Two of GMA’s most bankable stars are finally teaming up, and it’s bound to excite fans who have been waiting for this kind of pairing. Jillian Ward and David Licauco are set to headline the upcoming action-drama Never Say Die, a big leap from their recent projects and a chance to showcase something new.
Jillian, fresh from the success of My Ilonggo Girl and her memorable stint in Mga Batang Riles, is stepping into uncharted territory. “This genre is something new for me since it’s action,” she admitted. “People will see a different me. My character here is a far cry from the usual ones I portrayed in my past programs.”
She has already begun training, learning everything from proper gun handling to the footwork required in fight sequences. “It’s fun! I’m glad I was cast in this project,” she said with excitement.
David, meanwhile, is no stranger to physical preparation. After his well-received run in Pulang Araw, the so-called Pambansang Ginoo quickly went into training for his new role. “Production wanted me to learn Arnis,” he shared. “I also hit the gym regularly and went back to boxing. Physically, I’m really preparing a great deal to be credible in the character I portray.”
The series won’t be short on star power either, with Angelu de Leon, Richard Yap, Raymart Santiago, Ayen Munji-Laurel, Wendell Ramos, Analyn Barro, Raheel Bhyria, and Korean actress Kim Ji Soo rounding out the cast. “I promise that it’s going to be a great offering, so I hope viewers will support us,” David added.
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Meanwhile, another Kapuso name made headlines during the recent GMA Gala, not for a project, but for a candid moment on the red carpet. Jak Roberto revealed that he had a brief but friendly exchange with Jameson Blake, who attended the event with Barbie Forteza.
Jak didn’t hesitate to approach him. “It wasn’t our first time to meet and talk. Back in February, our paths crossed in It’s Showtime when we were both tapped to judge their Sexy Babe segment. So, there’s no uneasiness whatsoever,” he said.
On Barbie and Jameson’s closeness, Jak was surprisingly supportive. “I think they make a good pair. They complement each other. And I think it’s about time,” he remarked.
He even admitted that their short chat touched on something deeper. “I told him that Barbie is a kind and wonderful person. He just has to take good care of her,” Jak shared, showing both sincerity and maturity.
