A NEW YOUNG LOVE TEAM is being introduced in GMA-7’s Saturday night action-fantasy series, “Agimat ng Agila”. This is the male winner of Starstruck Season 7, Kim de Leon, paired with new Kapuso discovery, Lia Salvador. How did they get their roles?
“Nag-audition po kami,” says Kim. “I thought I didn’t make it so nagulat na lang ako when they informed me na magte-taping na raw kami. I play Jumong at nakikitira ako sa bahay ni Sen. Bong Revilla as Gabriel. Mapapasama ako doon sa misterious adventures ng agimat niya. I’m so happy and thankful na nakasama ko siya sa show na ito.”
He used to be paired with Starstruck batchmate Lexi Gonzales but it seems their pairing is now a thing of the past as he’s now paired with another girl. How does he feel about it?
“It’s okay with me po. I trust the GMA Management. I know they know what is best for my career. This show gives me the chance to work with Sen. Bong Revilla and I know I will learn a lot from the experience of working with him.”
This is Lia’s first acting experience and she’s very thankful that everyone on the set is very helpful with her.
“They told me what I need to bring with me to the set so I’d be comfortable and, sa eksena, lagi nila akong ginagabayan to make sure okay ang acting ko,” she says. “I was really overwhelmed when I learned na nakuha ako rito and I feel so honored to be part of the cast kasi puro magagaling sila.”
How is it working with Kim?
“We quickly became friends kasi kami lagi ang magkasama sa eksena. He plays Jumong and I play Sharmaine. Kami ang young romantic interest dito. We will provide some of the kilig scenes pero magkasama rin kami sa adventures and we do a lot of outdoor activities.
"It’a also a great experience working with our veteran co-stars like Elizabeth Oropesa, Gardo Versoza, Benjie Paras and Betong Sumaya.”
“Agimat ng Agila” started last Saturday and immediately posted high ratings. It is aired every Saturday at 7:15 PM.
