Benedix Ramos, Sheena Belarmino join Morissette in 'The Notebook'

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MANILA, Philippines — Young actors Benedix Ramos and Sheena Belarmino are the latest cast additions for the international premiere of "The Notebook" musical coming to Manila.

The production is a musical adaptation of the 1996 novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks, which was famously turned into a 2004 film starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams.

"The Notebook: The Musical" is in the middle of a North American tour running until August 2026 then it will make its international debut the following month in Makati's Samsung Performing Arts Theater.

Featuring music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson and a script by Bekah Brunstetter, the musical offers a more intimate and reflective take on Sparks' book by portraying lead characters Allie and Noah across multiple stages of their lives.

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Morissette Amon was recently announced to portray Middle Allie, marking her return to theater having done "Camp Rock: The Musical" and "The Mister Kupido Musical" in the past.

Belarmino will play the younger version of Allie while Ramos takes on Young Noah. The two have previously worked together on "Tabing Ilog: The Musical," "Next to Normal" and "Bar Boys: The Musical."

Ramos rose to fame on "Pinoy Big Brother Kumunity Season 10: Celebrity Edition" while Belarmino also did productions of "One More Chance: The Musical" and "Spring Awakening."

The original production received Tony nominations for Best Book of a Musical and acting nods for Dorian Harewood and Maryann Plunkett. It was also up for the Best Musical Theater Album Grammy, losing to "Hell's Kitchen."

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