MANILA, Philippines - After 15 years of being a singer-musician, Rivermaya frontman Rico Blanco is making a career move as he tries acting for television.

This time, Blanco will be working for Kapamilya's upcoming series "Imortal" with Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz as the lead stars.

"This is my first time to do acting for TV. I think it's different," said Blanco.

"I play Lucas. I'm sort of like bestfriend and brother ni Matteo (Cruz)," the singer said.

Even if he is more established in the music scene, Blanco is not new to acting since he already tried doing stage plays.

Blanco starred alongside Noel Cabangon and Joey Ayala in the Music Museum and 70s Bistro production of "Jesus Christ Superstar."

He was also part of Epy Quizon and Christopher de Leon's independent film "Nasaan si Francis."

Though the singer is now spending his time in acting, he vowed that he won't turn his back to writing original Pinoy music.

Blanco was the man behind the hits "Liwanag sa Dilim," "Umaaraw, Umuulan," "Elesi" and "Kisapmata."

“Imortal" will air soon on ABS-CBN.