MANILA, Philippines — When Ryza Cenon was still with GMA, her scene in previous soap opera “Ika-6 na Utos” showing her holding a toy gun became an instant Internet meme.
Now that Ryza has signed up with the Kapamilya network, she now has the chance to hold a real gun as part of the hit action series “Ang Probinsyano.”
In her Instagram account, Ryza posted a picture of her with the caption “Kilalanin si Aubrey sa ‘Ang Probinsyano’ mamaya after ng TV Patrol. #FPJAPNasorpresa.”
She also posted a video of her being a new Kapamilya that will enter the two-year teleserye.
Ryza plays the role of Aubrey Hidalgo, the first daughter of President Juan Policarpio (Rowell Santiago) and First Lady Marissa Hidalgo (Dawn Zulueta). It looks like her character will have a big impact in the show.
On her first appearance in the show last week, Aubrey surprised her family for her younger brother’s birthday celebration.
Netizens had mixed reactions on Ryza's inclusion in the show.
Na-surprise din ako sa pagdating ni Aubrey #RyzaCenon #AngProbinsyano
— JabezMagz (@sleepless_jabez) April 26, 2018
kabog si #RyzaCenon #Angprobinsyano
— Jeff Rivera (@Yopejgatchi) April 26, 2018
from Villain(ika 6 na utos) to Good Character Aubrey Hidalgo i don’t mind the switch, she’s gonna nailed it. #FPJAPNasorpresa #RyzaCenon
— Ron Reiel A. Rolloda (@RReiel42) April 26, 2018
A netizen even thinks Ryza's character in "Ang Probinsyano" looks like "Wonder Woman" star Gal Gadot.
Gal Gadot ng Pilipinas! @iamryzacenon #RyzaCenon pic.twitter.com/Arg5VlmZMo
— ryza cenon (@aboutryzacenon) April 27, 2018
Gusto kong ulitin ung scene ni ate aubrey ansaya kase #FPJAPNasorpresa #RyzaCenon
— RYZA CENON BELIEVERS DAVAO (@RCB_davao) April 26, 2018
A netizen, however, said that Ryza's inclusion means a longer plot for "Ang Probinsyano," which is running for almost three years now.
May bagong bertud na sa Ang Probinsyano. Hahaba pa ang storya #RyzaCenon sa #FPJAPHatidSundo pic.twitter.com/1IM4JI2Uri
— Raxy Yangkong || Mumsh (@raxyangkong) April 27, 2018
Ryza officially became a Kapamilya last month. She said in interviews that she made the decision to transfer from her home network of many years to the new one because she wants to explore, work with other celebrities and learn from them.
The new Kapamilya will also star in the coming Angel Locsin teleserye “The General’s Daughter,” soon to air on primetime.
Ryza Cenon's First TV Series In ABS-CBN Is 'The General's Daughter' With Angel Locsin, Maricel Soriano, Janice De Belen & Eula Valdes https://t.co/lqmLqOpkvN#ShowbizPortal #RyzaCenon #TheGeneralsDaughter pic.twitter.com/GLirdbHdrZ
— Mario E. Bautista (@marioeb2006) April 15, 2018