A glamorous first look at the cast of Delia D.: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo

January 17, 2025

A glamorous first look at the cast of Delia D.: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo

The cast of Delia D.: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo are all in Newport World Resorts for an exclusive contract signing at Hilton Manila. The event was led by Newport World Resorts Chief Marketing Officer David Jorden (center, foreground), together with (L-R, foreground) Full House Theater Company Co-Artistic Director Michael Williams, Director Dexter Santos, Full House Theater Company Co-Artistic Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, and Dramaturg Rody Vera. Joining them are cast members (L-R, center background) Phi Palmos, John Lapus, Floyd Tena, (L-R, background) Alfritz Blanche, Natasha Cabrera, Chaye Mogg, Miah Canton, Rapah Manalo, Mimi Marquez, Tex Ordoñez-De Leon, Joshua Cabiladas, Ring Antonio, and Omar Uddin.                   

Hot off the casting call and ready to command the spotlight, Newport World Resorts has rolled out the red carpet for the cast of ‘Delia D.: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo’. Meet the stars of the highly-anticipated production, with a first look that is all glitzy and glamorous.      

 


    
 

Star-studded lineup

Leading the cast is Phi Palmos in the titular role, with Shaira Opsimar and Floyd Tena taking on secondary roles. Supporting cast members are Tex Ordoñez-De Leon, Omar Uddin, Sweet Lapus, Joann Yap Co, Joshua Cabiladas, Mimi Marquez, Rapah Manalo, Miah Canton, Alfritz Blanche, Natasha Cabrera, and Chaye Mogg.


The female ensemble includes Mikaela Regis, Liway Perez, Cara Barredo, Cheska Quimno, Jannah Baniasia, Meg Ruiz, Cydel Gabutero, Julia Santiago, and Abi Sulit, including Mica Fajardo with a cover role. The male ensemble features Francis Gatmaytan, Ralph Oliva, Rofe Villarino, Denzel Zara, Ian Hermogenes, Sebastian Katigbak, Franco Ramos, Chesko Rodriguez, Aira Igarta, Almond Bolante, Stephen Viñas, and those with cover roles are Khalil Tambio and Jules Dela Paz.


Alyanna Mikaela Wijangco takes on the role of the female swing, while John Paul Basco serves as the male swing. Rounding out the lineup are Ring Antonio and Shaun Ocrisma as the female and male covers, respectively.  

The team behind the curtain    
The creative and production geniuses behind ‘Ang Huling El Bimbo The Musical’ and ‘Buruguduystunstugudunstuy: Ang Parokya ni Edgar Musical' returns to raise the curtain on another groundbreaking production. Acclaimed Director Dexter Santos is at the helm, leading the charge alongside Associate Director Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Artistic Director Michael Williams, Musical Director/Arranger/Vocal Arrangement Vince Lim, Playwright Dolly Dulu, and Dramaturg Rody Vera.  

Setting the stage for a visual and auditory spectacle are Choreographer - Stephen Viñas, Scenic Designer Lawyn Cruz, Costume Designer Mitoy Sta. Ana, Video Projections Designer GA Fallarme, Associate Video Projections Designer Joyce Garcia, Lights Designer John Batalla, Sound Designer Justin Stasiw, Sound Effects Designer Arvy Dimaculangan, Hair & Make Up Designers Johann dela Fuente and MamaRhaye dela Cruz, Musical Director & Founder of Manila Philharmonic Orchestra Maestro Rodel Colmenar, and Conductor - Michael Jacinto. Technical Director Toff Legaspi, Company Manager Maribel Garcia, and Stage Managers Loraine Macatangay, Happy Constantino, and Benedict Manaois, and Production Manager Peggy Sangco wrap up the powerhouse team.  

More on ‘Delia D.: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo’

‘Delia D.: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo; opens on April 25 and runs until June 8 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. It will showcase iconic hits and debut brand new songs by the celebrated songwriter and music producer Jonathan Manalo. 


‘Delia D.: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo’ is the 11th major theatrical offering from Newport World Resorts’ production outfit Full House Theater Company. It is described as a show that “blends camp, comedy, and drama, while highlighting the values of perseverance, family bonds, and the pursuit of one’s passions. Anyone who has pursued a dream will see themselves in Delia, a magnetic drag performer with a heart full of dreams and the determination to make it big, despite the unique challenges she faces.” 


General public ticket sale starts on February 17 at TicketWorld, HelixPay and Newport World Resorts Box Office: PHP 3,500 (SVIP), PHP 3,000 (VIP), PHP 2,500 (GOLD), PHP 1,800 (SILVER), and PHP 1,000 (BRONZE). For inquiries, contact Customer Care at 7908-8888 or 0917-872-8237 or email info@fhtcentertainment.com. For bulk purchases and show buyers, reach out to the Newport World Resorts National Sales Team via James Rodriguez at 0917 829 2173 or Jan Paulo San Jose at 0917 810 5031.


For more information on ‘Delia D.: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo’, visit www.newportworldresorts.com and follow @newportworldresorts and @nwr.musicals on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Join Newport World Resorts Viber Community at https://newportwr.com/nwrvibercommunity for exclusive updates. Every visit is made more rewarding with an Epic Rewards membership, download the Epic Rewards Mobile App for free at the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.    

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Supporting cast members are Tex Ordoñez-De Leon, Omar Uddin, Sweet Lapus, Joann Yap Co, Joshua Cabiladas, Mimi Marquez, Rapah Manalo, Miah Canton, Alfritz Blanche, Natasha Cabrera, and Chaye Mogg.  

 

  

The cast and creative team of Delia D.: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo gathered for a script reading. 
              
The Cast of Delia D.: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo

Lead role

  • Phi Palmos

Second leads

  • Shaira Opsimar
  • Floyd Tena

Supporting roles

  • Tex Ordoñez-De Leon
  • Omar Uddin
  • Sweet Lapus
  • Joann Yap Co
  • Joshua Cabiladas
  • Mimi Marquez
  • Rapah Manalo
  • Miah Canton
  • Alfritz Blanche
  • Natasha Cabrera
  • Chaye Mogg

Female ensemble

  • Mikaela Regis
  • Liway Perez
  • Cara Barredo
  • Cheska Quimno
  • Jannah Baniasia
  • Meg Ruiz
  • Cydel Gabutero
  • Julia Santiago
  • Abi Sulit

With cover role

  • Mica Fajardo

Male ensemble

  • Francis Gatmaytan
  • Ralph Oliva
  • Rofe Villarino
  • Denzel Zara
  • Ian Hermogenes
  • Sebastian Katigbak
  • Franco Ramos
  • Chesko Rodriguez
  • Aira Igarta
  • Almond Bolante
  • Stephen Viñas

With cover role

  • Khalil Tambio
  • Jules Dela Paz

Swings

  • Female Swing - Alyanna Mikaela Wijangco
  • Male Swing - John Paul Basco

Covers

  • Female Cover - Ring Antonio
  • Male Cover - Shaun Ocrisma

 

Creative and Production Team

Director - Dexter Santos

Associate Director - Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo

Artistic Director - Michael Williams

Musical Director/Arranger/Vocal Arrangement - Vince Lim

Playwright - Dolly Dulu

Dramaturg - Rody Vera

Choreographer - Stephen Viñas

Scenic Designer - Lawyn Cruz

Costume Designer - Mitoy Sta. Ana

Video Projections Designer - GA Fallarme

Associate Video Projections Designer - Joyce Garcia 
Lights Designer - John Batalla

Sound Designer - Justin Stasiw

Sound Effects Designer - Arvy Dimaculangan

Hair & Make Up Designers - Johann dela Fuente and MamaRhaye dela Cruz

Musical Director & Founder of Manila Philharmonic Orchestra - Maestro Rodel Colmenar

Conductor - Michael Jacinto

Technical Director - Toff Legaspi

Company Manager - Maribel Garcia

Stage Managers - Loraine Macatangay, Happy Constantino, and Benedict Manaois

Production Manager - Peggy Sangco