Recently, Kiko Estrada became the center of talks online after he was removed in the cast of the remake of Darna. His sudden removal from the series has sparked controversies wherein some people believe that he was replaced for being hard-headed. However, there’s also a rumor that he was not fired from the show but he rather resigned because of conflict in schedule.
And now, it seems that more and more controversies are being linked to Kiko Estrada and his supposed character in Darna.
In the most recently vlog update of Showbiz Update featuring Ogie Diaz, Mama Loi and Ate Mrena, they talked about the real reason why Kiko is out in Darna.
According to Ogie Diaz, Kiko Estrada was suddenly removed from Darna for not showing up on the next cycle of the taping.
“Kasi naliliitan daw siya sa role niya,” Ogie said
“Ha? Bakit ano ba ang role n’ya?” Mama Loi asked.
According to the reports, Kiko’s role belongs in a love triangle between Joshua Garcia and Jane De Leon.
“Ang balita sa akin ay love triangle raw siya ni Joshua (Garcia) ni Jane de Leon bilang si Narda at si Darna,” Ogie said.
Mama Loi was shocked and even said that with his role, it would appear like he has the same importance with Joshua and Jane.
“Kaya nga nangarag sila (production team) kaya bigla-bigla na lamang silang kumuha ng kapalit at ang nahanap nila ay si Paolo Gumabao. In fairness okay din naman na choice ‘yun. Pero di ba, wala namang maliit na role?” Ogie added
Ogie Diaz then recalled the late veteran actor Eddie Garcia who will accept whatever role is given to him for as long as his name belongs in the cast of either a show or a movie.
Ogie then continued and said, “Si Kiko gusto yata parang off-beat na ibang klase na feeling niya ay big break sa kanya baka hindi niya ‘yun naramdaman.”
Mama Loi got curious and asked a followup question on Kiko’s sudden disappearance from the next cycle of the taping.
“Pero ‘Nay ‘yung sinabi mong bigla na lang siyang hindi um-attend (taping) ano ‘yung walang pasabi, walang paalam? On the day of the lock in hindi na lang siya dumating?” Mama Loi asked.
“Paano magpapaalam, e, bigla rin naman siyang nag-resign. Kaya nagkukumahog silang makahanap ng kapalit. Pero kapag ganyan alam mo sa isang istasyon sa akin lang ha (opinyon) pag nag-attitude ka mamarkahan ka nila.
“Mamarkahan ka ng production, mamarkahan ka ng network. Kaya posible na hindi ka nga ban pero may silent ban. May mga ganyan kasi minsan ayaw na nilang maka-trabaho ‘yung mga ganu’n na napaka-unprofessional. Pero hindi naman natin alam kung ano naman ‘yung dahilan ni Kiko,” Ogie Diaz continues.
Ogie then noted that as a producer and a manager, he wouldn’t want to work with someone like him for it will only cause stress.
Ogie then continued and said, “Kung anuman ang rason ni Kiko sana ay hindi niya pinagsisihan pero ‘yung biglaang pagre-resign kung totoo man ito na sana ay hindi pero kung totoo man, e, parang hindi yata maganda dapat ahead of time. Saka kung na-establish na ‘yung karakter ang hirap no’n ah.”‘
Mama Loi and Ogie Diaz then took notice of the fact that Kiko’s actions made it difficult for everyone for they had to retake all the scenes that included him.
Furthermore, Ogie said that somehow, Kiko Estrada went on hiatus on social media.
“Korek! E, di retake lahat, re-shoot kasi nandoon siya, paano ‘yan? Aabangan natin ang susunod na kabanata diyan.
“Saka parang nagpahinga si Kiko Estrada. Absent muna siya sa social media kasi tinanggal na niya lahat ng post niya kasi na zero post siya at zero following pero verified ‘yung account niya na may 464 thoudand followers.
“Baka ito na ‘yung hudyat na gusto muna niyang magpahinga. Dahil one time sabi niya sa akin, ‘magpapahinga muna ako sa social media, tito Ogie.’
“Dati ha, sabi niya sa akin after nila ni Heaven (Peralejo), naku, e, sana maayos ‘yan ha? Importante ang mental health,” He said.
The tandem then continued with their vlog to congratulate Paolo Gumabao for being part of the show. They also noted how good of an actor he is.
“She mentioned how they used to play fun games together and have a food trip session eating street food, way back when they still had a simple life.
