THE FIVE STAGES OF COURTING DALISAY RAMOS

Amielynn Abellera delivers a lively performance of this romance. Evan gets shot down after casually asking out his new coworker, Dalisay, who has just arrived from the Philippines. His Filipino friends advise that to earn her heart, he must embark on the Five Stages of Courtship, a tradition that doesn't fit his modern sensibilities. Abellera's vigorous performance offers a rich depiction of Evan's and Delisay's opposite personalities, as well as a robust supporting cast. Abellera's amusing performances of boisterous scenes between Evan and Dalisay, as well as their sensual reluctant romance, unfold at the perfect pace. Listeners will find Evan's pursuit intriguing and the couple's budding relationship spellbinding. G.M. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2024]