What Aljur 'desires'

It’s been five years since Kapuso actor Aljur Abrenica won the Ultimate Hunk title during the fourth season of the reality talent show “Starstruck.” So is there something else he desires to achieve in his career now that he’s been in the entertainment industry for half a decade?

“Gusto ko magkaroon ng award sa movie,” he told members of the press in an interview at his resort in Batangas City, where he celebrated his 22nd birthday last Saturday, March 24.

And his birthday wish? Aljur replied, “Noong mga nakaraan, wala akong birthday wish. Ngayon, meron, for my family—good health saka unity, yung pagsasama nila, sana ganyan forever.”

Dream roles and partners

In his five years in showbiz, Aljur has done an impressive array of roles: from iconic local characters (in 2011’s primetime show “Machete”) to intergalactic super heroes (in “Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan” with Dennis Trillo and Marky Cielo). Does he have any dream roles?

According to the “My Kontrabida Girl” star, he wants to play Lapu Lapu in the big screen. Aljur was inspired to play the historical hero when he played Lapu Lapu for the GMA-7 national anthem video.

“Doon ko nakita na bagay sa akin,” he explained.

And since he wants to win an acting award, would he be open to doing a gay role?

“Pwede, oo,” Aljur said, although adding it’s something he doesn’t really think about.

As for leading ladies he wants to work with, Aljur enumerated Marian Rivera, Lovi Poe, Heart Evangelista, and Kylie Padilla. But if has to choose just one among the four, Aljur said he’d choose Heart.

“Kasi si Heart, bata pa lang ako, crush ko na yun,” the Kapuso hunk said.

Kris or Rhian?

Aljur’s last project was GMA Films’ “My Kontrabida Gril” with Rhian Ramos, while a new primetime series is reportedly in the works. Will he be willing to be paired up again with Rhian for a television show?

“Oo naman, okay naman sa akin,” Aljur answered.

But Aljur said he’ll also be very happy to work again with Kris Bernal, who he has worked with in more than five GMA-7 shows, including “Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin,” “All My Life” and “The Last Prince.”

“Kahit ano mangyari sa akin, okay lang. Kung mababalik ako kay Kris, gusto ko, gusto ko talaga,” he said. “Anything, okay sa akin, possible naman. Depende sa management yan, kung ano gusto nila.”

Although they’re no longer on-screen partners, Aljur said his friendship with Kris has remained the same.

“Kami naman ni Kris, wala naman pinagbago. Kami kasi ni Kris, natutuwa ako kasi wala pa rin siyang sinisikreto sa akin. Kung meron man, nahuhuli ko pa rin.”

By Chuck Smith | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom