Maricel is back at ABS-CBN

DIAMOND Star Maricel Soriano recently signed a new contract with ABS-CBN and will be part of upcoming series "Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin."

She will be joined in the series by Rayver Cruz, Diana Zubiri, Cristine Reyes, Gerald Anderson and the veteran actress's contemporaries Tonton Gutierrez and Dina Bonnevie.

The upcoming teleserye marks the return of Maricel to the station where she once topbilled hit evening program "Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis," "Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis," and "John en Shirley".

The actress said she is excited to work again in a new series and looking forward to her taping days with the younger generation of stars.

Meanwhile, Maricel's co-star Gerald Anderson is also excited with the upcoming project. He said the new series is a must-watch program.

Gerald said some people may put color to her new team up with Cristine, but he clarified that they will just be doing their job.

"Sanay na sanay na ako at alam ko na ganun talaga. Hindi naman yun ang iniisip ko or kinakatakutan ko. Alam ko na gagawin namin pareho yung trabaho naming," she said.

Gerald is a former suitor of Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo, the ex-girlfriend of Rayver, who happens to be the current boyfriend of Cristine. (Sunnex)