Jake Vargas recently renewed his contract with the GMA Artist Center and expressed his excitement with said development.
“That’s right!” he says. “There will be changes for sure, which I think will be for the better. I hope the fans will get delighted.”
Does this include his departure from cutesy roles?
“Well…yes! I’m 22 and GMAAC thinks I should be doing more mature roles and so am I. There should be some sort of evolution.”
With this, many anticipate that he’ll sport a sexy image on screen just like his contemporary Derrick Monasterio who, of late, stirred the interest of the public once more through this career move.
“Actually, I’m open to doing more challenging and daring roles in the coming days. Yes, Derrick has done sexy pictorials already and I think it did him well. The public took notice of him once again. As for me, I’m okay with the thought provided that my physique is ready. That’s what I have to work on.”
His followers might be shocked.
“On the contrary, I believe it’s a welcome change for them. I’m certain they are excited and happy to see me grow as an actor.”
In undergoing this transition phase, won’t he feel awkward?
“As in, I’ll feel shy or have reservations? No I won’t! As long as I’ve already achieved the ideal physique!” Jake avers.
Asked who his personal choice is for his next leading lady, the good-looking lad reveals:
“Someone who has the same height as mine. Ha-ha-ha! But honestly, I have Kris Bernal in mind. I remember we played siblings in one soap opera in the past. To be paired with her on screen will be refreshing, don’t you think?”
Apart from being a mainstay of the long-running sitcom Pepito Manaloto headlined by Michael V, the singer-actor is also busy preparing for his upcoming concert titled Oh Boy! at the Music Museum this August along with Aljur Abrenica, Derrick Monasterio and Rocco Nacino.
“I’m just so happy with these developments in my career. I feel so blessed,” ends Jake.
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According to Dominic Ochoa, he isn’t sad that his ABS-CBN starrer My Super D recently had its curtain call.
“Actually, more than sadness, I feel more overwhelmed. Imagine, who would have thought that at this point in time, I’d still be given the chance to play a title role on television? I’ve been here in the ‘biz for decades and it was fortunate that I was picked to breathe life to said superhero part,” he avers.
If there’s one thing he would miss about the show, it’s his working rapport with child star Marco Masa who played his son in the story.
“He’s such a talented and professional kid! We had great fun on the set. I wish we can still work again in future projects.”
After My Super D, many ask if it’s just okay with him if he’d play supporting roles again.
“Of course! I’ve never been choosy with the roles I portray on screen. It is still work. As I’ve said, My Super D came as a surprise. It’s no big deal to me if I’d be back playing support,” states Dominic.
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Most talked about program
ABS-CBN’s newest primetime series Born for You continues to make waves here and abroad. Aside from consistently winning the ratings game every night, it also topped worldscreen.com’s “Social WIT List” of the most talked about shows launched in June worldwide.
According to World Screen, a 31-year-old publication that covers the international media business and analyzes global media trends, the series starring Kapamilya stars Elmo Magalona and Janella Salavador was well received in the online world and garnered thousands of tweets from netizens.
Aside from Born for You, joining the list were Disney Channel’s Adventures in Baby Sitting, Greenleaf that was produced by world-renowned host Oprah Winfrey, and other programs from countries such as the UK, Brazil, France, and Turkey.
Don’t miss the teleserye that proves destiny exists, Born for You weeknights after Dolce Amore on ABS-CBN or ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable 167). Catch up via iWant TV and skyondemand.com.ph for Sky subscribers.