Filipino actress Liza Soberano (My Ex and Whys, Alone/Together) and Filipino-Canadian actress Shay Mitchell (YOU, Pretty Little Liars) will voice the lead character in the respective Tagalog and English iterations of Alexandra Trese in Netflix Original Anime, Trese.
Based on the Philippine graphic novel created by Budjette Tan and KaJO Baldisimo, Trese is set in Manila, where the mythical creatures of Philippine folklore live in hiding amongst humans. It is here our heroine finds herself going head to head with a criminal underworld comprised of malevolent supernatural beings.
Jakarta and Singapore-based BASE Entertainment’s Shanty Harmayn and Tanya Yuson are producing with Jay Oliva (Wonder Woman, The Legend of Korra) exec producing.
“As a fan of the komiks, I knew that the title role of Alexandra Trese was going to be challenging to cast for the animated series.” said Olivia. “It is important for the voice talent to embrace the layered character to fully become Alexandra Trese. My concerns went away as soon as Shay Mitchell stepped into the recording booth. Shay’s Alexandra exceeded my expectations and she delivers a performance of strength, determination and family duty that is at the very core of the character. If that wasn’t enough, imagine my delight when we confirmed Liza Soberano joining the Filipino voice cast! I am a big fan of hers and she fits the character so well. Having Liza play Alexandra Trese for the series makes this project even more special to me and my team!”
Mitchell adds: “I’m so excited to be a part of a unique and amazing project like Trese, and to voice a character as brilliant as Alexandra Trese. Philippine folklore is rich and fascinating, and I am thrilled to be a part of the team bringing this story to life.”
Soberano adds: “It’s an honor to be the voice of an iconic character such as Alexandra Trese. I’m a huge fan of Budjette and KaJO’s award-winning Trese comics. Maraming salamat! Excited nako!” – Liza Soberano.
(Netflix)
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