Elijah Canlas opens up on regret after his brother's passing: "I wish I did let him know"

- Elijah Canlas, an award-winning actor, had an emotional and heartfelt reflection

- Recently, Elijah was interviewed by PUSH ABS-CBN, where he talked about his late brother

- During the interview, Elijah opened up about his regret after his brother passed in 2023

- He also fondly remembered how he used to accompany JM Canlas on filming sets too

Elijah Canlas, an award-winning actor, shared an emotional and heartfelt reflection on the passing of his younger brother, JM Canlas, during an exclusive interview with PUSH ABS-CBN.

The Kapamilya star, known for his nuanced performances on screen, became candid as he opened up about JM and the deep pride he still holds for his late brother, which touched netizens' hearts.

"I'm just so proud of him. Syempre, yun yung regrets. I wish I did let him know kung gaano ako proud sa kaniya, how much I love him, how much I care for him," Elijah began in the interview.

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"Pero, I know that he knows up there, and I know that he knew, even when he was still here, how much I love him and how proud he made our family," he added, reflecting on the words he wished he had said more often when JM was alive, one that resonated deeply with some of his fans.

JM, a talented child actor in showbiz, tragically passed away in 2023 at the young age of 17.

News of his passing was widely reported, including by GMA News, were made after his passing was confirmed by their eldest brother, Jerom Canlas, in a sad yet heartfelt Facebook post.

In his recent interview, Elijah shared that he continues to hear stories about JM from fans, which makes him even more proud as a big brother, seeing the accomplishments JM has made.

"Hanggang ngayon nga, nakikita ko nga kunyari sa TikTok na si JM yung crush talaga ng mga ibang tao sa show. Nakaka-proud kasi hanggang ngayon, yung mga lumalapit sa akin, [sinasabi na] 'Crush ko po yung kapatid niyo.' Syempre, ang tanong ko, 'Sinong kapatid?' Ang sagot nila 'Si JM po, kasi nung nanonood ako Team YeY nung bata ako, si JM yung bias ko,'" he shared.

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Elijah also remembered accompanying JM to sets, describing how proud he felt watching his younger brother thrive, "When I watch him, dumadalaw ako sa set, makikita ko na ganun siya ka-talented, ganun siya ka-confident. Nakaka-proud as a kuya, of course. Kasi aside from him helping our family through that job, nakikita ko na nage-enjoy siya, na genuinely masaya siya. Kapag nakikita mo yung mahal mo sa buhay, kapatid ko, na masaya. Ako rin, nagiging masaya ako."

However, this isn't the first time Elijah has publicly honored JM’s memory on social media.

In October 2024, Philstar reported that Elijah paid tribute to his late brother through a touching Instagram story after attending Olivia Rodrigo’s concert—an artist JM was a huge fan of.

Elijah Canlas is a critically acclaimed Filipino actor and commercial model. He began his acting career at age 14 with the independent film Sundalong Kanin. He gained widespread recognition for his lead role in Kalel, 15. In 2024, he was honored as Best Primetime Drama Actor at the Platinum Stallion National Media Awards for his performance in ABS-CBN's Senior High.

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As previously reported by KAMI earlier this year, Elijah Canlas revealed that his single, 'Loved Song,' was made for Miles Ocampo. According to ABS-CBN News, Elijah said in an interview that it was the actress who first heard the song three years ago. The 'Senior High' actor likewise shared Miles' genuine reaction to the song as well.

Meanwhile, back in May 2024, Elijah Canlas discussed his relationship with Miles Ocampo in an interview with ABS-CBN News' Ganiel Krishnan. They had announced their breakup in November after two years together. Despite rumors of reconciliation, he emphasized they were taking things slowly and focusing on their respective careers.

Source: KAMI.com.gh