Before Maria Isabel Lopez took the role of Madonna, she had to ask permission from her husband and two children. Like Rosanna Roces, who had rejected the role, Maria Isabel was initially hesitant to accept the role since it required nudity. Her husband and children agreed with certain conditions, so she accepted the role.
According to actress Maria Isabel Lopez, the role of Madonna was originally offered to actress Rosanna Roces, but she turned it down because she was reportedly not keen to do sexy roles anymore.