Zanjoe Marudo gets real on respect, controversy, on protecting wife Ria Atayde

Amid recent controversy, Zanjoe Marudo speaks up on respecting women, protecting his wife, and choosing meaningful roles in “A Silent Noise.”

For Zanjoe Marudo, there is no excuse to disrespect anyone, especially women.

Timely, too. March is National Women’s Month, and in light of the controversy involving Anne Curtis and lawmaker Bong Suntay’s offensive remarks toward the “It’s Showtime” host, the Kapamilya actor made his stance clear: no one has the right to disrespect others, regardless of status in life.

At the recent special screening of “A Silent Noise” at Gateway Mall 2, Zanjoe said: “Hindi maganda na nababastos ang mga kababaihan sa kahit na anong form. Hindi lang naman dahil may asawa na ako—pati ‘yong mga kapatid kong babae. Hindi lang naman mga babae, lahat ng tao sa paligid natin.”

When asked how he would react if someone disrespected his wife, Ria Atayde, Zanjoe admitted it would depend on the situation. “Kung talagang mali, magre-react ka rin, ‘di ba? Depende sa sitwasyon. Mahirap magsalita nang wala ka sa posisyon na ‘yon.

“Isa lang ang pinakapunto doon: respeto sa lahat. Parang lahat na lang tayo tama, lahat na lang tayo may alam. Lalo na sa mundo ngayon, mas marami nang mali kaysa sa tama sa mga napapanood natin.”

Ria was present at “The Silent Noise” screening, where she praised both the script and Zanjoe’s performance.

The actor is grateful for having a supportive wife who continues to push him to grow. “Oo, suportado niya talaga kami, lalo na pagdating sa mga projects namin ni Angelica (Panganiban). Ang sarap kasi ‘di ka laging nakakatagpo ng partner o katrabaho na paulit-ulit kayong binibigyan ng projects—iba’t ibang kuwento, iba’t ibang genre—na pinagkakatiwalaan kayong magkasama.

“Napakaswerte ko na mayroon akong asawa tulad ni Ria. ‘Di siya nagiging hadlang sa gusto kong gawin pagdating sa career. Nandoon siya, nakasuporta. Mas napapaganda mo, mas naggo-grow ka as an actor. Walang pigil, walang stress.”

Playing Anton Carpio, the patriarch of the Carpio family, Zanjoe admitted it was the character and material that convinced him to say “yes” to the series.

“Mas iba na ‘yong mga desisyon ko sa buhay, unlike before na ‘pag gustong-gusto ko ang project, I would say “yes” on the spot kahit saan pa ‘yan. Ngayon, marami na akong kino-consider, like locations,” he explained.

“Malayo ito, pero pumayag ako dahil sobrang hirap palagpasin ‘yong character, ang istorya, ang series. Of course, thankful kami na isa kami sa mauunang gagawa ng mini-series for Prime Video. Malaking tulong ito—not just for our careers—dahil mapapanood kami globally.”

Despite recently working with Angelica in “Unmarry,” Zanjoe shared that his role in “A Silent Noise” offers something new.

“Iba eh. ‘Di ko pa nagagawa ang ganitong klaseng character. Maraming layers na pinapakita, na hindi mo dapat ipahalata pero nahahalata,” he said.

“Naka-work ko na si Direk Onat Diaz sa ganitong tema dati, pero sa tingin ko, mas iba ang atake nito.”

Asked if he’s open to working with Angelica again, Zanjoe didn’t hesitate. “Oo naman. Wala namang problema sa akin kung bagay sa amin at sa tingin namin kaya naming gampanan ‘yong characters.”

“A Silent Noise” premiered on Prime Video on March 20 locally and in more than 240 countries worldwide. Produced by ABS-CBN Studios, the series also stars KD Omalin, Zaijian Jaranilla, Ralph Malibunas, Kakki Teodoro, Joel Saracho, Junjun Quintana, Karina Bautista, Tommy Alejandrino, Mutya Orquia, Joem Bascon, Monching Gutierrez, and features special participation from Mylene Dizon.

 

 

Isa lang ang pinakapunto doon: respeto sa lahat. Parang lahat na lang tayo may alam. Lalo na sa mundo ngayon, mas marami nang mali kaysa sa tama sa mga napapanood natin.

Zanjoe Marudo

 

 

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