
Recipient of 2016 Aliw Awards for Best Non-Musical and 2016
Broadway World Awards for Best Filipino Play New/Revival, " Happiness Is A
Pearl, " an original play by acclaimed Literature Hall Of Famer Carlos
Palanca Memorial Awardee Rody Vera is having a comeback beginning August 25 and
running until September 17 at Arts Above, Artist Playground II, 112 West Avenue
Bldg., West Avenue, Quezon City. The play is a repeat performance from last
year due to insistent public demand.
The play tells the story of Kenji (Glen Asaytona, TJ dela Paz, Julian Roxas and
Arvin Trinidad) a Japanese Hosto, who has the pearl sutured in his manhood. She
fell in love with Maria (Ahlyxon Leyva, Sheena Ramos and Ira Ruzz) a poor
Filipina working as a Japayuki. Their story was disturbed by Mari (Catherine
Go, Micah Musa and April Jasmin Morales) who was once married to a billionaire
businessman who left her when she became obsessed to the happiness brought by
Kenji. Torn between love and happiness. Intertwined by fate and struggle.
" Happiness Is A Pearl " narrates how decision matters most. With the
rest of the ensemble: Star Alferez, Jessa Bisnar, Rey Ann Guilas, Joyan Kiu,
Beaulah Mae Saycon, Sheneill Solis and Princess Tuason, the show complemented
as a whole.

The venue which was transformed into a Japanese pub created a very nice
impression and expression to spectators. Scenes from the three leads were
provocatively and artistically sensuous. What made it erotically beautiful was
the interpretation of happiness through the sensual dance tango, the highlight
of the play and the core in expressing passion and pleasure. Thanks to Paul
Jake Paule (Director) and Roeder Camañag (Artistic Director) for motivating.
Jesse Lucas (Music Composer) for the Japanese feeling through music and Lezlie
Dailisan (Choreographer) for the courage through tango.
For ticket inquiries call: Ticketworld at 891-9999 or log on to
www.ticketworld.com.ph Kimberly Somoza at 09759193179
Text and Photos by Gilbert Kim Sancha.
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