When he first broke into the
Philippine entertainment scene in 2014, Inigo Pascual proved that he was
definitely a chip off the old block that is his father, heartthrob Piolo
Pacual. Both are good-looking and talented actors, while also being
accomplished singers and recording artists. Here Inigo also shines as a
songwriter, and this side holds equal weight alongside his acting career. Now
at age 24, the younger Pascual has made inroads to international stardom thanks
to some of his performances being streamed on Netflix. Perhaps that might
explain why US network Fox has tapped him for a musical drama they will release
next year.
The Manila Bulletin reports that FOX Network has tapped Inigo
Pacual to join their upcoming series production “Monarch,” premiering in late
January this coming 2022. It is his first full foray into international acting,
and as a bonus he might be called on to showcase his singing talent for this
show, which will also focus on music. Just how big his upcoming role will be is
highlighted in his being a cast regular alongside such a big name as veteran
American actress Susan Sarandon. Their proposed character roles will be
grand-related by adoption after all.
“Monarch” is developed by
show-runner Melissa London Hilfers, and will focus on the trials and
tribulations of a three-generation Texas family that is an indelible fixture in
American country music. The Roman Family is headed by Albie (Trace Adkins) and
Dottie Roman (Sarandon), the latter being hailed in-universe as the Queen of
Country Music. The family’s musical trade is carried on through the now-grown Roman
children: Gigi (Beth Ditto), Nicky (Anna Friel) and Luke (Joshua Sasse). Nicky
Roman wants to uphold the family legacy and still be acknowledged as her own
celebrity, and she and her husband Clive Grayson have a musically gifted
adopted son, 18-year-old Ace, played by Inigo.
Inigo Pascual is no slouch in music
or acting, with several films, TV performances, series episode guesting, and
show hosting duties under his belt. He also has two studio albums with the
second, “Options,” releasing only this past June. Playing a young man with
aspirations for making it into music seems just Inigo’s thing, with the “Monarch”
blurb underlining that his character Ace will face challenges to his journey in
the American country music scene. The show premieres January 30 next year on
FOX Network.
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