Elle Villanueva, dumalo sa tunay na court hearings para sa role sa bagong serye
- Elle Villanueva attended real court hearings to prepare for her lawyer role in Apoy sa Dugo
- The actress observed how lawyers and judges interact to make her portrayal more realistic
- Co-star Ashley Ortega shared that she enjoyed building chemistry with Villanueva while playing half-sisters
- Both actresses said working with veteran actress Pinky Amador is intimidating on-screen but fun off-camera
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Kapuso actress Elle Villanueva took an unusual but practical step to prepare for her role as a lawyer in the drama series Apoy sa Dugo.
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According to a report by Athena Imperial on 24 Oras, Villanueva attended actual court hearings to observe how legal professionals behave in real-life situations.
“Pumunta ako sa mga court hearings. So I observe attorneys, lawyers, and mga judge din kung paano ‘yung pakikitungo nila sa mga tao," she said.
The actress explained that watching real proceedings helped her understand how lawyers carry themselves and interact with others inside the courtroom.
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"So that’s what I observed, parang very sure sila, very precise and kung paano ‘yung pagtindig nila,” she added.
Villanueva portrays Atty. Vanessa Sangalang-Panganiban in the series, which airs on GMA Network’s GMA Afternoon Prime block.
Meanwhile, her co-star Ashley Ortega spoke about working with Villanueva for the first time. In the series, the two actresses play half-sisters, a relationship that required them to build a natural connection on and off camera.
“We really have to build chemistry even off-cam. So lagi kaming tabi sa tent and I love working with Elle. Super chill,” Ashley said.
Both actresses also opened up about sharing scenes with veteran actress Pinky Amador, who plays one of the antagonists in the show.
“Talagang nakakatakot kasi ‘yung tingin niya parang nanunusok, so noong una ko siyang ka-eksena talagang nakakalimutan ko ‘yung lines ko,” Elle shared.
“Sabi ko, 'oh my gosh I’m so sorry' kasi parang I’m stunned,” she added.
Despite her intense presence during scenes, Elle Villanueva and Ashley Ortega said veteran actress Pinky Amador is very different once the cameras stop rolling. The atmosphere on set is light and fun, with the cast often joking and laughing between takes.
“Masaya lang sa set even si Tita Pinky. Grabe mag-TikTok,” Ashley shared.
Villanueva added that the playful moments quickly shift back to intense acting when it’s time for the scene.
Aside from Villanueva, Ortega, and Amador, the series also features Derrick Monasterio and airs at 4:05 p.m.
Elle Villanueva (born February 18, 1996) is a Filipino actress, dancer, model, and brand endorser who is part of GMA Network’s talent management arm, Sparkle GMA Artist Center. She gained recognition for her lead roles in television dramas such as Return to Paradise, Makiling, and Apoy sa Dugo in 2026. Through these projects, Villanueva showcased her versatility in acting while also building her career in modeling and endorsements. Over time, she has become one of the promising young talents in the Kapuso network’s roster.
In separate news, Derrick Monasterio and Elle Villanueva became emotional while exchanging heartfelt promises during their appearance on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda. Monasterio assured Villanueva that he would strive to be a responsible provider and would always respect the values she learned from her family. In return, Villanueva promised to love and care for him throughout their lives together. However, she admitted she is not ready to have a child yet, explaining her concerns about raising one amid today’s political climate.
Meanwhile, Derrick Monasterio revealed that he was still seeing other women when he first started getting close to Elle Villanueva. He shared that when Villanueva suddenly stopped communicating with him, it made him realize how important she truly was in his life. The couple later confirmed their relationship publicly in 2023 and chose June 12 as the date they celebrate their anniversary. They are now set to headline the Kapuso Afternoon Prime series Apoy sa Dugo, which premiered March 2 on GMA Network.
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