Award-winning actor Sid Lucero plays a masseur in the July 17 episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya.

Indie drama actor Sid Lucero will play a masahista (masseur) in a controversial and heartwarming episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya this coming Saturday, July 17, 2010.

Sid is one of the best young actors today known for his appearance in a number of critically-acclaimed indie films. He was last seen on the musical “Emir.” He also stars in the Cinemalaya-NETPAC entry “Muli” opposite Cogie Domingo.

Joining him is Francine Prieto, who is a revelation in terms of heavy drama, in her first MMK appearance.

Dado Lumibao helmed this very special and controversial episode.