ACTOR Joross Gamboa is the last person to say that he is leading man material. Even when his loveteam with Roxanne Guinoo was launched, thanks to their stint in the first Star Circle Quest talent search almost 20 years ago that led to a slew of high-profile projects, such as TV shows and even some movies, Joross feels more comfortable in doing supporting roles.
“I never dreamt to be a leading man or even super famous. Acting for me is a job. Until now, I think of it as a way to support my family. If it’s a supporting role or even a minor one or even a cameo, I’m all for it. ’Yan ang na-realize ko sa industryang ito. Hindi ito sa kung sino ang sikat. There’s a time to shine and there’s a time to help others shine,” he says.
But in his IWantTFC show, titled Hoy, Love You, which is currently streaming, Joross headlines the comedy along with his original onscreen partner Roxanne Guinoo.
While he is billed as the leading man of the series, Joross thinks that all the cast members are the lead stars, and that the directors, writers and the production people are who should get top billing. It is now into its third season.
“Achievement na talaga na umabot kami sa third season,” Joross says. “But in the back of my mind, hindi rin ako surprised kasi ang gagaling talaga ng mga involved in Hoy, Love You. Tuloy-tuloy lang talaga ang pag-evolve ng characters namin. Ang masasabi ko lang sa Season 3, three times the fun and kilig ang mararamdaman niyo.”
The third season of Hoy, Love You’s main plot has Jules (Gamboa) and Marge (Guinoo) welcoming their first baby. The couple is extremely excited to start a new life as they prepare to welcome their baby to their big stepfamily. However, Marge’s pregnancy will not be as smooth-sailing as they had hoped when they find out that her pregnancy is delicate.
Wanting to make sure that Marge is always stress-free and healthy, Jules will try his best to take care of her while taking charge of their construction business. But more problems arise when overly-concerned family and friends meddle in their affairs.
Also in the cast are Dominic Ochoa, Carmi Martin, Keanna Reeves, Aljon Mendoza, Karina Bautista, Race Matias, Brenna Garcia, TJ Valderrama, Yamyam Gucong, Pepe Herrera and Kate Alejandrino. Also returning in Season 3 is Lou Veloso, plus new cast member Donna Cariaga.
Hoy, Love You is directed by Theodore Boborol and is currently available on the iWantTFC app (iOs and Android) and web site (www.iwanttfc.com). The series is free for all users in the Philippines and is available to premium subscribers outside the Philippines.
Viewers can get easy access to iWantTFC’s content library, including the first two seasons of Hoy, Love You with its “watch now, no registration needed” feature.
In the meantime, Joross is extremely grateful for the jobs he’s been getting lately.
He says, “I prayed for this project. I had an accident recently which tore my Achilles [heel] and I had to let go of some offers. But our prayer was all about thanksgiving. Puro pasasalamat lang na naka-recover ako. Pasalamat for all the blessings that will come in. Sobrang overwhelming lang kasi si God na talaga bine-bless tayo.”
Image credits: @Joross_Gamboa on Instagram