Barbie Forteza, David Licauco next Guy, Daboy
By Cynthia Montojo
"Kaya nandito ako para sumuporta, umalalay, at payuhan because I highly believe that David Licauco, as an action star, can be next Ace Vergel and next Rudy Fernandez, "for actor-politician ER Ejercito, David Licauco can be next Rudy Fernandez or Ace Vergel. He also believes that Barbie Forteza can be this generation's Nora Aunor or Vilma Santos.
'90s action star and former governor of Laguna heaped praises for his co-stars in upcoming primetime show "Maging Sino Ka Man," premiering September 11, on GMA-7.
"And I also highly believe Barbie Forteza can be next Nora Aunor or Vilma Santos of new generation," Ejercito said.
Ejercito joins popular love team of Barbie Forteza and David Licauco a.k.a. BarDa, returning to primetime slot after last February's hit historical portal fantasy "Maria Clara at Ibarra."
Jeric Raval, another '90s action star and starring in upcoming drama, agreed.
"As an action star, nakikita ko naman kay David, acting-wise, nakita ko 'yung trailer, I believe he will go places…although hindi pa kami nagkaka-trabaho at mahahasa pa 'yan...so, masusundan pa ng ilang mga action serye…baka malinyahan niya 'yun…kagaya ng sinabi ni Gov ER kanina, siya 'yung susunod na Rudy Fernandez, Ace Vergel…nakikita ko rin naman sa kanya 'yun," said Jeric.
Ejercito and Raval were among stars that enjoyed popularity of action films in 1990s. ER considers late Rudy Fernandez and Ace Vergel as his contemporaries, as well as Senators Bong Revilla and Robin Padilla. He recently returned to TV via weekend action comedy show, "Walang Matigas Na Pulis," adaptation of 1990s film series starring Bong Revilla. TV adaptation was aired on GMA-7 with Revilla and Beauty Gonzalez as leads.
Jeric also starred in same recent TV adaptation. His action contemporaries belong to mid- to late- 1990s action stars that include Raymart Santiago and Joko Diaz.
Ejercito knows David can be next action star because of his over four decades in showbiz. He disclosed he and David have same manager, Arnold Vegafria.
"Kasi kami, batang '80s ako e…ka-age ni Jean Garcia…si Pareng Jeric, '90s…kaming mga beterano, alam namin… 40 years na ako sa industry, once we see an actor or actress, nakikita na namin ang potential and they have potential to be next Nora, Vilma or next Rudy, Ace," he said.
He also noted BarDa's strong chemistry, adding apart from being tagged as next iconic stars, Barbie and David can follow popularity of love teams of Nora Aunor and Tirso Cruz III or Vilma Santos and Edgar "Bobot" Mortiz.
Actor-politician emphasized, though, there is no instant action star.
"For me being in the industry for 40 years, there is no instant action star…you have to really train hard for it... one in a million chance itong binigay kay brother David at dapat galingan talaga niya.
"I see in him passion, dedication and commitment na he can really be and he has potential maging next Rudy Fernandez or Ace Vergel…what's important is he has positive mindset and he's dead set to become next Rudy Fernandez or Ace Vergel… next action star…kasi sa generation ngayon, wala kang makikitang magaling na action star…athletic naman siya...kailangan kasi 'pag action star ka, athletic ka…magaling ka sa action scenes, street fighting, sword fighting, arnis, chako, switch blade…lahat dapat pag-aralan mo 'yan…kami ni pareng Jeric, marami na kaming scars sa katawan...battle-scarred na kami…kailangan magka-sugat siya at marami ka pang sugat na makukuha bago ka maging magaling at tunay na action star…papasa naman sa akin ang initial salvo ni David," the actor-politician added.
Ever humble, Barbie is thankful for compliment but downplays comparison to Vilma and Nora.
"Grabe naman po 'yun, Gov. naku po…dalawa po 'yun sa mga pinaka-iniidolo ko sa industriya natin…siguro po, nagpapasalamat na lang po ako dahil sa isang iconic actor like Gov na mapansin 'yung trabaho ko is such as fulfilling moment for me…enough na po 'yun…masyado na pong mataas ang Ms. Nora and Ms. Vilma… I'm just very happy na some of our respected actors today ay napapansin ang trabaho natin… 'yun na lang po…maraming salamat po," Barbie noted.
She commended David for his dedication into portraying Carding, originally played by Robin Padilla in 1991 film. She plays Sharon Cuneta's Monique.
Barbie revealed David insisted on attending personal acting workshops and stunt training. It is noted how athletic David is because he once played varsity basketball with Benilde Blazers for De La Salle-College of St. Benilde.
Her onscreen partner, likewise, is grateful for compliment.
"Well, siyempre coming from him Ejercito, it's such huge compliment for me…maraming salamat," he said.
Also starring in "Maging Sino Ka Man" are Jean Garcia, Tonton Gutierrez, Al Tantay, Jean Saburit, Juancho Trivino, Raine Matienzo, Faith da Silva and Mikoy Morales.
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