Jhong Hilario recently said goodbye to FPJ's Ang Probinsyano. The actor plays the role of Alakdan, one of the main antagonists of the show.
In an interview with Coco Martin Productions, Jhong recalled the time that he started with the show. He said that he couldn't believe that he got this far since at frst, he was only set to stay from 2 weeks to 1 month.
Now, Jhong even won an award as Best Supporting Actor in GEMS Hiyas ng Sining Awards for his portrayal of the role.
Jhong expressed his gratitude for the team, the managementm and his director and co-actor, Coco Martin.He also thanked everyone who got mad at him, wished him gone, and hated his character because Jhong believes that this means that he is a effective actor.
Jhong revealed that he will be running for office and under the law, he is not allowed to be seen in a television program as part of the campaign rules.
Coco Martin meanwhile said that he regrets that Jhong left, but respects his decision.
“Yes, napagkasunduan na ng Production Heads at ilang writers na pagbigyan si Jhong sa hiling niya.
“Kung kami ang tatanungin, ayaw namin siyang umalis kasi ang laki ng role niya para bitawan ng ganon na lang.
“Nung una, nahirapan mag decide ang FPJ team kasi hindi nila alam kung paano gagawan ng story na aalisin si Alakdan sa cycle nung story kasi hindi talaga madali.
“Syempre kailangan din ni Jhong na bigyan ng mas maraming time yung political duties niya at ngayon na kakandidato ulit siya, kaya okay lang sa buong production ang naging desisyon niya.
“Syempre support pa rin kami sa kung anong magiging desisyon niya kasi isang pamilya na rin kami,” Coco quipped.
Jhong Hilario made the choice of being a public servant than become full time dancer/actor/host. With the way things are going, FPJAP should be proud of the people they have discovered.
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Source: YouTube