Jericho Rosales doesn't mind being 2nd choice to JM de Guzman in MMFF entry

CEBU, Philippines — Jericho Rosales doesn't mind being the second choice for the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival entry "Walang Forever."

His role was originally given to JM de Guzman. However, the film's producer, lawyer Joji Alonzo, recently announced the actor has been replaced by Jericho.

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"Hindi ko tinitignan lagi kung sino ang pinapalitan ko, e," said Jericho during the press conference for Filipino restaurant Kuya J's in Cebu on Sunday.

"I really don't mind kung second choice or third choice ako. As long as the project is fit para sakin and I know that I can do a good job in playing a role," he added.

The Kapamilya actor also said that he understands JM's decision to give up the film to focus on his TV show "All of Me."

"I know that JM is very busy with his soap," he said. "Ako rin ganon ang buhay ko kapag may soap ako. Hindi ako nakakatanggap ng pelikula kasi mahirap talaga."

Jericho said he has always been interested to star in a romantic-comedy project, which made hi say yes to "Walang Forever." For the MMFF entry, the ABS-CBN star will work with GMA-7 actress Jennylyn Mercado for the first time.

The film also stars Jennylyn Mercado and will be directed by Dan Villegas.

"Rom-com [romantic-comedy] has always been something that I've always wanted to penetrate," he said. "Kumbaga get into a territory na medyo light lang while having fun. "

The last TV show he did was "Bridges of Love," which ended in the first quarter of the year.

Jericho will start working on the film on November after going to Paris and having series of shows in U.S. with Maja Salvador.