Gladys, Robert, and Isay tackle the heart of music

Acclaimed actress Gladys Reyes Sommereux expressed her overwhelming joy, describing it as a dream come true to finally take center stage in a musical film entitled "The Heart of Music.

- ROBERT REQUINTINA

The experience fulfilled a lifelong aspiration, allowing her to showcase her talent in a stunning new way. This was the first time Gladys would be singing on screen since she entered the entertainment industry in 1984.

During a media conference for the film, Gladys revealed that she took voice lessons at the University of the Philippines to prepare for her role.

"Noong first day ko, tinanong ako kung may background na raw ba ako sa music. Sabi ko, 'Wala po talaga.' Then pinakita ko na sa teacher ko yung piyesa na gagamitin. (On my first day, I was asked if I had any background in music. I said, 'I don't really.' Then I showed my teacher the piece that I would be using.)

"Dahil limited lang yung time namin, sabi ko kung pwedeng derecho na kami sa piyesa. Sa na kuha ko naman yung first few lines ng notes. Pero mahirap pala lalo na kung ngayon pa lang ako mag-uumpisa. (Since our time was limited, I said we could get straight to the piece. I took the first few lines of notes. But it wasn't easy, especially when I was just starting out.)

"So habang nag-piano siya, ako naman ang kumakanta. Tapos tinitignan niya yung weakness and strength mo. Minsan yun ang sakit ko. Medyo throaty ako kaya medyo napapagod agad ang boses ko. (So while the teacher plays the piano, I sing. Then my teacher looks at my weaknesses and strengths. I'm a bit throaty, so my voice gets a bit tired.)"