PRESS STATEMENT FROM ABS-CBN:
"Groomed to be one of the next premier leading men of the local entertainment scene, Jason Abalos is set to face his first lead title role, as he breathes life to a Pinoy classic character, 'Bianong Bulag,' the first series of the new season of Agimat: Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla starting this Monday, January 24, after Showtime on ABS-CBN.
"From his dramatic role in Alyna, Jason continuously proves that he deserves a niche in the showbiz arena. Jason even underwent martial arts training as preparation for his role.
"'Malaking karangalan kasi hindi naman lahat nabibigyan ng pagkakataon. [Ramon Revilla Sr.] dati,' Jason expressed after learning that he has been given the role of Bianong Bulag.
"In an interview, Jason commended Jessy Mendiola, his love interest in the series, 'Masarap siya katrabaho kasi hindi mabigat kaeksena. Gusto niyang matuto, masaya siya sa ginagawa niya at focus siya.'
"Under the direction of Dondon Santos, the story of Bianong Bulag revolves around the adventures of two brothers, portrayed by Jason and Joem Bascon, who were both given a half part of an amulet. The conflict sinks in as Jason and Joem realize their amulet's special powers which were handed to them by their trainor.
"Give way as Jason Abalos reprises the classic character of Bianong Bulagin Agimat: Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla premiering on January 24 (Monday) on ABS-CBN."
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