Rachel Alejandro as former Vice President Leni Robredo in biopic movie?
RACHEL ALEJANDRO – The singer-actress expressed her willingness to portray former Vice President Leni Robredo in a biopic film.
In an interview with ABS-CBN, she responded positively to netizens who noted her resemblance to Robredo, considering it a compliment. Rachel admired and respected Robredo, finding it flattering to be compared to her.
“How do I feel about being compared to VP Leni? I admire her, I respect her, and I think he’s very pretty so it’s definitely a compliment para sa akin para sabihin nila na kahawig ko siya,” she said. “How would I feel about portraying her in a biopic? Definitely. Kung meron man, count me in, I would love that… I would love to play VP Leni Robredo in any film that might be in works in the future,” she added.
She stated her eagerness to play Robredo in any future film about her life. However, it’s unclear if any such movie is in development. Robredo, who lost the 2022 presidential race to Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., faced rumors of a potential political comeback in 2025, though nothing has been confirmed yet.
Meanwhile, Rachel Jingco Alejandro is a singer and actress. She began her career in showbiz at the age of 12 as a host on the popular TV show “That’s Entertainment”. Following her TV stint, Alejandro recorded her debut album, “Just a Minute”, which included the hit single “Mr. Kupido”.
Her musical journey continued with successful albums like “May Minamahal” and “Sentimental”, earning her accolades such as the Awit Award for Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist. In addition to her music career, Alejandro has made significant contributions to theater and film. Notable stage productions include “Rent”, “Xanadu”, and “Avenue Q”, while her film credits include “Ang Larawan” and “Quezon’s Game”.
She continues to showcase her talents in various projects, including her recent role in the Philippine-Australian musical “All Out of Love: The Musical” and her upcoming appearance in the teleserye “The Broken Marriage Vow”.