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McCoy de Leon signs up with Viva
McCoy de Leon signs up with Viva
ABS-CBN News
Published Sep 01, 2020 03:05 AM PHT

MANILA — Actor Mccoy de Leon is the latest ABS-CBN artist to make a career move amid the crisis besetting the network.
MANILA — Actor Mccoy de Leon is the latest ABS-CBN artist to make a career move amid the crisis besetting the network.
De Leon, 25, was a Star Magic artist for almost a decade. He announced on Friday that he is now under contract with Viva Artists Agency.
De Leon, 25, was a Star Magic artist for almost a decade. He announced on Friday that he is now under contract with Viva Artists Agency.
“Na-realize ko na hindi lahat nabibigyan ng opportunity,” de Leon said during the media conference welcoming him as a Viva talent. “Wala naman masama kung i-grab ko ‘yung opportunity.”
“Na-realize ko na hindi lahat nabibigyan ng opportunity,” de Leon said during the media conference welcoming him as a Viva talent. “Wala naman masama kung i-grab ko ‘yung opportunity.”
Signing up with Viva, de Leon clarified, doesn’t necessarily mean leaving ABS-CBN. It is possible he will still be seen in more projects with the Kapamilya network.
Signing up with Viva, de Leon clarified, doesn’t necessarily mean leaving ABS-CBN. It is possible he will still be seen in more projects with the Kapamilya network.
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“ABS-CBN will always be my home. That will remain with me for the rest of my life,” de Leon said.
“ABS-CBN will always be my home. That will remain with me for the rest of my life,” de Leon said.
Under Star Magic, de Leon appeared in several TV series, notably “The Good Son” wherein he was among the lead stars. He was also part of the dance group Hashtags on “It’s Showtime,” and formed half of the “McLisse” tandem with Elisse Joson.
Under Star Magic, de Leon appeared in several TV series, notably “The Good Son” wherein he was among the lead stars. He was also part of the dance group Hashtags on “It’s Showtime,” and formed half of the “McLisse” tandem with Elisse Joson.
The love team starred in the 2019 film “Sakaling Maging Tayo.” De Leon was most recently seen on the big screen via Star Cinema’s “Block Z.”
The love team starred in the 2019 film “Sakaling Maging Tayo.” De Leon was most recently seen on the big screen via Star Cinema’s “Block Z.”
“Family,” was de Leon’s answer, when asked what he will miss most about being part of Star Magic. In fact, his handlers in the talent agency understood his decision to transfer to Viva.
“Family,” was de Leon’s answer, when asked what he will miss most about being part of Star Magic. In fact, his handlers in the talent agency understood his decision to transfer to Viva.
“Sabi lang nila sa akin na, ‘Sige lang, mag-grow ka lang soar high,’” de Leon said.
“Sabi lang nila sa akin na, ‘Sige lang, mag-grow ka lang soar high,’” de Leon said.
With ABS-CBN no longer able to broadcast on free television, Star Magic is looking to expand its reach by having talents star in projects outside the network. Formerly, Star Magic artists were exclusive to ABS-CBN.
With ABS-CBN no longer able to broadcast on free television, Star Magic is looking to expand its reach by having talents star in projects outside the network. Formerly, Star Magic artists were exclusive to ABS-CBN.
“I guess this is also the time for everyone to connect with one another since we’re doing the same thing – to entertain the people, make them happy, and at the same time to have work,” de Leon said.
“I guess this is also the time for everyone to connect with one another since we’re doing the same thing – to entertain the people, make them happy, and at the same time to have work,” de Leon said.
Noting that he is currently filming an ABS-CBN series, de Leon said he is open to the possibility of also working in other networks.
Noting that he is currently filming an ABS-CBN series, de Leon said he is open to the possibility of also working in other networks.
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EXCLUSIVE: Lovely Abella and Benj Manalo play reel partners for the first time in ‘My Love Will Make You Disappear’
EXCLUSIVE: Lovely Abella and Benj Manalo play reel partners for the first time in ‘My Love Will Make You Disappear’
Push Team
Published Feb 22, 2025 04:53 PM PHT

Real-life couple Lovely Abella and Benj Manalo star as reel partners for the first time in My Love Will Make You Disappear.
Real-life couple Lovely Abella and Benj Manalo star as reel partners for the first time in My Love Will Make You Disappear.
Lovely shared in an exclusive interview with PUSH ABS-CBN what it's like to act alongside her partner in a film.
Lovely shared in an exclusive interview with PUSH ABS-CBN what it's like to act alongside her partner in a film.
"Actually, masaya pala talaga kasi mas nagtutulungan. Meron kayong na-apply ng mga bagay na nasasabi ng partner," she shared.
"Actually, masaya pala talaga kasi mas nagtutulungan. Meron kayong na-apply ng mga bagay na nasasabi ng partner," she shared.

Benj added that aside from the comfort of already knowing each other, it also boosts your confidence, knowing that your special person is right there with you.
Benj added that aside from the comfort of already knowing each other, it also boosts your confidence, knowing that your special person is right there with you.
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"Yung comfortability nandun. Pero at the same time, yung professionalism mas siguro tumataas. Kasi siyempre parang alam mong nandyan yung asawa mo. Gusto mo magpasikat sa asawa mo. Yung asawa mo gusto magpasikat sa'yo. Pero, andon pa rin sa parang kung ano yung kailangan ng director. So, it's very, ano, 'perfect' (that’s the) word. It's very surreal para sa aming dalawa na magawa namin ito together," Benj explained.
"Yung comfortability nandun. Pero at the same time, yung professionalism mas siguro tumataas. Kasi siyempre parang alam mong nandyan yung asawa mo. Gusto mo magpasikat sa asawa mo. Yung asawa mo gusto magpasikat sa'yo. Pero, andon pa rin sa parang kung ano yung kailangan ng director. So, it's very, ano, 'perfect' (that’s the) word. It's very surreal para sa aming dalawa na magawa namin ito together," Benj explained.
The dancer-turned-host-turned-actress also noted that when it comes to acting, they make sure to establish what needs to be done and set clear goals.
The dancer-turned-host-turned-actress also noted that when it comes to acting, they make sure to establish what needs to be done and set clear goals.
"Kasi talagang kapag ka kunyari bago kami pumunta ng set, talagang inaano namin yung sarili namin, sini-set namin na iba yung gagawin namin. Yung mood na need namin talaga," she explained.
"Kasi talagang kapag ka kunyari bago kami pumunta ng set, talagang inaano namin yung sarili namin, sini-set namin na iba yung gagawin namin. Yung mood na need namin talaga," she explained.
Lovely and Ben got married in 2021. The couple welcomed their first child, Liam, in 2023.
Lovely and Ben got married in 2021. The couple welcomed their first child, Liam, in 2023.
Meanwhile, the couple shared that My Love Will Make You Disappear is not your ordinary romantic comedy.
Meanwhile, the couple shared that My Love Will Make You Disappear is not your ordinary romantic comedy.
"Marami po silang dapat abangan. As in, hindi lang kilig yung mapi-feel nila dito. Iba't ibang klase ‘yung genre talaga na mapapanood," Lovely mentioned.
"Marami po silang dapat abangan. As in, hindi lang kilig yung mapi-feel nila dito. Iba't ibang klase ‘yung genre talaga na mapapanood," Lovely mentioned.
The television and theater actor also assured moviegoers that the film offers much more than just the kilig.
The television and theater actor also assured moviegoers that the film offers much more than just the kilig.
"Hindi siya yung typical romcom na in-expect natin na masaya lang and everything. O kilig lang. It's something that I think all audience would really appreciate and would love kasi kami nga na nandun sa pelikula na sobrang na-enjoy namin. What more pa sila?” Benj shared.
"Hindi siya yung typical romcom na in-expect natin na masaya lang and everything. O kilig lang. It's something that I think all audience would really appreciate and would love kasi kami nga na nandun sa pelikula na sobrang na-enjoy namin. What more pa sila?” Benj shared.
In My Love Will Make You Disappear, Benj and Lovely play Richie and Jeng, a couple living in the same community as Kim Chiu's Sari and Paulo Avelino's Jolo.
In My Love Will Make You Disappear, Benj and Lovely play Richie and Jeng, a couple living in the same community as Kim Chiu's Sari and Paulo Avelino's Jolo.
The much-awaited KimPau starrer is set to be released on March 26 in cinemas nationwide, with international screenings also planned.
The much-awaited KimPau starrer is set to be released on March 26 in cinemas nationwide, with international screenings also planned.
By: Jemuel Tandoc
By: Jemuel Tandoc
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