JC Alcantara, ibinunyag ang pinakamatinding ginawa matapos ang breakup
- JC Alcantara is taking on a challenging comedy role in Saving Cherry
- The actor said his character Josh is far from the roles he played before
- JC opened up about an intense experience following the end of a past relationship
- He also praised Barbie Forteza and shared his growing friendship with Sassa Gurl
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JC Alcantara is stepping into unfamiliar territory with his upcoming film Saving Cherry, taking on a comedy role that he says is significantly different from his previous characters.
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The 26-year-old actor made the revelation during the film’s grand media conference at Gateway Cinema in Quezon City earlier this month. He shared that he plays a character named Josh, although he was not permitted to disclose too many details about the role.
“My name is Josh dito and surprise yung character ko. Yun yung aabangan niyo (laughs). Gusto ko magsalita ng madami pero abangan niyo lang. Malayo ito sa mga character ko before,” he said.
For JC, the Regal Films project is also a new challenge because it marks his first comedy movie. He admitted that portraying the character was not easy, particularly because he wanted to make sure he could bring something fresh to the role.
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“Parang first comedy ko ata ito. Sobrang hirap. Iba kasi ‘yung character ko eh. So sobrang na-challenge ako. Hindi ko kasi alam kung ano ‘yung ibibigay ko sa character na ‘yun, kasi may naibigay na ako nun before. Sabi ko, mas i-level up ko kaya? And then hinayaan lang ako ni direk na ibigay ‘yung character na yun. Sobrang in-enjoy ko na lang,” he explained.
While Saving Cherry centers on love and relationships, the subject also prompted JC to look back on his own past. Asked about the craziest thing he had done for love after a previous breakup, the actor made an unusually candid admission.
“Naging stalker ako after ng breakup kasi sobrang mahal na mahal ko. Parang ganun. Pumupunta na ako ng bahay. Parang gusto ko siya makita kahit bawal na. Nagpupunta ako ng bahay niya hanggang sa alam kong mali na pero wala eh, napamahal ako ng sobra eh. So hindi ko naman masisisi sarili ko but at least naka-move on din ako after,” JC revealed.
Despite that difficult period, he said he eventually managed to move forward.
Meanwhile, the actor is also enjoying working with familiar and new faces in Saving Cherry. He reunites with Barbie Forteza, whom he previously worked with in the psychological horror movie P77 (Penthouse 77).
JC said his previous experience with Barbie made him feel more comfortable on the new project. He particularly appreciated the way she allows her fellow actors to shine alongside her.
“Naka-work ko na naman si Barbie before sa P77 and sobrang relaxed, alam mo yung comfortable ako na makakagawa nito kasi walang mag-ju-judge eh. Hahayaan ka lang nila na gawin mo yung gusto mo, gawin mo ‘yung character mo. And kay Barbie Forteza kasi, sobrang na-appreciate ko siya kasi lahat ng co-artists niya, nakita ko kung paano niya ibigay, kung paano sila mag-sa-shine, kailangan pare-pareho tayong ganito. Ibibigay niya sayo ‘yung character mo, ‘yung kabatuhan mo. Hindi puwedeng siya lang ‘yung aangat. Basta lahat tayo dito pantay-pantay. ‘Yun ‘yung na-appreciate ko kay Barbie since before pa sa P77. Kaya sobrang saya ko ulit maka-work siya,” he added.
JC also formed a friendship with Sassa Gurl during their time together on the project. He recalled accompanying her after a taping session and spending time getting to know her better.
“Hinatid ko si Sassa after ng taping namin. Ang dami naming napag-kuwentuhan. At tinour niya pa ako sa office niya. Naging close din kami nun. Sobrang grateful ko din. Sobrang saya,” he shared.
Saving Cherry also stars Mika Salamanca, Mikee Quintos, AC Bonifacio, Sassa Gurl, and Khalil Ramos. Directed by Ivan Andrew Payawal and produced by Regal Films, the movie is set to open exclusively in cinemas nationwide on September 2, 2026.
JC Alcantara is a Filipino actor and former commercial model who gained widespread popularity for his lead role as Mico in the hit 2020 boys' love (BL) series Hello, Stranger. Managed under Star Magic, he has since expanded his acting career across various television shows and films, including project roles in Halik, P77, and Saving Cherry.
In another report, Barbie Forteza made a lighthearted remark about wanting to have her dream wedding in Las Vegas so that divorce would supposedly be an option. The comment came during the media conference for “Saving Cherry,” where talent manager and lawyer Atty. Joji Alonso offered a legal clarification about divorce obtained abroad.
Meanwhile, Sassa Gurl publicly expressed regret over a joke she made about AC Bonifacio during the same “Saving Cherry” media conference. She acknowledged that her remarks crossed a line and took responsibility for making AC uncomfortable during the event.
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