Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Finding a man like that in real life was nearly impossible-such perfection usually only existed in dreams.

The director was pleased with Violeta's appearance.

After discussing with the production team, she returned to enlist her mother's help.

Though Irene had acted before, she had never played a male role

However, she introduced Violeta to a renowned cross-dresser, who helped Violeta learn how to portray a handsome man.

Rehearsals for the play stretched over two months.

Each day, Violeta attended the theater to practice, and she also had to memorize her lines.

Unlike TV dramas, which could be edited and dubbed later, live theater demanded clear speech, good articulation, a strong voice, and an engaging tone to ensure the audience heard every word.

At first, it was quite challenging. The schedule was tight, the workload was heavy, and the standards were high.

Violeta had never undergone such intensive professional training before, especially since it was her first attempt at cross-dressing.

Without any shortcuts, she had to put in a lot of effort and learn from her teacher.

Despite the difficulties, her hard work paid off. By the end of the first rehearsal, she performed admirably.

Not only did she look striking in men's attire, but she could also lift and spin the female lead with ease.

The female lead, who had only been in the industry for three years, was thrilled to play the female lead for the first time and act alongside Violeta.

During rehearsals, seeing Violeta in her male costume sparked her feelings of admiration and genuine emotion.

Irene stayed by her daughter's side throughout the rehearsals.

She understood the immense effort required, knowing that such impressive performances were the result of extensive hard work.

Initially worried that Violeta might not endure the demanding process, Irene had prepared many encouraging words.

However, she was pleasantly surprised when Violeta never complained about the difficulties and continued to persevere.

Watching her daughter improve over

the two months, Irene felt as though she was making up for lost time by witnessing Violeta's growth and achievements.

By the end of the training, Violeta's posture and demeanor had greatly improved, and her line delivery had become much better. Her gaze also developed significantly.

In acting, the eyes were crucial for conveying emotions.

The two months of rehearsal proved

worthwhile. After the final rehearsal, they had dinner together and

scheduled the performances for the middle of the month.

Love Dream' was set for seven shows. Tickets sold out almost immediately once they became available.

Violeta was aware that most of the ticket buyers were her fans. She wished there were more true theater enthusiasts interested in seeing her perform.

Unfortunately, her dedicated fans

dominated the ticket rush. Still, she

was relieved that the play would be

recorded and streamed online,

making her feel content.

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Eugene took advantage of the buzz, promoting Violeta on trending search lists to boost the popularity of 'Love Dream'.

On the eve of the performance, Violeta was backstage changing into her costume with Irene by her side.

"Vio, I'm so thrilled to have been here with you these past two months and to see your growth. I'm incredibly proud of you," Irene said.

The two months of rehearsals felt like Irene was making up for missing out on Violeta's early years.

Violeta's eyes glistened with emotion as she hugged her mother. "Mom."

Irene patted her shoulder and sighed."Time flies. My little girl has grown up.

"I'll be in the audience tomorrow, cheering you on. I'm also your biggest fan."

Violeta felt grateful for the second chance in life, allowing her to make up for past regrets.

The next evening, the official performance began. The theater was packed, and the atmosphere was electric.

While many attendees came to see Violeta, their admiration only grew after experiencing her performance.