Rising star Julia Barretto will now star in the original series Mira Bella after ABS-CBN decided to cancel the remake of Cofradia which is set to launch her in full stardom (read story here).
Just like Cofradia (which drew controversy even before it went into production the reason why ABS-CBN decided not to continue with the project), Julia will be playing the title role in Mira Bella. A "fantaserye" in the making, Mira Bella will center on the title character as she overcomes a certain curse.
Playing Julia Barretto's leading men in Mira Bella are Kiko Estrada and Diego Loyzaga, who is currently her love interest in Wansapanataym presents Petrang Paminta. All from showbiz clans, the all-original series excites with what these proteges can offer.
Diego Loyzaga (the son of Cesar Montano and Teresa Loyzaga) was first seen in the Mara Clara remake. Meanwhile, Kiko Estrada (who is the son of Gary Estrada and Cheska Diaz) is currently part of Annaliza as the bestfriend of Sue Ramirez's character.
Aside from Julia, Kiko and Diego, Mira Bella also stars Gloria Diaz, Mylene Dizon, John 'Sweet' Lapus, James Blanco and Pokwang. Directed by Erick Salud (Aryana, May Isang Pangarap) and Jerome Chavez Pobocan (Mara Clara, May Bukas Pa), Mira Bella is expected to hit television screens soon.
