JM De Guzman plays a man addicted to illegal drugs in his newest film “Adik Sa’Yo.”
He admitted to having second thoughts when he was first offered the role.
Apparently, he was afraid it might trigger talks about his past.
Note that JM underwent rehabilitation for substance abuse prior.
“Ang takot ko yung maungkat yung noon,” he said.
So what made him say yes?
“Binasa ko uli yung script and I fell in love (with it). Maganda siya, hindi siya yung typical love story,” he said.
Playing his love interest in the film is hottie Cindy Miranda.
According to JM, he had fun working with Cindy.
He related, “Masaya siya ka-bonding, naging madali ang pagbuo ng chemistry dahil magaang katrabaho si Cindy.”
Cindy said very much the same about him.
“Akala ko noong una very serious si JM pero kalog din siya, easygoing siya pero pag take na, very professional,” she said.
The film talks about two kinds of addiction.
JM’s character is addicted to drugs, Cindy’s character is addicted to a man – JM’s character.
“Naranasan ko na yan sa totoong buhay,” said Cindy. “Mahirap pero it happens.”
JM, on his part shared, “Ako rin, na-addict na ako sa isang person. Actually, ngayon lang. Ma kinaadikan ako.”
He didn’t name names.
But the actor smiled the sweetest smile when vlogger-singer-actress Donnalyn Bartolome’s name was mentioned.
“Adik Sa’Yo,” from Viva Films, opens in theaters April 19.
