It is said that over a hundred women, including known sexy stars auditioned for the role of a Filipina dancer in Tran Anh Hung’s I Come With The Rain, starring Josh Hartnett, which was recently shot in Mt. Diwalwal, Davao. It is Thea Aquino, a virtually unknown starlet who was chosen for the role. Thea plays a Filipina dancer who in the movie reminds Josh Hartnett of some of his past traumatic experiences. Thea’s scene was shot in over six days but her clip will last for only three minutes. Director Tran Anh Hung told Thea that despite her short appearance, people will surely notice her because he did his best to make the role stand out.
Thea admits that she shed tears of joy when she got the call confirming her part. She has already spent two years trying to break into the entertainment business and admitted that she is almost ready to quit prior to her lucky break. Before this movie, Thea is probably best known as “Snakewoman” because of her regular modeling stint (fashion shows) holding two Burmese pythons. She also made a short appearance in the movie Tulad Ng Dati.
Thea is all praises for the meticulous methods of director Tran Anh Hung and co-star Josh Hartnett’s down-to-earthiness. She adds that Josh is really easy to get along with and has no hint of star complexity. He (Josh Hartnett) insists that he eats his meals with the crew and is always around sharing stories and laughing with everyone.
Here is a picture of Thea from another site with a small picture of her and Josh inscribed. I guess she looks alright, kind of chinita. I was expecting to see someone more exotic-looking, kind of like what we are used to seeing foreigners hook-up with, but it’s probably because the director is Vietnamese, ergo no hint of Western taste.
