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McCoy de Leon signs up with Viva

McCoy de Leon signs up with Viva

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Actor McCoy de Leon. Instagram: @mccoydeleon

MANILA — Actor Mccoy de Leon is the latest ABS-CBN artist to make a career move amid the crisis besetting the network.

De Leon, 25, was a Star Magic artist for almost a decade. He announced on Friday that he is now under contract with Viva Artists Agency.

“Na-realize ko na hindi lahat nabibigyan ng opportunity,” de Leon said during the media conference welcoming him as a Viva talent. “Wala naman masama kung i-grab ko ‘yung opportunity.”

Signing up with Viva, de Leon clarified, doesn’t necessarily mean leaving ABS-CBN. It is possible he will still be seen in more projects with the Kapamilya network.

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“ABS-CBN will always be my home. That will remain with me for the rest of my life,” de Leon said.

Under Star Magic, de Leon appeared in several TV series, notably “The Good Son” wherein he was among the lead stars. He was also part of the dance group Hashtags on “It’s Showtime,” and formed half of the “McLisse” tandem with Elisse Joson.

The love team starred in the 2019 film “Sakaling Maging Tayo.” De Leon was most recently seen on the big screen via Star Cinema’s “Block Z.”

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“Family,” was de Leon’s answer, when asked what he will miss most about being part of Star Magic. In fact, his handlers in the talent agency understood his decision to transfer to Viva.

“Sabi lang nila sa akin na, ‘Sige lang, mag-grow ka lang soar high,’” de Leon said.

With ABS-CBN no longer able to broadcast on free television, Star Magic is looking to expand its reach by having talents star in projects outside the network. Formerly, Star Magic artists were exclusive to ABS-CBN.

“I guess this is also the time for everyone to connect with one another since we’re doing the same thing – to entertain the people, make them happy, and at the same time to have work,” de Leon said.

Noting that he is currently filming an ABS-CBN series, de Leon said he is open to the possibility of also working in other networks.

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BGYO’s Gelo teases his much-anticipated acting debut

BGYO’s Gelo teases his much-anticipated acting debut

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BGYO Gelo’s actor era?

That’s what Aces, the fans of BGYO, can expect as they will witness a new chapter for Gelo Rivera, who is currently working on the adaptation of the Wattpad classic Four Bad Boys and Me.

In the first part of their latest BRGY interview, television host Bianca Gonzalez asked Gelo about his latest venture.

“Tama ba, Gelo you just wrapped up shooting for this (movie adaptation of a) widely popular web series? Kumusta?” Bianca asked.

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The BGYO leader admitted that it has been a nerve-wracking but rewarding experience so far.

“Siyempre, nakakakaba kasi pinili nila ako as lead doon kahit wala akong experience at all sa acting, kahit workshops, wala. Yung buong experience ng taping, masasabi ko, ang dami kong natutunan sa mga iba’t ibang tao,” Gelo shared.

Gelo had good words for the people he worked with on the project, especially their director.

He went on, “Siguro, ang pinaka-help sa'kin yung mga kasama ko sa work, sa prod po namin, si Direk Benedict Mique.”

Benedict Mique is now headlining the latest iteration of the web novel, which will be under ABS-CBN and LoneWolf Films. Some of Mique’s works include Lolo and the Kid and the 2022 Mars Ravelo’s Darna: The TV Series.

Aside from their director, Gelo also gave credit to his BGYO co-member Akira Morishita for helping him improve his acting.

“Siyempre, nagtatanong din po ako sa mga kaibigan ko na nag-a-acting din, and siyempre, si Akira. May useful advice siya, yung tamang pagbitaw” Gelo mentioned.

However, his fellow members joked about Gelo, saying he’s been very secretive when it comes to showing his acting skills to them.

BGYO member JL Toreliza shared, “Ang nakakatawa po doon, di namin siya nakikita um-acting. So, excited kami mapanood siya. Sabi nga po namin, mag-throw lines siya, ayaw niya.”

Gelo candidly laughed and explained that he’s just shy. “Close naman po kami pero nahihiya ako.”

The dancer-turned-idol assured their supporters that he’ll do an acting sample once they return to the BRGY studio.

“Sa pagbabalik dito ng BGYO, acting challenge na para sa kanila,” Bianca teased.

Gelo is slated to play the lead role of Jeydon Lopez, who, according to the Wattpad novel, is the epitome of the word "bad boy."

He will also be working with fellow Kapamilya stars Anji Salvacion, Harvey Bautista, Dustine Mayores, and River Joseph.

—By Jemuel Tandoc

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