MANILA, Philippines -- Fans of Rica Peralejo will finally get to watch the former sexy star on TV anew, as she marks her acting comeback with the upcoming Mother's Day episode of "Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK)."
In the May 11 episode of the long-running drama anthology, Peralejo portrays Minda, a young widowed mom who leaves her children in the care of her late husband's family to earn a living, only to find out, upon her return, that her sons and daughters have been maltreated.
Portraying the young Minda is former child star Celine Lim, who is seen paired with the character's would-be husband, played by actor Allen Dizon, in the teaser released Friday for the episode.
Joining Peralejo, Dizon and Lim in the cast are Pamu Pamorada, Dexter Doria, Deydey Amansec, Carlo Lacana, Benjamin de Guzman, Anja Aguilar, Johan Santos, Gemmae Custodio, Liz Alindogan, and Aloysius Noronia.
The episode was written and directed by Arah Badayos and Raz dela Torre, respectively.
Peralejo's dramatic portrayal in "MMK" is the former teen star's comeback acting project after a year-long hiatus.
The 32-year-old actress, who was married in 2009 to Joseph Bonifacio, has been less active in showbiz since settling down.
In recent years, however, she has made guest appearances in various ABS-CBN programs, including the noontime variety program "It's Showtime," and the TV series "100 Days to Heaven."
Her part in the Mother's Day episode of "MMK" is her third starring role in the drama anthology since 2011.
