Teejay Marquez enters a new phase in his showbiz career as he recently inked a contract with GMA’s Sparkle. He confirmed that he is now co-managed by Sparkle and Arnold Vegafria’s ALV Talent Circuit.
When asked how it feels now that he is already an official talent of the Kapuso Network’s talent management arm, he said it is exciting and a dream come true. He has been with GMA for so long and considers himself their homegrown talent. They always give him projects, and now that he signed up with them, he is simply thrilled.
As for how long his contract as a Sparkle artist will run, he said he still doesn’t know yet, but it doesn’t matter since most of his projects are with them.
“I still don’t know yet. But it doesn’t matter. Most of my projects are with them,” he replied.
Interestingly, will he be based in the Philippines? It can be remembered that he had an acting career in Indonesia, which reason why he lay low for quite some time.
“I have offers. If it’s a movie, I might accept it. But if it’s a soap opera, no! I have an upcoming project with GMA. And one thing more, I want to enjoy the house I built from my showbiz earnings. It’s a two-bedroom, three-story house,” the actor admitted.
The 31-year-old actor is also happy that he is part of the film In the Line of Duty, produced by former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson under his LCS Film Production and directed by Jose “JR” Olinares.
“Here, I play the role of a firefighter. The plot of the movie revolves around the lives of policemen and firefighters in the country,” he said.
Teejay is best known for the BL (Boy’s Love) projects Ben X Jim and Ben X Jim Forever. How would he differentiate it from his current movie?
“I think doing In the Line of Duty is more challenging since it’s my first time doing a role like this. At least, I can show the viewers that I can do other stuff apart from cutesy or BL. I’m proud that this project was offered to me,” ends TJ.
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Jeric Gonzales doesn’t want to comment
about his alleged break-up with Rabiya Mateo
“As of now, I don’t want to say anything,” he avers. “In the first place, she hasn’t talked about it yet. For respect.”
Did they agree that neither of them won’t talk about the sensitive issue at this point?
“Not really. But for me, it’s much better if it comes first because her being the woman.”
Is he dating someone new at present? Is he prepared to jump into a new relationship?
“I’m currently in love with my career. It’s my focus right now. I also prioritize myself. Yes, self-care. I’m trimming down and continue to improve myself.”
After Widows’ War, the handsome lad has an upcoming project with his mother studio.
“Yes, I have a new show with GMA, though I can’t divulge the details yet. But I guess it’s more on action. It’s exciting because it’s a genre that I haven’t tried doing yet,” Jeric states.