On Stage: Ivan Dorschner Is Haring Fernando

From Inquirer: Teen heartthrob Ivan Dorschner was a good student when he took acting workshops at Gantimpala Theater recently. Among his mentors were Roeder Camañag (musical theater) and Nazer Salcedo (voice). A product of the “Pinoy Big Brother” reality search, Ivan insisted on commuting, riding jeepneys to and from the workshop venue. “He said he wanted to experience a normal life. He didn’t want to be treated like a celebrity,” said a Gantimpala insider. “He was also open, cooperative and a fast learner.” He bagged the role of Haring Fernando in his batch’s recital production of “Mga Awit ng Ibong Adarna.”