Derrick Monasterio is stepping back onto the theater stage as he takes on the role of Crisostomo Ibarra in the musical production 'Ibarra...Ngayon'.Actor Derrick Monasterio is embracing a new challenge in his career as he returns to theater and takes on the lead role of Crisostomo Ibarra in the stage musical Ibarra...Ngayon.
In an interview with Nelson Canlas on 24 Oras Weekend, Derrick reflected on the lessons he learned from portraying one of Philippine literature's most iconic characters.
“I guess as a better person. Kasi tinuruan ako nito ng disiplina. Tinuruan akong mahalin ang aking bayan. Kasi like sa mga past interviews ko sinasabi ko na parang I feel hopeless dito sa nangyayari sa Pilipinas. Pero as Ibarra hindi dapat ganu'n. Dapat hopeful ka pa din,” he said.
Showing her support during the musical's opening night was Derrick's girlfriend Elle Villanueva.
Elle expressed admiration for the dedication required in theater, saying she was inspired by Derrick's commitment to the production.
