JM De Guzman Self-Titled Album Set to Launch Soon

Philippine TV�s fast rising dramatic actor JM De Guzman is not only talented in acting but in singing and songwriting as well.

The �Mula sa Puso� lead revealed that he is set to release his self-titled album under Ivory Records very soon.

�It�s a 12-track album, ten covers and two of which I personally wrote,� he shared. �People can expect to hear chill-type of songs here.�

JM cleared though that despite him pursuing the music industry, his first love is still and will always be acting.

Considering that he is a newcomer, JM quickly earned the respect of his peers and earned praises from viewers for his portrayal as Gabriel in the 2011 remake of classic soap opera hit �Mula sa Puso.�

One of the people he was able to impress is veteran and Box Office Director Wenn Deramas.

�Given more challenging roles, JM is one of the important actors of his time,� he said.

Lauren Young, who plays JM�s love interest Via, also commended his superb acting skills.

�He�s a really good actor. He�s very professional and versatile. He can shift from his jolly character as Gabriel to a serious one which is hard to do. He really gives justice to his role,� said Lauren.

Despite these flattering praises, JM remains humble yet thankful for the appreciation being given to him.

�I�m very overwhelmed with these compliments of course but I see to it that will remain in focus. Every taping, the scenes get harder and harder and I give my all to prepare for what the role requires me to do. I really take Gabriel to life,� JM explained.

When asked if this is how he foresees his career in showbiz, he said �Yes. When I entered showbiz, I know where I stand and my goals as an actor. I should be focused on my character. Fame is part and parcel of being a TV personality but at the end of the day, an actor thinks on how to touch people�s lives with the role he portrays.�

As early as six years old, JM already started doing commercials and ventured into acting as he became part of the popular gag show �Ang TV.� He stopped for a while to focus on his studies but when he stepped on the college level, he chose to take Theater Arts in the University of the Philippines-Diliman.

He returned to TV via �Precious Hearts Romances (PHR) presents Midnight Phantom� that was immediately followed by �PHR presents Alyna,� �Martha Cecilia�s Kristine,� and now, �Mula sa Puso.�

JM will also be seen this July opposite Eugene Domingo in �Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank,� an official entry to the 2011 Cinemalaya directed by Chris Martinez.

Keep watching JM as Gabriel in �Mula sa Puso,� weekdays after �Marry Me Mary� on ABS-CBN�s Primetime Bida.