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"DELIA D.: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo" puts family at the heart of its story.
As Delia's path unfolds from drag bar performer to reality competition contender, she is guided by two mothers – her birth mother, Anet, and her drag mother, Mama Eme.
John ‘Sweet’ Lapus and Joann Yap Co as Mama Eme and Anet, respectively. NEWPORT WORLD RESORTS PHOTOS
In this musical celebration of dreams, love and family," Delia D." reminds us that behind every queen is a mother who raised her right.
Anet, portrayed by Joann Yap Co, is the loving and supportive mother of Delia.
While she remains largely in the background of Delia's journey from drag bar performer to singing contest hopeful, Anet's presence is constant, grounding, and deeply felt.
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She is the kind of mother who may not fully grasp the glitzy, unpredictable world her child moves through, but chooses to love without condition.
In contrast, Mama Eme guides Delia and the D' Divalettes through the emotional and artistic demands of the drag world.
John "Sweet" Lapus brings to life a character who commands and supports in equal measure.
There is nothing soft or saccharine about Mama Eme's way of mothering, but it is rooted in care all the same.
She pushes the queens not just to perform well, but to survive and succeed as individuals.
Yap Co (center) with Joshua Cabiladas (left) as Jose and Phi Palmos (right) as Delia.
This Mother's Day weekend, "Delia D." honors all mothers and mother figures with a special bundle.
Get her a seat at the show, including a signed souvenir program and a flower, specially prepared for the queens who nurture, guide, and inspire
"Delia D.: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo" runs until June 8 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.
Tickets are now available at SM Tickets, TicketWorld, HelixPay, and Newport World Resorts Box Office.
For inquiries, email Customer Care at [email protected].
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