Talent manager Perry Lansigan of PPL Entertainment Group has put to rest rumors surrounding Ivana Alawi’s alleged “attitude problem” on the set of the Kapamilya action series “Batang Quiapo.”
Speaking on DJ Jhaiho’s radio show “Showbiz Sidelines,” Lansigan clarified the situation to address the circulating allegations on social media.
“From the very start… Three months lang dapat talaga ang kaniyang pag-iistay sa nasabing teleserye,” Lansigan explained.
He added, “Three months ang kanilang napagkasunduan at um-okay si Ivana. Pero dahil nag-click ang tambalan ni Bubbles at ni Tanggol, na-extend nang na-extend at nadagdagan pa ng maraming taping.”
Alawi joined the popular Kapamilya series in August 2023, where she played the role of Bubbles.
She was introduced in the new arc of the action series when her co-star Coco Martin’s Tanggol met Bubbles in a correctional facility, following the death of his love interest, Mokang, played by Lovi Poe.
The chemistry between Alawi and Martin’s characters led to an extension of her role beyond the initially agreed three months.
Despite their pairing’s success, Alawi’s departure is necessary due to her pre-existing commitments, which her management had previously agreed to.
“Hanggang sa hindi na po kinaya ng schedule bilang meron din pong mga prior commitment si Ivana sa mga shoots, vlogs and etc na na-oohan ng kaniyang management. Hindi na kakayanin talaga ni Ivana,” Ivana’s talent manager said.
