Actor Jericho Rosales is indeed back after a long lull when it comes to his showbiz career. 2008, according to Jericho, is a good year and he capped his comeback via Viva Films Metro Manila Film Festival entry Baler, opposite Anne Curtis, who bagged the Best Actress award at the awarding ceremony held last night, December 27, at the Harbor Tent of the Sofitel Hotel in Pasay City.
Talking about 2008, Echo (Jericho's nickname) told the entertainment press last night: "Very good. Very colorful. Roller-coaster ride na, you know turned out to be really, really, really good. The end of the year was good for me, Kahit Isang Saglit [his soap in ABS-CBN] did really well so maayos sa ‘kin ‘yon.
"I'm very happy about that the film here, Baler, di ba? A lot of good things happened. My personal life, sa family ko, and my career, everything's doing well."
As early as now, 2009 is shaping out to be a busier year for Jericho. He cited two drama series, a movie, and endorsement deals all lined up for him to do.
HAPPY FOR BALER'S SUCCESS. Echo is proud of Baler's success both commercially and as an award winner. Last night, the historic film amassed a total of ten awards, including the Best Picture trophy. Jericho, unfortunately, came short against Magkaibigan's Christopher de Leon in the Best Actor category.
"Glory to God, that's all I can say. Viva Baler!" said Echo when reminded of the movie's current standing against the other competing entries. "Maraming salamat sa lahat ng nanood and keep watching it, it's a good film."
With all the blessings, it seems like Jericho has completely moved on following the breakdown of his romantic relationship with actress Heart Evangelista a few months back. Echo though would rather lead an unattached lifestyle for the moment to make sure that his career won't get sidetracked just like in the past.
"Wala. Wala akong nililigawan," he stressed, before adding, "I wanna make a lot of friends talaga. I wouldn't say collect and collect and select for me, hindi ako ganun. Ano lang, I'm discovering a lot of things about myself in being single. So enjoy talaga siya, masaya. Alam mo 'yon, I want to be a friend, hindi lang sa mga kaibigan kong lalake, pati dun sa mga babae."