After her bitter break up with Armando (John Lloyd Cruz), Betty (Bea Alonzo) decided to join a model-search contest so she can pay for her father’s hospital bills. Her life takes a sudden turn for the unexpected when she meets someone who will open a new chapter in her life. Enter Aldo to be played by one of the hottest leading men in showbiz today - Jericho Rosales.

     Last January 15, Jericho sat down with the press to talk about his new role in I Love Betty La Fea. When asked if he thinks that Betty-Armando fans would react negatively to Aldo being the third wheel, he replied, “I’m always optimistic whenever I play a character. In real life hindi ko hilig ang mang-intrude (laughs). When I play a character, ‘yun talaga ang character ko. I hope the people will love not just my character but kung paano mabubuo ‘yung situation involving the three characters. Based on what I have read and what was explained to me the character is interesting. Hindi siya kaiinisan.”

     With John Lloyd in a relationship the press took the opportunity to point out that both Jericho and Bea are single, leading them to question the possibility of romance blossoming between the two. However, Jericho was quick to say that he would rather not court anyone at this time. Instead his focus would be his work. “Baka pwede kong sabihin na, ‘Will you marry me?’…sa I Love Betty La Fea (laughs). Last quarter pa lang ng 2008 nai-intriga na ako. From Carmen Soo, Anne Curtis, KC Concepcion, Karylle… Ngayon kinikilig ako in a way but it’s with the opportunities that are coming. It was a great opportunity working with these ladies. I had established a good friendship with all of them and there’s nothing wrong with that. I just came from a breakup, it was a three-year intense relationship. It wouldn’t be fair kung meron akong liligawan this time kasi baka maging rebound lang ‘yung mangyari.”

     Being cast in I Love Betty La Fea has finally given Echo the chance to work with John Lloyd. As early as now, many are looking forward to seeing the acting showdown between the two as they fight over Betty. Being the gentleman that he is, Jericho emphasized that he has no intention of upstaging John Lloyd in their scenes together. “Piolo (Pascual), John Lloyd, and other great actors are all in one station. I wonder why hindi kami nagkakatrabaho. I’ve been wishing and praying that I get to work with Piolo, with John Lloyd not because gusto ko ng showdown but because I want to work with good actors. I think sapawan is tiring and is just a waste of time. It’s crab mentality. I’m excited to work with John Lloyd and kung nasaan man siya ngayon I’m sure he’s very comfortable. I’m comfortable naman with my craft and kung nasaan man ako ngayon. I will never ever try to upstage anyone because I’m a team player.”

 

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