From stagehand to star: Nar Cabico takes on Ada in 'Zsazsa Zaturnnah'
Actor Nar Cabico has been cast as the lead character Ada in the 20th-anniversary production of the Philippine musical 'Zsazsa Zaturnnah.' Cabico, who once worked as a stagehand for the show, describes the role as a full-circle moment in his career.
Why it matters
The production is a significant cultural touchstone in Philippine theater, known for its exploration of identity and acceptance through a campy superhero narrative.
Manila Bulletin - From stagehand to star: Nar Cabico takes on Ada in 'Zsazsa Zaturnnah'
From stagehand to star: Nar Cabico takes on Ada in 'Zsazsa Zaturnnah'
Twenty years ago, Nar Cabico was among the people working behind the scenes of "Zsazsa Zaturnnah Ze Muzikal," washing dishes, preparing props, and sweeping confetti after performances.
He was just 15 then, taking on his first job after high school. Little did he know that two decades later, he would return to the same production to play one of its most iconic characters.
Cabico has been cast as Ada in "Zsazsa Zaturnnah Ze Parteeeh!," the musical's 20th-anniversary production, marking a remarkable journey from backstage hand to the performer at the center of the story.
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