JM de Guzman Willing to Go Daring for the Right Project

Nag-venture na rin sa singing ang young actor a si JM De Guzman at kamakailan ay naglunsad ng kanyang self-titled album under Ivory Records. Gayunpaman, nilinaw ni JM na ang pag-arte pa rin ang kanyang prayoridad. “’Yun talaga ang pinag-focus ko,” aniya at idinagdag na pumayag siyang gumawa ng album upang i-challenge ang sarili. “At the same time nagagawa ko ‘yung dalawang bagay na gusto ko (acting at singing).”



Pagdating daw sa acting, sina Joel Torre at Pen Medina ang kanyang magagaling na aktor. “Ako rin po character actor ako,” aniya. Sinabi nga niya may pinaplano siyang gawing indie movie ngayong tapos na ang Mula Sa Puso.



Hindi rin daw siya magdadalawang-isip na magpa-sexy kung kinakailangan sa gagawing proyekto. “Hindi po ako masyadong [maselan] kung pipili ng movie ang unang tinitingnan ko ‘yung story. Kung relevant ba ‘yung pagpapa-sexy sa story kung maganda pa po ‘yung story.



“Kasi wala naman pong masamang gawin ‘yon,” paglilinaw pa niya. Subalit ayaw daw niya na nagiging impresyon na kapag gagawa ng indie movie ay kailangang maghubad. “Tumatatak sa ulo ng mga tao ‘pag indie actor dapat maghubad ka. Dapat gumawa ka daring, kailangan gumawa ka ng sexy film. Para sa akin andami nang ganon, andami nang nago-ofer ng ganon pero mas importante ‘yung story. Kung ‘yung story n’ya eh talagang [maganda] pag-iisipan ko. Ano lang po ako alipin ng sining.”



Meantime, sa kanyang self-titled album, kasama rito ang ilan sa mga compositions ni JM dahil mahilig ding mag-compose ang aktor. “Nagstart ako nung second year high school, dun ko na-discover na marunong pala akong magsulat. Gumawa kami ng banda, sumasali sa battle of the bands, nanalo-nalo kami,” kuwento ng aktor. “’Pag ‘di ako makaarte ‘yun ang outlet ko. ‘Pag nasa bahay ako, nagsusulat ako nang nagsusulat tapos [at] nilalagyan ko ng melody. May notebook ako na punum-puno ng sulat ko.”

Lauren Young and JM de Guzman Thank Mula Sa Puso's Loyal Viewers

As “Mula Sa Puso” bows out of the television screens this week, its lead stars thanked all viewers who have avidly followed the series.



In an interview with “Showbiz News Ngayon,” actress Lauren Young and actor JM de Guzman said they grew to be who they are now because of “Mula Sa Puso.” Both stars said they are grateful that they had the opportunity to play their roles in the series.



“Very thankful na ito ang isa sa mga projects na I got to show the people ang mga natutunan ko. Mamimiss ko talaga yun,” said Young.



“After nitong ‘Mula Sa Puso,’ mas lalo akong ginanahan to take other roles na mas challenging, mas mabigat kaysa sa role ni Gabriel. Masasabi ko na ang laki talaga ng natulong sa aking ng show bilang isang aktor,” he said.







Young, however, said she is sad that the series is ending.



“Nakakalungkot lang na lahat to mag-e-end. Parang kailan lang nagsimula siya. Ito naging close na kami tapos napakaganda ng kuwento,” she said.



Both of them called on the public to not miss the remaining episodes of the series.



“Itong 'Mula Sa Puso' talagang pinaghirapan po namin. Alam ko sinubaybayan siya ng mga tao. Maraming salamat,” the actress said.



“Pinapangako ko walang dull moment na makikita sa mga natitirang episodes ng ‘Mula Sa Puso.’ Dapat tumutok kayo. Siguradong exciting, siguradong shocking. Wag po kayong bibitaw,” de Guzman said.



“Mula Sa Puso” airs daily before “TV Patrol.”



Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

The Chemistry of JM de Guzman and Charee Pineda in Mula Sa Puso

JM De Guzman and Charee Pineda undeniably exude a natural chemistry on screen in the hit primetime series ”Mula sa Puso.”

Charee’s character Kate recently entered the top-caliber soap as the newest girl in Gabriel’s life and since then, their loveteam has been creating quite a buzz among fans in the online world. In fact, JM and Charee now have a fanbase called Juamees (combined Juan Miguel and Charee).

When asked if they can translate their on-screen romance off-screen, Charee said “as of now, JM and I are just good friends. I consider him my kabarkada. But let’s see if our friendship will develop into something more.” The young actress also said that the reason why their loveteam clicked is because this is not the first time they were teamed up on TV. They were first seen together in the now defunct “Precious Hearts Romances presents Alyna.”

Keep watching more romantic encounters between JM and Charee in “Mula sa Puso,” weekdays after “I Dare You” on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. Follow the show’s official Twitter account at http://twitter.com/mulasapuso2011 and official Facebook page at http://facebook.com/OfficialMSP2011. If you have your SkyCable Digibox iRecord, you can set it weekdays at 5:45 pm on ABS-CBN.

JM de Guzman Releases Self-Titled Album

JM de Guzman's self-titled debut album is now out under Ivory music. JM’s 12-track album is composed of 9 well-loved covers and 2 original songs (Carried Away and Give You The World), written by JM himself.

Songs from the album are:
1. Carried Away
2. Pagdating Ng Panahon
3. Out Of My League
4. Bizarre Love Triangle
5. Collide
6. Kiss Me
7. True
8. Yakap Sa Dilim
9. Give You The World
10. Sa May Bintana
11. Nothing Compares 2 U
12. Carried Away (Acoustic Version)

JM de Guzman to Release First Music Album

Philippine TV’s fast rising dramatic actor JM De Guzman is not only talented in acting but in singing and songwriting as well.

The “Mula sa Puso” lead revealed that he is set to release his self-titled album under Ivory Records very soon.

“It’s a 12-track album, ten covers and two of which I personally wrote,” he shared. “People can expect to hear chill-type of songs here.”

JM cleared though that despite him pursuing the music industry, his first love is still and will always be acting.

Considering that he is a newcomer, JM quickly earned the respect of his peers and earned praises from viewers for his portrayal as Gabriel in the 2011 remake of classic soap opera hit “Mula sa Puso.”

One of the people he was able to impress is veteran and Box Office Director Wenn Deramas.

“Given more challenging roles, JM is one of the important actors of his time,” he said.

Lauren Young, who plays JM’s love interest Via, also commended his superb acting skills.

“He’s a really good actor. He’s very professional and versatile. He can shift from his jolly character as Gabriel to a serious one which is hard to do. He really gives justice to his role,” said Lauren.

Despite these flattering praises, JM remains humble yet thankful for the appreciation being given to him.

“I’m very overwhelmed with these compliments of course but I see to it that will remain in focus. Every taping, the scenes get harder and harder and I give my all to prepare for what the role requires me to do. I really take Gabriel to life,” JM explained.

When asked if this is how he foresees his career in showbiz, he said “Yes. When I entered showbiz, I know where I stand and my goals as an actor. I should be focused on my character. Fame is part and parcel of being a TV personality but at the end of the day, an actor thinks on how to touch people’s lives with the role he portrays.”

As early as six years old, JM already started doing commercials and ventured into acting as he became part of the popular gag show “Ang TV.” He stopped for a while to focus on his studies but when he stepped on the college level, he chose to take Theater Arts in the University of the Philippines-Diliman.

He returned to TV via “Precious Hearts Romances (PHR) presents Midnight Phantom” that was immediately followed by “PHR presents Alyna,” “Martha Cecilia’s Kristine,” and now, “Mula sa Puso.”

JM will also be seen this July opposite Eugene Domingo in “Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank,” an official entry to the 2011 Cinemalaya directed by Chris Martinez.

Keep watching JM as Gabriel in “Mula sa Puso,” weekdays after “Marry Me Mary” on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida.