Kapamilya actor Zanjoe Marudo on Wednesday, February 23, considered the relationship he built with ABS-CBN to be the factor as to why he will never leave the Network.
During the Star Magic contract signing, billed as Kapamilya Strong, he expressed his gratitude to those who established his career.
“Matagal nang panahon na rin talaga ang naging relasyon namin sa Star Magic at hindi naman na ‘yon mababayaran nang kahit ano ‘di ba?
“Kumbaga noong nag-uumpisa kami halos lahat nang kailangang tulong namin, hiningi namin sa kanila, binigay nila sa amin hanggang sa makarating kami kung nasaan man kami ngayon,” he said.
The actor also considers the Network as a “family,” another reason to stick with them after its shutdown in 2020.
“Kapag dumating naman yung panahon na kami naman yung kailangan, sana naman nandoon kami. Yun lang din ang pinanghahawakan ko na sama-sama, isang pamilya, at magtutulungan kahit anong mangyari. Hindi lang ‘pwede na sa sarap lang palagi o sa ginhawa.”
Marudo was a product of the Kapamilya reality game show Pinoy Big Brother (PBB).
“Maraming highlights sa career ko. Yung nag-umpisa ako, s’yempre sa PBB, hinding-hindi ko makakalimutan ‘yon (dahil) doon ako nagsimula.”
The actor also advised the younger generation to always exhibit humility.
“Sa mga baguhang artista, ang payo ko sa inyo, kung magsisimula po kayo, lahat naman matutunan ‘yan. Lahat tayo talented, may kanya-kanya tayong talent. Yung pakikisama talaga, yun ang magdadala sa inyo sa rurok ng tagumpay.”
Joining him in the contract signing were Jolina Magdangal, Shaina Magdayao, Gerald Anderson, Jake Cuenca, Erich Gonzalez, Ronnie Alonte, and Loisa Andalio. Singers Gary Valenciano and Regine Velasquez-Alcaside also renewed ties with ABS-CBN.
