After decades in the industry and countless iconic roles under her belt, Gladys Reyes shows no signs of slowing down.
The Primera Kontrabida continues to prove that true passion knows no limits and that there’s always something new to discover, even for a veteran like her.
Fresh from shooting the second season of “Cruz vs. Cruz” and joining Star Magic’s powerhouse roster of artists, Gladys shared with us her excitement over new challenges ahead.
“Nakatapos tayo ng isang musical film titled ‘The Heart of Music,’ and recently, we had a premiere night, so marami nang medyo nakasilip doon sa initial preview ng pelikula. Ako po ay nagpapasalamat kasi talagang ang daming sumuporta at tumulong,” she said.
The film, which opens in cinemas this December 10, marks a fresh chapter for the actress, her first foray into a musical family drama.
When asked to describe her experience in one word, she simply smiled and said, “Ibang-iba.”
Even with her established reputation as one of the country’s most formidable onscreen villains, Gladys remains open to breaking her own mold.
“Why not? Katulad nga nitong ‘The Heart of Music’—this is really unexpected,” she said, hinting at her eagerness to explore roles beyond the usual kontrabida archetype.
When asked whether she envisions herself acting for the rest of her life, her response was both humble and telling: “Lalo kong navavalidate na ito talaga ‘yung gusto kong gawin hanggang sa pagtanda ko. Hangga’t gusto nila ako, hangga’t gusto ako ng tao, hangga’t may proyekto na para sa akin na gusto kong gawin—gusto ko ito.”
And even after portraying countless complex women, Gladys still dreams of diving into stories she’s yet to tell.
“Gusto ko ‘yung mala-‘Gone Girl’, may pagka-bida-kontrabida… Tsaka ‘yung parang film ni Ate V noon, ‘Tagos Ng Dugo’—‘yung may revenge at paghihiganti. I want to do a movie also—I have a brother who has a special need, who has autism. Gusto ko siguro mag-portray also ng a person with autism.”
