9 Works Theatrical Unveils A Mythic Ensemble For The Highly Anticipated Premiere Of ‘Yemaya’

9 Works Theatrical finally pulled back the curtains and revealed the powerhouse cast for its upcoming production, YEMAYA.

Blending seasoned theater titans with sought-after young talents, this production promises to be a visceral exploration of myth, motherhood, and the tides of fate.

The role of Jesus/Mulo will be shared by Tommy Alejandrino and Benedix Ramos. 

Tommy is an award-winning film and theater actor best known for his portrayal of Amir in the critically acclaimed film ‘The Baseball Player.’ He was also seen in films such as ‘Mallari, ‘GomBurZa,’ ‘Salome’ and ‘Her Locket,’ where his performances earned him several nominations. He studied theater at the Philippine High School for the Arts, where he trained for six years in acting, directing, and dramaturgy. 

Benedix is an actor, singer-songwriter, host, and content creator managed by Star Hunt/Star Magic ABS-CBN. He gained fame as a lead in the ‘Better Days’ and as the "Streamboy Apo ng Pangasinan" on ‘Pinoy Big Brother Kumunity Season 10: Celebrity Edition.’ In theater, Benedix was last seen in ‘Next To Normal’ and ‘Bar Boys: The Musical.’

9 Works Theatrical Dives Into The Mythic With ‘Yemaya’ — A Filipino Translation Of Quiara Alegría Hudes’ Masterpiece

Following a string of staging blockbuster hits, 9 Works Theatrical is stripping back the curtains and returning to the raw, evocative power of the stage. 9 Works proudly presents "YEMAYA," a Filipino translation of the acclaimed play Yemaya’s Belly by Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegría Hudes.

Written by the same visionary behind the Tony Award-winning In The Heights, and with translation by Eljay Castro Deldoc, YEMAYA brings Hudes’ signature lyrical prose to this coming-of-age odyssey.