Jason Abalos Admits He And Jewel Mische Are Going Steady

JASON ABALOS was linked to Maja Salvador when they were both still starting and handled by Chit Ramos. But except for a one-week MU, no real romance bloomed between them. They’ve been paired before in “Nagsimula sa Puso” three years ago. Now, they’re together again in “Precious Heart Romances Present Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin” where he plays Jake Falcon, the earthy farmboy who changes the life of Maja when they meet, even if Maja is already about to wed Patrick Garcia.

How come most of his shows are for the afternoon slot, just like “Nagsimula sa Puso”, “Alynna” and the last one being “Reputasyon” with Cristine Reyes that ends today? “I also don’t know, I guess it’s management’s decision,” he says. “But I’m just thankful na sunod-sunod ang shows ko at hindi ako nawawalan ng trabaho. Heto nga, ginawa ko agad itong ‘Lumayo Ka Man’ even before natapos ang ‘Reputasyon’ so hindi talaga ako nababakante. Pero sana nga, makagawa rin ako sa primetime balang araw.”

Has he experienced in real life having someone he loves going far away from him? “Oo naman, si Maja,” he laughs. “Masakit talaga kapag nilayuan ka ng taong mahal na mahal mo. But life has to go on. Ganun lang naman yun kasimple.”

After Bela Padilla who moved to GMA-7, he now admits going steady with Jewel Mische, a Starstruck 4 winner who has moved to ABS-CBN. “I’m thankful to her dahil siya ang dahilan kaya nagkaroon ako ngayon ng faith. She’s special to me for changing my life for the better. I grew up in a religious family but when I joined showbiz, nabarkada ako’t naiba ang landas ko. Si Jewel ang nag-akay sa’kin pabalik sa faith ko and to grow as a Christian.”