Aga Muhlach, Charlene Gonzalez defend daughter Atasha amid criticism over musical role

Philstar - Sep 21, 2026

Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzalez came to the defense of their daughter Atasha Muhlach amid the criticism she has been receiving over her performance as Annie Batungbakal in the new production of “Bongga Ka ’Day: The Annie Batungbakal Musical.”

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