Jake Cuenca and Gerald Anderson on their 17-year friendship: ‘We are polar opposites… but still the same’ | ABS-CBN
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Jake Cuenca and Gerald Anderson on their 17-year friendship: ‘We are polar opposites… but still the same’
Jake Cuenca and Gerald Anderson on their 17-year friendship: ‘We are polar opposites… but still the same’
Kapamilya actors Gerald Anderson and Jake Cuenca had a fun trip down memory lane recalling how their friendship started.
Kapamilya actors Gerald Anderson and Jake Cuenca had a fun trip down memory lane recalling how their friendship started.
In an hour-long vlog on their Drama Moto Club YouTube Channel, the longtime friends shared how they clicked during their shoot in Sana Maulit Muli (2007) and Tayong Dalawa (2009).
In an hour-long vlog on their Drama Moto Club YouTube Channel, the longtime friends shared how they clicked during their shoot in Sana Maulit Muli (2007) and Tayong Dalawa (2009).
“It was fast,” Jake described. “They cast us agad as twins (in Tayong Dalawa). We are polar opposites, that’s the thing, but still the same.”
“It was fast,” Jake described. “They cast us agad as twins (in Tayong Dalawa). We are polar opposites, that’s the thing, but still the same.”
He then added how, despite having differences, the two actors still have respect for one another that eventually blossomed as a good friendship.
He then added how, despite having differences, the two actors still have respect for one another that eventually blossomed as a good friendship.
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“Our mindsets are similar,” he added. “We see how hard the person works, and we ultimately respect that right away.”
“Our mindsets are similar,” he added. “We see how hard the person works, and we ultimately respect that right away.”
Gerald also shared how he and Jake would always have a big part in each other’s careers as they both started working together on the Kapamilya network.
Gerald also shared how he and Jake would always have a big part in each other’s careers as they both started working together on the Kapamilya network.
“Obviously, for the rest of my life and my career, maaattach ako sa love team kung saan ako nagstart, right? Parang sa kaniya rin eh. Parang nakaattach din ako sa kanya,” he said.
“Obviously, for the rest of my life and my career, maaattach ako sa love team kung saan ako nagstart, right? Parang sa kaniya rin eh. Parang nakaattach din ako sa kanya,” he said.
Gerald further explained, “Parang kapag sinabi mong Gerald Anderson, kung anong maalala mo sa kaiya, Tayong Dalawa, Sana Maulit Muli, parang attach kami sa isa't isa. And I think it’s going to be like that for the rest of kasi magkasabay kami.”
Gerald further explained, “Parang kapag sinabi mong Gerald Anderson, kung anong maalala mo sa kaiya, Tayong Dalawa, Sana Maulit Muli, parang attach kami sa isa't isa. And I think it’s going to be like that for the rest of kasi magkasabay kami.”
He also said how they may both have different starts in the industry, but they have the same way of valuing the career they have both worked hard for the past years.
He also said how they may both have different starts in the industry, but they have the same way of valuing the career they have both worked hard for the past years.
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“Our approach is different, but our love is the same, our passion is the same,” the Nobody actor remarked.
“Our approach is different, but our love is the same, our passion is the same,” the Nobody actor remarked.
The two celebrity friends also shared the secret of why they still have a strong bond even after almost two decades since they met.
The two celebrity friends also shared the secret of why they still have a strong bond even after almost two decades since they met.
“We never had a falling out, we never had years na (we stop our friendship). We both understand na parang we have different things na you want to achieve as an actor, I have different things but at the same time parang I can appreciate your career bro because I’ve seen it from the start and I’m rooting for you.” Jake shared.
“We never had a falling out, we never had years na (we stop our friendship). We both understand na parang we have different things na you want to achieve as an actor, I have different things but at the same time parang I can appreciate your career bro because I’ve seen it from the start and I’m rooting for you.” Jake shared.
He told Gerald, “For me, if there's anyone rooting for you like at all cost, it’s me.”
He told Gerald, “For me, if there's anyone rooting for you like at all cost, it’s me.”
Meanwhile, Gerald expressed what he wanted Jake to try as he believed his friend would be a great help to other younger stars.
Meanwhile, Gerald expressed what he wanted Jake to try as he believed his friend would be a great help to other younger stars.
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“Napagusapan na natin ito. (I wanted you na) makapagbigay ka ng workshop,” he said.
“Napagusapan na natin ito. (I wanted you na) makapagbigay ka ng workshop,” he said.
“Ang sagot niya sa akin noon is 'I’m still focusing on my right path, pigain kumbaga, push the potential and sometimes kapag nagtuturo ka, sometimes I never give advice to other actors on set kasi it’s hard.’ Pero ayun yung nakikita ko (kasi sa’yo) one day,” Gerald said.
“Ang sagot niya sa akin noon is 'I’m still focusing on my right path, pigain kumbaga, push the potential and sometimes kapag nagtuturo ka, sometimes I never give advice to other actors on set kasi it’s hard.’ Pero ayun yung nakikita ko (kasi sa’yo) one day,” Gerald said.
“The only reason why I’m saying this kasi you do the work behind, you do the work for and you see the passion. I'm sure nakita niyo yung passion niya sa acting,” Gerald continued.
“The only reason why I’m saying this kasi you do the work behind, you do the work for and you see the passion. I'm sure nakita niyo yung passion niya sa acting,” Gerald continued.
“To be a teacher there’s a time for that,” Jake added. “Thanks man, that means a lot that you think of me that way.”
“To be a teacher there’s a time for that,” Jake added. “Thanks man, that means a lot that you think of me that way.”
On his Instagram page, Jake gave a little tribute to their friendship by sharing some old photos they had.
On his Instagram page, Jake gave a little tribute to their friendship by sharing some old photos they had.
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“From 'Tayong Dalawa' to 'Tayong dalawa na nga lang' 😂 17 years of solid friendship and brotherhood in a one hour podcast in @yzonephilippines .🎙️,” he wrote.
“From 'Tayong Dalawa' to 'Tayong dalawa na nga lang' 😂 17 years of solid friendship and brotherhood in a one hour podcast in @yzonephilippines .🎙️,” he wrote.
Jake went on: “Here's to more learnings in life, milestones and even more accomplishments together!”
Jake went on: “Here's to more learnings in life, milestones and even more accomplishments together!”
The What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim actor then gave a little throwback with an iconic line from their previous series as he ended his message.
The What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim actor then gave a little throwback with an iconic line from their previous series as he ended his message.
“At kahit ano mangyari 'bok walang talo talo' pa din! Love you mucho bro @andersongeraldjr !,” he expressed.
“At kahit ano mangyari 'bok walang talo talo' pa din! Love you mucho bro @andersongeraldjr !,” he expressed.
Gerald replied, “I’ll always be here bok 💯❤️👊🏼🔥.”
Gerald replied, “I’ll always be here bok 💯❤️👊🏼🔥.”
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