Netflix is adapting Budjette Tan and KaJO Baldisimo's Philippine graphic novel, Trese, into an original anime series headlined by Filipino actor Liza Soberano (My Ex and Whys, Alone/Together) and Filipino-Canadian actress Shay Mitchell (YOU, Pretty Little Liars).
Soberano will voice Alexandra Trese in the Filipino language version of the series, with Mitchell voicing the lead character in the English version. Trese is produced by Shanty Harmayn and Tanya Yuson at BASE Entertainment, a studio based in Jakarta and Singapore. A pair of first look images for Trese can be found below.
"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," executive producer Jay Oliva (Wonder Woman, The Legend of Korra) said in a statement. "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!"
"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," Mitchell said. "Philippine folklore is rich and fascinating, and I am thrilled to be a part of the team bringing this story to life."
"It's an honor to be the voice of an iconic character such as Alexandra Trese," Soberano said. "I'm a huge fan of Budjette and KaJO's award-winning Trese comics. Maraming salamat! Excited nako!"
A description of Trese reads: "Set in a Manila where the mythical creatures of Philippine folklore live in hiding amongst humans, Alexandra Trese finds herself going head to head with a criminal underworld comprised of malevolent supernatural beings."
Starring Liza Soberano and Shay Mitchell, Trese premieres later this year on Netflix.
Source: Netflix
