After his stint in Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2 late last year, Jon Avila will be regularly seen again on television via his newest show titled Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom, which will start airing on April 26.
During the press conference of Kapitan Boom last Wednesday, April 16, at the 9501 Restaurant in ABS-CBN Compound, Quezon City, the media had the chance to talk to the former hunk housemate. He said he couldn't believe that the he bagged the role.
"Hindi ako naniniwala. At first I didn't believe it," related Jon. "Kasi I asked Mr. M [Johnny Manahan, Star Magic] na, 'Is there anything or shows for me?' when I came out of the PBB house. Sabi niya sa akin, ‘Superman.' Sabi ko, 'Hindi pwedeng mag-Superman dito, di ba? So, I just didn't think about it. 'Tapos biglang may Kapitan Boomna Komiks...pero I didn't realize how big the role was. I didn't know it was, ano, sariling show ko talaga."
Jon admitted that he did not really expect this opportunity. "It's really a blessing. It's all about praying. I mean, I've been praying for a new show also. Maybe this is the right time."
For his first regular show, did Jon feel any pressure upon learning that he would play the lead role in the TV adaptation of Mars Ravelo's Kapitan Boom?
The commercial model turned actor said, "Not really." He added, "The only thing that I'm scared of is not being able to be consistent. Sana I'll be able to maintain what I have and be able to prove na that I can actually act.
"But other than that, I'm having fun so I don't feel much pressure. I look forward to everyday taping. I look forward to everyday training."
As an aspiring actor, Jon said he really prepared himself for the role. In fact, he was even asked to learn Wushu and cinematic martial arts for the fight scenes of Kapitan Boom.
Jon further said, "In my role, I have to speak Tagalog and Bisaya also. I've been doing it okay. Medyo I have to concentrate a lot more on my scripts. I have to study a lot more on my scripts than usual."
LEADING LADY. With this break, the press asked, "To whom does Jon wish to share his happiness for having these opportunities?"
He replied, "I really wish that my mom is here. I really miss her a lot. Nasa ibang bansa siya kasi so I really wish she is here to share this with me."
Other than his mother, who is currently based in London, Jon said that he does not have a "special someone" right now. He explained that he is now focused on his job as an actor.
He even said, "I'm not really looking for a relationship right now. I mean, I'm in love with my work."
What about his leading lady, Marianna del Rio?
"Marianna is nice, medyo tahimik," described Jon. However, he said, "She's young though."
When asked if there's a possibility that he would fall in love with the Brazilian model, Jon directly answered, "No, imposible. She's not my type, seriously."
After this, his handler got worried that he might be misquoted again by what he just said. But the hunk actor explained, "I don't want people saying na, ‘Yeah, maybe they're together, maybe not.' I just wanna be straight now."
If Jon is going to look for his special someone now, he said, "Siguro [I'll] take it slower and look for someone who would understand my line of work, someone God-fearing, someone understanding, someone who doesn't mind me wearing this outfit [Kapitan Boom] going to the mall, you know."
MARIEL-ZANJOE ISSUE. Jon was also straightforward when the media asked him about Mariel Rodriguez, who became close to him during the PBB Celebrity Edition 2.
Mariel is now seen more frequently with another hunk actor and former celebrity housemate Zanjoe Marudo. In fact, they were spotted by PEP sharing sweet moments in Boracay during the Holy Week.
What did Jon feel about this?
Jon honestly answered, "Relief. Because, ano, it was finished na instead of... carrying on and carrying on. I was relieved kasi at least she made a choice na, di ba? So, there was an emotion of relief."
Was he hurt when he found out that Mariel and Zanjoe are together?
The hunk actor's short reply was, "I wasn't that hurt. I was just disappointed lang."
The media asked further, "Does this mean that you [Jon] and Mariel did not really have a relationship?"
Jon clarified, "If we're gonna be together, it's gonna be more of a formal thing, e. Instead of right just falling into it, I would rather say na, ‘Okay, you and me, together na...' Even the viewers can see it, that we're getting close, every one...But we weren't together."