Gladys Reyes reunites with ‘Mara Clara’ co-stars in music video

“Nakakatuwa at kinilig ako kanina hearing their reactions sa bawat paglabas ng characters,” she shared.

The actress expressed her gratitude to everyone who made time for the project, particularly Judy Ann, despite her busy schedule.

“First of all, of course, Ms. Judy Ann Santos, thank you so much. Talagang yung pagmamahalan namin ay tumatagal na rin hanggang ngayon. At salamat talaga kay Judy Ann. Kahit na ganoon siya ka-busy, naglaan talaga siya ng oras,” Gladys said.

She also highlighted the participation of Juan Rodrigo and Susan Africa, who played her parents in the iconic television series “Mara Clara.”

“And of course, Tito Juan Rodrigo, Ms. Susan Africa. Sila naman ang mga nanay at tatay ko sa Mara Clara, ‘di ba?” she added.

Gladys also welcomed Wowie, whom she described as a very good friend, and Christopher, with whom she first worked on “Mara Clara” at ABS-CBN.

“At siyempre, hindi puwedeng hindi kasama si Christopher de Leon kasi doon naman talaga kami nagkakilala sa isang teleserye, ‘di ba? Sa ‘Mara Clara,’ dito rin sa ABS-CBN,” she recalled.

The actress admitted that gathering everyone for the shoot was initially a challenge, given their respective schedules. She even considered extending the production to two days, particularly because of Judy Ann’s commitments.

“Noong una, iniisip ko na baka kailanganin ng dalawang araw. Baka mahirap ang schedule ni Juday. Pero wow! Thank God, talagang napagsama-sama po natin sila sa isang araw, at napaka-smooth ng aming shoot,” Gladys said.

Beyond the reunion, however, “Primera Kontrabida” represents a personal milestone for Gladys, who revealed that she had never imagined having an original song of her own in spite of her long career.

“For all this time, panay kanta lang talaga kami sa mga shows. Wala pa talaga akong sariling kanta,” she shared.

“In my many years in the industry, never ko talagang naisip na magkakaroon ako ng chance to have my own song. Until eto na, through StarPop, nabigyan po ako ng pagkakataon.”

Gladys said she would always be grateful for the opportunity, noting how music allows artists to preserve a moment and make it last.

“I will always be grateful for this opportunity because, sabi nila, music can immortalize something, ‘di ba? Tapos nakakakilig when you see yourself on Spotify. Parang, ‘Ay, nandito na ako!’” she said.

For the actress, releasing her own music is both a dream come true and an answered prayer, especially as she explores a new creative pursuit outside acting.

Gladys also shared how supportive her son Kristoff has been throughout this new chapter. Like his mother, he is part of StarPop, but he has established himself as a singer-songwriter with his own musical style.

“Well, magkaiba kami ng genre, siyempre. Siya naman, talagang singer talaga, at nandoon ang puso niya sa paggawa ng mga awitin at sa pag-awit,” she said.

Despite their differences in musical style, Gladys admires her son’s dedication to his craft.

“Kahit na mas bata sa akin si Kristoff, nakita ko na ang passion niya talaga sa pag-awit at sa paggawa ng mga awitin,” she added.

With Kristoff’s musical background and her own newfound experience as a recording artist, Gladys is hoping that their paths will eventually meet in the studio.

“Kaya ang dream ko siguro, magkaroon ng collaboration with him,” she said.