Inigo Pascual pasok sa Fox musical drama na ‘Monarch’

Inigo Pascual

“FINALLY got a go signal from our US agent that Fox cued them na that we can announce na! Got the message at 4 am today.”

Ito ang mensahe ng handler ni Inigo Pascual na si Caress Caballero ng Cornerstone Entertainment tungkol sa international project ng singer-actor-songwriter.

Base sa inilabas ni Selome Hailu ng Variety online, “Actor and singer-songwriter Inigo Pascual has joined the cast of Fox’s upcoming musical drama ‘Monarch.’

“Previously announced cast members include Beth Ditto, Trace Adkins, Susan Sarandon, Anna Friel and Joshua Sasse. The series follows America’s ‘first family’ of country music, including mother Dottie Cantrell Roman (Sarandon), father Albie Roman (Adkins) and daughters Gigi Taylor-Roman (Ditto) and Nicolette ‘Nicky’ Roman (Friel), and son Luke Roman (Sasse).

“Pascual will play Ace Grayson, Nicky’s adopted son who also dreams of becoming a country star but faces some challenges along the way.

“Pascual is an established recording artist in the Philippines, where he is based. His self-titled debut album made it to No. 1 on Billboard’s Philippines chart. His second album, ‘Options,’ was released in June.

“On screen, he was most recently seen making a cameo in Jo Koy’s Netflix comedy special ‘In His Elements.’ He has also starred in several Filipino films and television series.

“Pascual is repped by Authentic Talent & Literary Management, Cornerstone Entertainment and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher.

“Monarch will debut midseason for Fox on Jan. 30 immediately after the NFC Championship game, with the show’s second episode airing on Feb. 1. The series hails from writer Melissa London Hilfers, who will also executive produce.

“Michael Rauch is the executive producer and showrunner. Gail Berman and Hend Baghdady of The Jackal Group and Sandbox Entertainment’s Jason Owen also executive produce. Jason Ensler is directing and executive producing the first episode.

“Adam Anders serves as executive music producer, with the series set to feature original music and covers. The series is produced and wholly owned by Fox Entertainment.”

Nitong mid-July 2021 nagpadala ng audition video niya si Inigo sa producer ng show at ang iba pang detalyeng kinailangan nila ay ni-research na nila ito sa online at nagulat sila kung gaano kasikat at maraming awards ang natanggap na ng binata.

Nitong Agosto inihatid ng handler niya si Inigo kasama ang Cornerstone Vice President Jeff Vadillo para sa iba pang face to face meeting nila with the producers na ginawa sa Atlanta, USA.

Sa Atlanta rin maninirahan si Inigo kasama ang Mommy Donabelle Lazaro niya pero bawal siyang sumama during the taping dahil mahigpit daw ang production.

Kung walang aberyang mangyayari ay sa January 2022 ipalalabas ang country musical drama TV series.

Sobrang saya naman ng Cornerstone management ni Inigo sa pangunguna ng manager niyang si Erickson Raymundo.

Ipinost ni Erickson ang Variety write-up ng alaga at may caption, “THE SECRET IS FINALLY OUT!!! Inigo Pascual JOINS LEAD CAST OF FOX’S MUSICAL DRAMA ‘MONARCH’. Alongside Hollywood iconic stars Susan Sarandon, Anna Friel, Albie Roman and many others. Another huge milestone for you Inigo. You truly deserve this big shot! CONGRATULATIONS!”

“INIGO! TRULY YOU ARE A WORLDCLASS ARTIST! Best birthday gift for you Inigo Pascual !! So proud of you!”