Star Magic’s roster of young theater artists continue to quietly thrive, making heads turn with every stage performance.
Among them is Jordan Andrews from Star Circle Batch 15, who first captured public attention during PBB Kumunity Season 10 Celebrity Edition.
Jordan has steadily built a strong theater portfolio, appearing in acclaimed plays including “Ang Huling El Bimbo,” “Tabing Ilog: The Musical,” “Joseph the Dreamer,” and “Shrek The Musical.”
He was last seen in “Re-Orient: Narratives From Asian Voices (Play 1 – Stage Reading)” and is set to appear in “A Chorus Line” this March.
“Papunta na yung Manila to being the Broadway of Asia. I love that kasi ang daming performers na Pinoy all around the world that are trying to find saan sila pwede to fit in with their talent. Here in Manila, you can stay here because the theater industry is growing and booming talaga,” Jordan shared, expressing gratitude for being part of the country’s growing theater scene.
Also part of Star Magic’s roster of theater talents is Omar Uddin, who never fails to demonstrate true talent across a wide range of productions.
Some of his more notable work include “Tabing Ilog: The Musical,” “Bar Boys,” “Next to Normal,” and “Delia D.”
Last year, Omar appeared in “Quomodo Desolata Es? Isang Dalamhati,” which returns to the stage this January 30. He is also set to take part in “Spring Awakening” this February.
Talking about the greatest lessons he has learned so far, Omar shared, “Pag-empathize sa ibang tao, lalong-lalo na sa sarili mo kasi, personally ako, minsan kakalimutan ko na kung sino ako sa dami ng roles na ginagawa ko. I would try my best to ground myself and remember who I am, how I really am, and learn from it.”
Another standout talent is Lance Reblando, whose work onstage and onscreen continues to connect with audiences.
Her theater credits include “Tabing Ilog: The Musical,” “Rent,” “Mula sa Buwan,” and “Walang Aray: The Musical,” where she made history as the first transwoman to portray female lead.
She has since ventured into TV and movies, appearing in “Warla” and the hit series “Love at First Spike.”
“Sa bawat role na ginagampanan ko, hindi mo matatanggal yung lived experience ko as a trans woman. Kasi sobrang daming kinakaharap ng trans folks, lalo ng queer community, on a daily basis. So you get to see someone—me—play a role na off a trans experience,” Lance shared.
As made obvious in Jordan, Omar, and Lance’s track record, Star Magic’s roster of young theater talents reflects a collective standard of excellence where discipline, talent, and purpose-driven performances take center stage.
