‘We are taking our time and we don’t want to rush ourselves. — Heaven Peralejo’

HEAVEN Peralejo and Marco Gallo both admit that since they did the hit series “The Rain in Espana,” they’ve gotten much closer to each other.

“It cannot be helped,” says Heaven. “Kasi kami lagi ang magkasama, lalo na ngayon na we are promoting our movie, ‘The Ship Show,’ together.”

So what is the real score between them now?

“We don’t want to put a label on it,” says Marco. “Kasi when you put labels on a relationship, magkakaroon na ng expectations, ng dos and don’ts. So at this point, we just have this something between us and we don’t want to waste it.”

Heaven says she doesn’t want to publicize her relationships anymore. “Before I was very open to the public and it didn’t really do me any good,” she adds. “Basta sa ngayon, I will say that Marco and I are just enjoying each other’s company. We are taking our time and we don’t want to rush ourselves.”

“We are taking it real slow as we want to be super sure before anything else,” says Marco.

“If, in the long run, we end up with each other, it’s because we are already sure that we are choosing to love each other. Basta sa ngayon, we’re more than just a love team, we have a deep appreciation of each other’s company.”

They’re happy that the feedback on their first movie together as a love team, “The Ship Show” now showing in theaters, is very favorable. Viewers say it’s apparent on the big screen that they are really “so bagay.”

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For the last half of 2023, GMA has prepared an amazing list of new drama shows to enthrall viewers. Here are two of the promising series to watch:

“The Missing Husband” is a family suspense drama with Mark Reyes of “Voltes V Legacy” as the director. It stars Rocco Nacino in the title role of the husband who disappears, with Yasmien Kurdi as his worried wife. The show is also the comeback vehicle for Nadine Samonte, Yasmien’s batchmate in “Starstruck” who is now married with three children.

The story concerns a couple that became the victim of a ghastly scam. Anton (Rocco) and Millie (Yasmien) play college sweethearts who later get married and face a lot of problems as husband and wife after they become victims of a horrible scam.

Also in big cast are Jak Roberto, Sophie Albert, Max Eigenmann, Michael Flores, Joross Gamboa, Shamaine Buencamino, Bryce Eusebio and Cai Cortez.

“Lilet Matias: Attorney at Law” is a new legal drama series starring Jo Berry in her latest solo drama after “Onanay” and “Little Princess.” Directed by Adolfo Alix Jr, Jo is supported by a powerhouse cast led by Martin del Rosario, Edgar Allan Guzman and Jason Abalos, with Sheryl Cruz, Joyce Ching, Glenda Garcia, Teresa Loyzaga, Joaquin Domagoso, Ariel Villasanta, and Sparkle stars Yvette Sanchez, Zonia Mejia, Hannah Arguelles.

In the story, Jo is the very dedicated lawyer Lilet Matias. She is always ready to defend the oppressed and gets to handle different kinds of cases involving social injustice. But her values are challenged when she handles the case of a rape victim who turns out to be her long-lost half-sister.

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Tiffany Grey first joined a pageant in her native Cebu, then Viva discovered her and she did supporting roles in “Putahe,” “The Influencer” and “Fall Guy.” Her parents were against her going sexy. “But dream ko po talaga ever since ang mag-artista,” she says. “So sinuportahan na lang nila ako. But I told them not to watch ‘Kamadora’ kasi ito ang pinakamatapang na nagawa ko. Sabi ko, trailer na lang ang panoorin nila para huwag silang ma-shock.”

Director Roman Perez says she has the potential to be a “Vivamax Queen” with her physically and emotionally challenging role in “Kamadora,” where she plays Ica, a woman who gets involved in a deadly love triangle involving her policeman boyfriend, Roger (Junjun Quintana), and a rich guy whose family owns the department store where she works, Dave (Victor Relosa).

In mahjong, the kamador is the one who makes “kamada” the tiles used in the game.

Tiffany is a “kamadora” in that she has become the personal doormat abused by men who use her for their evil deeds. But she gets tired of it and eventually gets back at them. “In the end, it’s really about woman empowerment,” says Tiffany. “Tayong mga babae, ‘di dapat magpagamit sa mga lalaki.”

“Kamadora” streams on Vivamax on August 11.

GERALD Santos is back in Manila after doing Thuy in Denmark’s staging of “Miss Saigon.”

All in all, he stayed there for eight months and enjoyed every minute of it. As Thuy, he delivers all his lines and the lyrics of his songs in Danish.

“Five months before I went to Denmark, I already started learning the language,” he says.

“I was so nervous on how I’d fare because I’m the only Filipino in the principal cast. But the reception was so favorable. They said I got it all right but with an Asian twang, which is just fine since I’m playing a Vietnamese character.”

How is the Danish staging different from the one he did in his tour of London and Ireland?

“The Danish version has to be made fit for Danish audiences. Their depiction of my character, Thuy, the Vietnamese soldier, is more straightforward and clearer from the start.

He’s more villainous. In the UK, Thuy is more humane. ”

So what’s in store for him now that he’s back home?

“First I’m doing 10 concerts for the Erase Beauty concert series that will be staged in various cities in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao up to November. Then I will release a new song, ‘Ako na Lang’ written by Marion Aunor, an R&B jazz number which is a return for me to pop music. Then after being away for so long, I renewed my contract as brand ambassador of Contura Medica, a top clinic for skin care and rejuvenation at na-miss ko na ang pampering they do on my skin.”

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‘Formal turnover na lang ng aking dream house ang hinihintay namin. — Barbie Forteza’

Barbie Forteza turned 26 on July 31 and she has a lot of reasons to celebrate as her career is truly on a roll with her having so many current projects. She has a new series that reunites him with David Licauco after their hit pairing as Filay (Fidel and Klay) in “Maria Clara at Ibarra.” This is “Maging Sino Ka Man,” a TV series remake of the hit Sharon Cuneta-Robin Padilla movie.

Then she has two new movies no less. First is “That Kind of Love,” which also pairs her with David. This is produced by Pocket Media Films and was partly shot on location in South Korea.

Her second movie is a project produced by GMA Pictures, to be directed by Derrick Cabrido, who’s also directing a true-to-life thriller with Piolo Pascual. Barbie is also very successful as the endorser of Ishin gluta food supplements and her huge billboards are all over the city.

But the biggest project of Barbie that is now to be completed is her own family’s home in an exclusive village in Quezon City, where her boyfriend Jack Roberto and his sister Sanya Lopez also reside. As of now, she and her family are just renting a house in another QC village.

“We’re all excited ng family ko,” she says. “Formal turnover na lang ng aking dream house ang hinihintay namin. I’m super proud of it kasi galing talaga ‘yung house and lot mula sa sariling paghihirap ko. Ang dami kong talagang dapat ipagpasalamat kay Lord for all His blessings in my life and career.”

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He was introduced in “Lagaslas” as VR Relosa, where he impressed viewers with his intense portrayal of a young man who lusts after the young woman living with their neighbor.

Director Roman Perez then got him to be the leading man of Yen Durano in “Litsoneras” where he’s so convincing in his anti-hero role who gets a brutal comeuppance in the end.

Now, he is the busiest among Vivamax young studs and he has changed his name to Victor.

“Kasi dalawa po sa boses sa Viva are called VR, so I had to change my name and use Victor, na real name ko naman po kasi VR stands for Victor Ronald,” he says.

He plays another lead role in “Kamadora,” once again directed by Roman Perez Jr. In “Litsoneras,” he plays Jonas, a dirty litsonero who’s always in shorts and shirtless. This time, he plays David, an executive who is always well dressed in suits and formal wear.

“Magkalayong-magkalayo po talaga ang roles na ginagampanan ko and I like it so viewers can see I’m versatile enough to play different kinds of roles,” he says. “In ‘Kamadora,’ I even get to do action scenes with Tiffany Grey. It’s our most difficult scene as we shot it on the streets of Binondo, may habulan at barilan. Mahirap, as there’s no crowd control and we’re just on our own, but masaya palang gumawa ng ganung action scene. Nag-enjoy ako.”

He is now in the cast of four other new films. In “Kahalili,” directed by Bobby Bonifacio Jr, he is paired with Micaella Raz. In “Sila ay Akin,” he is paired with two of Vivamax top actresses, Angeli Khang and Azi Acosta, directed by Mac Alejandre.

He is also starring in “Secret Campus,” where he plays a delivery rider who gets involved with different women, directed by Jose Javier Reyes. Then Roman Perez Jr. gets to direct him again in “Halo Halo X.”

‘And if ever kung maging kami talaga, I’d prefer we just keep it to ourselves – Heaven Peralejo’

HEAVEN Peralejo says her love team with Marco Gallo helped boost their showbiz careers.

After the success of their series, “The Rain in España,” they’re now touted as the break out love team of 2023 with so many loyal fans. Looks like Viva has now come up with another bankable love team in the “MarVen” (Marco-Heaven) team up. They are paired in the movie, “The Ship Show,” an endearing romcom that’s a test if they’d also be successful on the big screen.

“Well, we’re praying na sana, lahat ng nasiyahan sa ‘The Rain in España,’ manood din nitong ‘The Ship Show’ in theaters,” says Heaven. “Sobrang laking tulong talaga ang ‘The Rain’ kasi mas dumami talaga ang supporters namin. Puro positive ang feedback sa amin at sa show kaya tuwang-tuwa kaming basahin ang comments ng viewers who root for us.

In ‘The Ship Show,’ I play Chia and Marco plays Araw. Magiging contestants kami sa isang reality search called ‘The Ship Show.’ Bukod sa amin, there are five other love teams being introduced by Viva in the movie which is directed by JP Laxamana.”

Is it true they got much closer while shooting “The Ship Show”? “Yes, but such closeness doesn’t mean we’re already on. And if ever kung maging kami talaga, I’d prefer we just keep it to ourselves. Sasarilinin na lang muna namin.”

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Joko Diaz was seen in the series “Sex Hub” as a father searching for her daughter, Micaela Raz, kidnapped by a sex gang. Then he did the movie “Mary Cherry Chua” with his own daughter Ashley Diaz, after which he was seen as the cuckolded husband of Jamilla Obispo in “Litsoneras.”

And now, he has another new movie with Vivamax, the erotic suspense-thriller, “Manyak,” where we suspect he plays the title role but, naturally, he won’t admit it as it would be a spoiler.

“I play the rich husband of Sheree Bautista in the story,” he says. “Very domineering ako rito. What I say, kailangan ‘yun ang masunod. Sheree and I have to leave our home for several days to attend the opening of a resort out of town. She asks her sister, played by Christine Bermas, to stay in our house para may tao sa bahay habang wala kami. It’s while housesitting sa bahay namin that an intruder got in and raped her.”

He has been idle for some time after his heyday as an action star at Viva. But now, he’s active again after reviving his career as a villain and drama actor in such films as “Kinsenas Katapusan” and “Siklo.”

“Yes, I really want to thank si Boss Vic dahil dumami uli ang trabaho,” he says. “Kailangan talagang kumayod kasi may mga pinag-aaral pa ako.”

He says he is happy supporting newcomers in the movies he is now doing. “Yes, kasi binilin talaga sa akin ni Boss Vic ng Viva na tulungan ‘yung mga baguhan, alalayan sila sa mge eksena nyo. So that’s what I do. I’m just happy to be of help to them, sharing with them my own experiences as an actor in showbiz for 30 years now.”

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Director Joel Lamangan’s “Aishite Imasu 1941” in 2004 is a romance-drama about a Japanese officer and a Pinay transsexual set during World War II. It won several awards, including best picture and director and also acting awards for its lead, Jay Manalo and Dennis Trillo.

Now, two decades later, Direk Joel is once again making a movie with World War II as its background, “Apo Hapon.” This is about a Japanese soldier, Kazuo Toro, a member of the Japanese Imperial Army who chose to be a deserter as he is a pacifist. He is a traitor in the eyes of the Japanese but, as Apo Hapon, he becomes a hero for the highlanders he has helped.

The story will be told from the viewpoint of his great granddaughter, Mizuki, a doctor who chooses to be a travel vlogger with a huge social media following. She goes to the Cordilleras to find out more about her long-lost grandpa who chose to live with the Igorots.

In her research, she will be assisted by Reyson Olsim, an Igorot native who is an historian and consultant with the National Historical Commission. Reyson intends to later write a full book on Kazuo.

Mizuki will be played by a Japanese actress, Sakura Akiyoshi, while Reyson will be played by JC De Vera. Director Joel says “Apo Hapon” is a tribute to Filipino-Japanese relations.

“Noong panahon ng giyera, maraming pinatay ang mga Hapon,” he says. “Pero sa ngayon, napakaraming mga kababayan natin ang nabubuhay sa tulong ng mga Hapon, sa dami ng OFWs natin sa Japan. This movie is about the beautiful friendship between the Japanese soldier and the Pinoys who accepted him, adopted him and whose lives he helped improve.”

‘Parang anak na nga siya ng daddy ko. So kilala na namin talaga ang isa’t isa and I’m confident na hindi siya magluluko – Winwyn Marquez’

WINWYN Marquez is glad to be part of GMA Pictures “The Cheating Game”. She plays the role of Vanessa, a strong woman who gets entangled with Rayver Cruz and Julie Anne San Jose.

“I’m happy to work with both Rayver and Julie Anne as I’ve worked with both of them before so we’re relaxed with each other. May rapport kami agad.”

How is baby Luna?

“She’s okay, a happy baby. She turned one year old last April 30. Sobrang nakakatuwa na.

Ang daddy ko nga (Joey Marquez), naloloko sa kanya.

Gusto lagi siyang nakikita.”

So how is it being a mom?

“Being a mother is a full time job. Walang day off. It’s hard, but very rewarding as you see your baby grow and become more responsive. But I’m so lucky my partner who provides and is always there.”

Since “The Cheating Game” is about cheating, can she sense if someone, like her partner, is cheating on her? “In our case, my partner kilala ko na since Grade 1 pa lang ako. So we grew up together, in and out siya sa bahay namin. Parang anak na nga siya ng daddy ko.

So kilala na namin talaga ang isa’t isa and I’m confident na hindi siya magluluko.”

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Kokoy de Santos feels fortunate to be part of Viva’s horror movie that is now showing in cinemas nationwide, “Mary Cherry Chua,” the launching film of Ashley Diaz.

“Ashley is a very brave girl in the story,” says Kokoy. “She investigates what really happened to Mary Cherry Chua na nagmumulto sa school namin dahil ni-rape siya at pinatay sa loob mismo ng campus. Ako’ng best friend niyang si Paco, who helps her. But unlike her, matatakutin po ako rito. May pagka-duwakang yung character ko.”

Kokoy is really one of the busiest actors today in local showbiz. Aside from “Mary Cherry Chua,” he has finished another new movie for Viva, “Death by Desire,” directed by Prime Cruz. It’s a sexy flick and he gets to co-star with Iana Bernardez, Elora Espano and Denise Esteban. He started as a child actor and his big break came when he did “Gameboys,” a boys’ love (BL) series that he did with Elijah Canlas. It was a big hit on line and even had a film version, “Gameboys The Movie.”

Because of his exposure in “Gameboys,” GMA got him and he has since been doing various projects for them.

He is now being linked to another Kapuso talent, Angel Guardian. So what is the real score between them?

“We are very good friends,” he says. “Naging close kami lalo when were doing ‘Running Man’ on location in Korea then we were paired in ‘Pepito Manaloto.’ Kapag walang work, kung minsan, lumalabas kami, with Buboy Villar na friend din namin. But right now, we’re both very busy, so sa career muna ang focus namin.”

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Gold Aceron and Aerol Carmelo are the leading men of Ataska and Angelica Hart in the Vivamax action-drama, “Bisyo!,” directed by Daniel Palacio. They play best friends James and Zach. Gold as James works as the trusted errand boy of their town’s vice mayor, Mark Anthony Fernandez, who happens to be the father of Aerol as Zach and is actually a crime lord.

“Maganda po ‘yung story tungkol sa dalawang magkaibigan na later on, naging mortal na magkaaway,” says Gold. “Si Ataska po ang kapareha ko rito as my loving and loyal girlfriend, si Liza, na maiipit sa away namin ni Aerol.”

Since the movie is about vices, do they really have a specific vice in real life? “Noong mas bata pa ako, sobrang na-addict ako sa sigarilyo,” says Gold. “I finish three packs a day. But I stopped nang sumasakit na ang tagiliran ko when I breathe. Malakas rin akong uminom.

Thank God na nahinto ko silang lahat and realized na hindi natin puedeng laging abusuhin ang katawan natin.”

“Just like Gold, yosi boy rin ako nung araw, pero sa alak, hindi masyado. Na-addict din ako sa paglalaro ng computer games na umabot sa point na I’m playing 24 hours. Walang tulog. But I realized na walang naitutulong na maganda ang mga bisyo. I regretted yung sinayang kong panahon at pera sa bisyo ko.”

Aerol is one of the busiest studs in the Vivamax stable today as he has also finished two other films, “Litsoneras” directed by Roman Perez and “Choosey Me” directed by Joey Reyes. “Bisyo!” starts streaming on July 21.

JULIE Anne San Jose was paired then with Elmo Magalona and they did a movie, “Just One Summer,” that unfortunately didn’t do as well as expected at the tills. She now finds a new partner in Rayver Cruz in their first movie together, “The Cheating Game,” which will be shown in theaters on July 26.

Julie Anne got rave reviews for her portrayal of the tragic Rizal heroine in the primetime drama, “Maria Clara at Ibarra,” but she is totally different as Hope in “The Cheating Game.”

“Yes, I play a character who’s bolder, more daring than anything I’ve done before,” Julie says. “I feel I have to take a risk to play more mature roles now at hindi na ‘yung usual teenybopper roles I did before. I play a young woman cheated on by her boyfriend, played by Martin del Rosario.”

Has she really experienced being cheated on? “Lahat naman siguro tayo, naka-experience na ng ganyang sitwasyon, not just in relationships, but in life in general. Basta for me, once you betrayed my trust, it’s non-negotiable. But you should learn to forgive, so you can move on.”

How come she agreed to do intimate scenes with Rayver? “It’s because I’m so comfortable with him. Maybe kung iba ang kapareha ko, maiilang talaga ako. But with him, I didn’t feel any awkwardness at all and I’m just grateful siya ang nakasama ko because I can really feel kung paano niya ako alagaan and how much he really cares for me.”

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The two stars have denied that they have a rift.

Alden Richards and Bea Alonzo are together again after they teamed up in “Start Up.” But now, Alden is the host while Bea is one of the judges in “Battle of the Judges,” that started last Saturday. It was bruited about that they have a rift and this is the reason their movie was shelved. But both Alden and Bea denied they have a gap between them.

“The movie didn’t push through because we both got busy with other projects,” says Bea.

“I tried theater and did a musical. Now, I’m supposed to do a drama series with Dennis Trillo.”

“We really don’t know how that rumor started,” says Alden. “Ako, I got busy with my movie with Sharon Cuneta na ipapalabas sa December filmfest. Proof na wala kaming gap, heto at magkasama kami sa ‘Battle of the Judges’.”

The show is the newest battleground for Filipino talent. It has various levels and the last one is “The Ultimate Battle” or the championship round. “I’ve seen how the judges work,” says Alden. “Hanga ako kasi talagang they really take their work in guiding their own team seriously. Kaya nga tinawag na ‘Battle of the Judges’ ito kasi hindi lang ‘yung contestants ang nagko-compete but also the judges themselves, making the whole show very engaging from start to finish.”

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Two new Vivamax bombshells are together in “Bisyo!,” a movie about how vice can ruin people: Ataska and Angelica Hart.

Ataska plays Liza, the supportive and loyal girlfriend of Gold Aceron, while Angelica plays Joanna, the wild and carefree girlfriend of Aerol Carmelo. Do they have any vices in real life?

“Good girl ako,” says Ataska. “I don’t smoke, but I drink tequila occasionally. Siguro, my vice now is to watch Vivamax. And shopping, not expensive items, naman basta it suits my personal style. And social media rin kasi I’m on, 24 hours, but it’s part of our job naman in showbiz.”

“Ako, siguro, lalaki!” says Angelica. “Joke. But mula nang natuto akong magkaroon ng crush, tapos napasama ako sa group chats, mga lalaki ang nagtuturo sa’kin ng mga bisyo.

Dito, my charater Joanna is liberated na babae. Mahilig siya sa shoes and in real life, mahilig din ako sa shoes.”

We ask Ataska the reaction she has gotten for going sexy in “Bugaw.” “Ang pinakamahirap na reaction is from friends and family, like my aunts who even called my mom and cannot accept my decision. They ask, bakit ka nag-Vivamax? My mom tells them it’s my career move, but I feel that I don’t have to explain anything to them, kasi this is my decision as I want to explore what I can do as an actress.”

How about Angelica, how daring can she go? “After I did ‘Pantaxa’ star searhc, nawalan na ako ng limitations. Basta maganda ang role, todo na to!”

‘But getting married and having a baby made me realize the value of commitment to your marital vows. — Coleen Garcia’

COLEEN Garcia stayed in France for several months to accompany her husband Billy Crawford when he joined a dance contest, where he won. She’s now going back to Paris again as an endorser of L’Oreal, but she has to finish first the shoot of a new mini-series for Viva One, “Kung Hindi Lang Tayo Sumuko.” What is her role?

“I play Allie, a dentist. My clinic is in a building opposite the restaurant where Carlo Aquino as Benedict works as a chef. We have a whirlwind romance. We love each other so much and we’re looking forward to facing the altar and spending our lives together.”

But as their wedding date nears, they realize they come from totally different families of origin and the differences in their background make them rethink their decision. It turns out that Coleen’s best friends, Ryza Cenon and Rhen Escano, are also experiencing difficulties in their own relationships with their respective partners, Kiko Rodriguez and Jerome Ponce. “Our problem is kung susuko na lang ba kami agad sa mga kinakaharap naming problema,” says Coleen.

Has she ever given up on anything?

“Naku, unfortunately, madali akong sumuko. What happened to my character in the series actually happened to me in real life.

“Billy and I almost called off the wedding at Balesin Island five years ago. I was not sure if I wanted to push through with it or not. Sobrang magulo ang utak ko noon. But getting married and having a baby made me realize the value of commitment to your marital vows.

Now, our son, Amari, is turning 3 years old in September, and he helps me para hindi ako sumuko. I can’t imagine what my life would be like if I don’t have my family now. Billy and I have grown so much together.”

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Ashley Diaz is the daughter of Joko Diaz who was introduced by Viva in the TV series “Di Na Muli.” She is 19 years old and is now given the leading role in the horror movie, “Mary Cherry Chua,” written and directed by Roni S. Benaid, a creative supervisor in Viva.

The movie is based on a popular urban legend that has been heard around for many years now. Mary is an intelligent student who was raped and killed by the school janitor and her spirit still wanders in the school premises.

Ashley plays Karen, a student who becomes so intrigued by the story of Mary Cherry Chua that she decides to do her own investigation about her death. With the help of friends and classmates, she manages to obtain new information about the case, but little does she know that as she digs deeper looking for truth, she may also be digging her own grave as she uncovers a deep dark secret that could put her own life at great risk.

Karen is Ashley’s first lead role and she’s thankful to Viva for giving her this big break. How is it working with her dad?

“I enjoyed working with my dad. I know he’s always there to guide and support me but hindi niya ako dinidiktahan. He allows me to explore things on my own.”

Supporting them in the movie are Kokoy De Santos as Paco (Karen’s cowardly research partner), Lyca Gairanod as Faith (Karen’s supportive best friend), Krissha Viaje as Lena (Karen’s protective sister) and with the special participation Miss Alma Moreno as Miss Estrella, who will give crucial information about Mary Cherry Chua’s death.

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Jay Manalo says “Bugaw” is his last movie in the contract he signed up with Viva two years ago. “I don’t know if they’d still renew it but gusto ko lang magpasalamat kay Boss Vic dahil ang dami kong nagawang movies sa contract kong mag-e-expire na,” he says.

We tell him he gave some very good performances in the films assigned to him, like “Selina’s Gold” where he played a villainous lecher who gets a shocking comeuppance in the film’s twisted ending, and also in “Hosto,” where he was Vince Rillon’s martyr gay lover who’s all out in his love scenes with Vince.

“Ako naman, kahit anong role ang ibigay sa akin, I just give it my best,” he says. “Sa ‘Hosto,’ sa bedscene namin ni Vince, todo ako, it’s just a role, siya ‘yung umurong at na-conscious sa akin. So after the martyr role there, heto, balik ako sa bad guy role as a corrupt cop in ‘Bugaw’ that’s now showing on Vivamax.”

Since he is the most veteran member of the “Bugaw” cast, how is it working with his co-stars who are all newcomers?

“I act as a kuya na kung ano ang nakikita kong kulang sa acting nila, sinasabi ko. Ganun din naman kung sobra at kailangang bawasan. But all of them, Alexa Ocampo, Clifford Pusing and Ataska Mercado, in all fairness, magagaling naman sila. They’ll go far.”