Ping Medina says Gerald Anderson has proven his worth in Tayong Dalawa
Rachelle Siazon ( ABS-CBN Interactive ) 10.27.09

After playing the sidekick of Coco Martin in Tayong Dalawa, Ping Medina is now busy taping for his new role as the arch-nemesis of Jolo Revilla in the upcoming action series Ang Alamat Ni Ramon Revilla Presents: Pepeng Agimat. “Ako dito si Lucio, isa siyang aswang na brother ni Melissa (Ricks). Ang mother namin ay si Ms. Shamaine (Buencamino). Bale pamilya kami ng mga aswang. May-ari kami ng isang resort na may power sa lugar nila,” he said in an interview with ABS-CBN.com.

The 26-year-old actor is looking forward to his fight scenes with Jolo who shed 30 pounds for this project. “Reading-ready na ako for the fight scenes. Tsaka gusto ko yung role kasi aswang na nagtatago amidst human beings. Sobrang naeenjoy ko ngayon yung ganong roles, powerful at the same time medyo twisted yung pag-uutak. Kasi usually ang mga roles na binibigay sa akin brooding or paawa effect. So medyo nagsawa na ako sa ganon. Gusto ko ng change at sakto dumating naman.”

Playing Nico Valencia in Tayong Dalawa was actually his first major kontrabida role and he was glad that it turned out to be an enjoyable experience. “Nung umpisa parang small role lang siya. Akala balisong-balisong gang lang ako dun. Okay lang sa akin. Inenjoy ko lang yung time sa set at pinaglaruan ko lang yung character, sinubukan ko lang palalimin. Eventually, swinerte naman at nagustuhan din naman ng mga tao,” he fondly recalled.

As one of the most versatile character-actors of his generation, ABS-CBN.com asked for Ping’s opinion regarding Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson’s dramatic portrayals in Tayong Dalawa. He agreed that the two improved a lot while doing the much-celebrated primetime soap. “‘Yan si Kim magaling na ‘yan e. Si Gerald he's getting there. But I really admire the dedication of Gerald. Alam nating lahat sa Tayong Dalawa, he had his moments. When he had to deliver, he delivered. I’m very happy for him kasi now, he's not just a pretty face. He has shown that he can do something with his acting. I’m looking forward to see how they would progress in their future projects.”

The whole cast of Tayong Dalawa was challenged to give their best shot in every scene that they do out of respect for each other’s talent. “Oo lahat e. Kasi grabe kapag pumunta ka sa set, from the director to the producer, lahat talaga sila patalbugan. Grabe yung energy e. Manhid ka na lang kung hindi ka mahawa sa energy nila. Napapasabay ka. So naghihilahan kaming lahat like sina Coco, sila Alessandra de Rossi na mas palagi kong kasama sa mga eksena,” Ping shared.

Watch out for Ping Medina in Pepeng Agimat very soon on ABS-CBN.