Dennis Trillo, 45, is looking forward to taking on more challenging projects as he begins another chapter with GMA Network, including the possibility of working with some of the country’s biggest stars outside the network.
The Kapuso actor renewed his contract with GMA-7 on August 4, 2026, marking his 20th year as a loyal Kapuso.
Asked what made him decide to continue his relationship with GMA-7, Dennis cited the trust the network has given him since the beginning of his career.
He recalled how his home network took a chance on him when he was still a newcomer and entrusted him with major projects.
Dennis said: "Mula noon hanggang ngayon. Nagsisimula pa lang ako, kumbaga, parang nobody pa lang talaga ako noon.
"Sinugal na nila yung malalaking projects nila para ipagkatiwala sa isang baguhan na kagaya ko.
"And after twenty-plus years, ganun pa rin yung ginagawa nila.
"So, doon pa lang, as an appreciation and siyempre sa napakaganda nilang samahan na binigay nila at ipinakita nila sa akin, kumbaga, walang dahilan talaga na sayangin yung relasyon namin.
"Kaya hanggang ngayon, tuloy-tuloy pa rin yung magandang samahan namin ng GMA."
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Looking back on his journey since he first signed with GMA in 2003, Dennis said one of the biggest changes he has experienced is gaining confidence, both personally and professionally.
He recalled: "Noon, talagang sobrang mahiyain ako, e. Ngayon mas nadagdagan na yung kumpiyansa ko sa sarili, kumpiyansa sa trabaho.
"Mas kilala na rin yung mga katrabaho kaya mas maganda na rin yung relasyon ng bawat isa sa projects na ginagawa."
DENNIS TRILLO'S UPCOMING PROJECTS
For his next chapter with the network, Dennis said there are still plenty of things he wants to explore such as action projects that continue to gain popularity.
Dennis revealed that he is set to reunite with fellow Kapuso actor Ruru Madrid in the upcoming primetime series Hari ng Tondo.
The two previously worked in the award-winning film Green Bones in 2024.
"Actually, ngayon, nauuso yung action. So, etong next kong gagawin, bukod doon sa pelikula na gagawin kong Amir, e, yung serye na gagawin namin ni Ruru, yung Hari ng Tondo.
"Ayun, excited din, dahil makakatrabaho ko siya ulit dahil siyempre maganda rin yung samahan namin doon sa Green Bones.
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DENNIS BEING A KAPUSO A-LISTER
With Dennis taking on back-to-back projects, PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) asked if he feels pressured by his status as one of GMA’s A-list stars.
He admitted that the pressure is always there.
"Pressure, palagi dahil siyempre, nandoon yung pressure na kailangan mong pagbutihan.
"Dahil feeling ko, isa na rin ako sa pinakamatagal dito sa GMA, at maraming mga baguhan, maraming mga bata na, alam mo yun, mas promising at mas may future talaga.
"So tumitindi yung kompetensiya kaya kailangang makisabay ka rin talaga sa panahon."
Dennis also eyes creating meaningful projects with actors he admires.
Among his dream co-stars outside GMA-7 are Coco Martin, John Lloyd Cruz, and Piolo Pascual.
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He expressed his desire to work with them, saying: “Outside of GMA, siguro maganda ring makatrabaho si Coco Martin.
"Noon ko pa siya gustong makatrabaho.
"Sina John Lloyd Cruz and Piolo Pascual, ayan yung mga pinapangarap kong makatrabaho.
"Alam kong magkikita at magkikita rin kami sa isang proyekto."