Echo says thankful about having a second chance
abs-cbnNEWS.com | 09/05/2008 1:14 PM
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Actor Jericho Rosales is back on television primetime with ABS-CBN and Malaysia's Double Vision Production's series "Kahit Isang Saglit" that will air this coming September 15, Monday.
In an interview Rosales admitted that before the TV show he missed acting. Rosales took a break for almost one year as he decided to focus more on his other passion -- music.
He said that he is really thankful that he was given another chance not only by God but by his mother network, ABS-CBN for giving him another big project for television.
"I'm thankful to ABS-CBN sa Star Cinema most of all I thanked God for giving me back ‘yong drive ko para mag-artista ulit parang ganoon kasi ang dami kong frustrations noon," he said.
Rosales, also known as Echo, said that he got really excited in doing every scene of the new series and felt so blessed to be working with the whole cast.
He said he was also happy to have worked with the late director Gilbert "Manong" Perez, the series' first director. The series is now directed by well-acclaimed director Jerry Sineneng.
Unforgettable experiences
Rosales said that aside from being the last legacy of director Gilbert, he will surely remember "Kahit Isang Saglit" for all the unforgettable experiences he had while shooting it.
He said in Malaysia people are relatively conservative. "Kung dito sa ating sceaming fans doon quiet at kimi sila. Iba ang attitude nila doon, pa-picture lang okay na sila doon at marespeto sila," he said.
Rosales added he also feels that Malaysia has become his second home because of the warm acceptance given by the people to him.
Rosales is also a star in Malaysia for his hit series "Pangako Sa Iyo" with former sweetheart and on-screen partner Kristine Hermosa.
He said that Filipino stars like John Lloyd Cruz, Piolo Pascual and Albert Martinez are also stars in Malaysia because of ABS-CBN's television shows.
The actor also said that it was really peaceful in Malaysia as he shared that police officers there are just cool and relaxed while on patrol.
Another thing he said he would not forget was when one of the members of the Filipino crew cooked pork adobo. "Hindi na natiis ng isa naming kasamahan sa trabaho. Nagluto ng adobo tapos nakatingin sa buong crew at staff, kinuha nila lahat ng kubyertos namin tapos nilibing nila, pero after that okay na nagka-peace na, kasi Muslims," narrates Rosales.
The actor said that if one wants to unwind and explore different places in the world then it would just be good to visit Malaysia.
Jericho Vibar Rosales started his career at the age of 7. He was a member of Star Circle batch 4 and was known for his outstanding performance on television series "Pangako Sa 'Yo."
Aside from "Kahit Isang Saglit" catch Echo with his upcoming film "Baler" with Anne Curtis. "Baler" is an official entry for this year's Metro Manila Film Festival.
