Freddie Webb ‘talked to God’ after accepting ‘Ang Himala ni Niño’ role (2025)

Freddie Webb in a promotional photo for “Ang Himala ni Niño.” Image: TV5

Veteran actor and former Senator Freddie Webb said he “talked to God” after accepting the role of Lolo Mars in the TV drama “Ang Himala ni Niño” to be guided in playing the role of a “Christian-like” old man.

While Webb is comfortable with playing the role of an old man for quite some time, the screen veteran said prayed hard after accepting the offer, as his role is crucial in influencing Niño (Zion Cruz) to be faithful despite the challenges.

“I’ve done a couple of drama series, comedies, and all of that stuff. When they showed me my character, I told myself, ‘this is a challenge.’ I’m very comfortable acting as an old man because I’m already old. That is what attracted me to the role,” he said during the show’s finale press con.

“When I got the role, I talked to God. I told God, ‘God, bahala na kayo sa’kin (take care of me) because I’m not that young anymore. But I’m happy, proud, and grateful that I was part of it,” he continued.

Being part of the drama allowed Webb — who considered himself to be at the “twilight of his years — to be more open with his points of view about God, especially when it comes to the topic of “being blessed.”

“In life, there are certain portions that you will know that you have been blessed. Alam mo ‘yun? Hindi lahat ng mga hinihingi natin sa Panginoon, nakukuha natin. Pero kapag binigay ng Panginoon niyan, magpasalamat tayo (You know what, not everything we ask from God, we’ll get. But if it’s something that is given by God, let’s thank Him),” he said.

The former politician also pointed out that God being unable to answer one’s wish is already something to be grateful for in itself.

“Pag di natin nakuha, dapat magpasalamat pa rin tayo sapagkat meron siyang pinapaabot sa’tin, sinusubukan lang kita, kapag nailagay natin ‘yun sa isip natin, tayo ay pagpapalarin,” he said.

(If we don’t get what we’re wishing for, we must thank Him still. He is still giving us a message, saying, “I’m testing you.” If that is what you put in mind, we will be blessed.)

Speaking about his behind-the-scenes experiences, Webb said he would always receive messages from the director Thop Nazareno, who always wanted to know if he “enjoyed taping.”

“I cannot dictate [the director]. I do my part. The director dictates to me, and I will follow. We cannot dictate it… but, he wanted us to enjoy it. Salamat, binigyan niyo ako ng pagkakataon na ganito (Thank you, you gave me an opportunity like this),” he said.

Aside from Webb and Cruz, also part of the drama are Carmi Martin, K Brosas, Cedrick Juan, Lilet Esteban, Isabel Oli, Dawn Cheng, Cai Cortez, Queenay Mercado, Paolo Angeles, and Kych Minamoto.