From Kapuso to Ka-shake: JC de Vera was formally introduced last night, March 17, by TV5 as the latest addition to its list of non-exclusive talents.
JC de Vera says leaving GMA-7 for TV5 is a "relief"
Thursday, March 18, 2010
11:57 AM
Rating
No regrets, only joy and relief. This is how JC de Vera described his feeling now that he is formally out of GMA-7's fold and has become part of TV5's growing roster of non-exclusive talents.
Last night, March 17, at Mario's restaurant on Tomas Morato, Quezon City, JC met with PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) and other entertainment reporters for the first time since signing a three-year non-exclusive deal with the Novaliches-based network.
The young actor's contract with the Kapuso network expired last March 14. JC's manager, Annabelle Rama—who is still engaged in a legal battle against GMA-7 executive Wilma Galvante—opted instead to shop for another network.
"Mahirap umalis dun sa GMA, lalong-lalo na sila ang nag-mold sa akin, kumbaga doon ako lumaki. Nahirapan talaga ako mag-decide. Pero 'yon nga, one thing kung bakit ako nag-decide umalis talaga sa GMA is because 'yon nga 'yong problema namin ni Tita Annabelle kay Ma'am Wilma. Good timing lang din 'yong offer ng TV5 kasi mag-e-end talaga 'yong contract ko, so nagkasabay," explained JC, who is now being groomed by TV5 as its premiere matinee idol.
JC admitted that the existing problem between his manager and the GMA-7 lady executive had a direct effect on him, both personally and professionally.
"Actually relief pa nga 'yon para sa akin na nakalipat ako kasi parang ang bigat, e. Pag may ginagawa akong show sa GMA, parang ang bigat-bigat ng pakiramdam ko. So, 'yong nalaman ko na pinayagan na akong makalipat and nasa TV5 na ako, nagkaroon ako ng relief talaga, parang nawala 'yong bigat sa dibdib ko."
STILL RESPECTS MS. WILMA. JC's sudden departure from GMA-7 likewise abruptly ended his stint in the primetime series Panday Kids.
Although he prepared intensively for the said program, JC frankly revealed accepting and doing the project with a "heavy heart." Transferring to a new network said JC would provide his career a fresh start.
Six years with GMA-7 and the 24-year-old actor would rather take with him all the good memories than dwell on the fallout.
"Hindi naging madali para sa akin lalong-lalo na 'yong magpaalam kina Ma'am Annette [Gozon-Abrogar, GMA Films president] na siyang nagbigay sa akin ng magagandang projects, kasama na din 'yong mga directors, 'yong co-artists ko. Pero 'yon nga, kailangan kong mag-decide para sa sarili ko and kaya ko 'to ginawa for career growth para sa akin."
JC also has kind words for Ms. Galvante. The two were not able to amicably part ways after his decision to jump ship.
Dropping by Ms. Galvante's office or making a phone call to personally say goodbye isn't really necessary, JC feels.
"As long as 'yong respect ko para sa kanya nandoon pa, siguro hindi ko na kailangan magsalita. Hindi naman ako masamang tao para pagsalitaan siya ng masama," he said.
JC added, "Thankful pa rin naman ako kasi kahit paano naging mabait pa rin siya sa akin. 'Yon nga lang, nagkaroon sila ng problem ni Tita Annabelle and nadamay ako, obviously nadamay ako. Kumbaga 'yong galit ni Ma'am Wilma napupunta sa akin instead na kay Tita Annabelle, so sa akin nababato and sa mga alaga ni Tita Annabelle."
- GMA-7 on ABS-CBN's case against AGB Nielsen: "GMA Network is rightfully interested in making sure that only accurate information is disseminated to the public based on available court records."
- Marian Rivera's Amaya leads May offering of Kapuso network
- GMA-7 reveals lineup of teleseryes for last quarter 2010 and early 2011
- Solenn Heussaff asks Survivor fans not to think of her as a traitor
- Sam Pinto says she moved to GMA-7 because ABS-CBN has "so many stars"
Get showbiz news anytime, anywhere on your mobile! Just key in PEP ON and send to 4627. Available to all Sun, Globe, and Smart subscribers.
More News
- Whitney Houston dead at 48
- Madonna slams M.I.A. for her "teenage" antics at Super Bowl
- Marian Rivera: "Lahat na yata ibinigay na sa akin Lord... In return, ano ang dahilan para malungkot pa ako, magmaldita pa 'ko or ano pa?"
- Comedienne Mosang says she lost P105,000 in a scam
- JC Tiuseco denies rumors he's courting Sarah Lahbati
- Alex Gonzaga hosts new game show with Chris Tiu
-
In a glimpse
E-Boy is described as a "modern-day Pinocchio"
E-Boy pilot week will air anew on ABS-CBN this Sunday
-
Hobbies
Marian Rivera hopes to take culinary classes while working on My Beloved
She prefers to take a full-time school program over a quick crash course.
-
Travels
Derek Ramsay and Angelica Panganiban in South Africa!
Angelica singles out this trip for bringing her and Derek closer.
-
Couples
Alice Dixson admits husband Ronnie Miranda got affected by separation rumor
Alice talks about the difficulties they encountered as married couple.
Most Popular
- Marian Rivera explains visit to taping of a TV5 show; comments on Iza Calzado's transfer to ABS-CBN
- Grace Lee on President Noynoy Aquino: "I like him."
- Kris Aquino: "Annulment is not a cause for joy. The truth is, it was a marriage that failed but it's a cause for optimism."
- Talent manager Shirley Kuan on columnist Dolly Anne Carvajal: "She can stick to her story. She has a story to tell, fine. But it's a lie."
- Hayden Kho, Jr. insists there is "NO infidelity issue" between him and Dra. Vicki Belo; apologizes to Nancy Castiglione
- Mark Bautista remains friends with Piolo Pascual after being involved in the actor's breakup with KC Concepcion
- PEP SPECIAL REPORT PART I: Why the marriage of Kris Aquino and James Yap was declared null and void
- Is it over between Dra. Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho, Jr?
- Part 2 Ynna Asistio to Annabelle Rama: "Bakit napakahirap na pakawalan kami kung talagang ayaw mo sa amin at ipinilit lang kami ng nanay ko sa iyo?"
- Director Mac Alejandre talks about his four-year contract with TV5 and reveals the real reason he left GMA-7
Advertisement
