she focused on graduating from college. 

She signed a contact with VIVA in 2023, which led to stints a hosting stint in "Eat Bulaga,"  and starring in the shows "Bad Genius," "Everyone Knows Every Juan," and "Da Pers Family" with her parents, Aga and Charlene, and twin Andres.

Atasha was also able to record and releases her first single "Pasuyo."

Atasha joins previously announced actors KD Estrada and alternating stars Sam Concepcion, Jeff Moses, and Anthony Rosaldo.

Jackie Lou Blanco and Ring Antonio will alternate the head of House of Pasion.

Annie's gay co-worker and best friend, Toots, will be played by Gerhard Krysstopher, while Air Paz-Pablico will play Annie's mom, Suzy.

Yani Lopez and Andrea Babierra will alternate as Annie's younger sister, Iste, while the street-smart balut vendor Amor will be played by Akie Cedilla. 

Completing the main cast are John Lapus and Dindo Divinagracia as they take turns playing Coco Banana's proprietor Tarurit and the Batungbakals' neighbor, Tito Tambay.

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