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Paulo Avelino shares his rigorous training for ‘Linlang’

Paulo Avelino opens up about the physical challenges demanded by his role in Kapamilya series ‘Linlang’. 

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Stephanie Rose Manhit

<p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">“Down to my last training session for <em>Linlang</em>, and all I can say is it’s been a crazy journey,” shared actor Paulo Avelino in his Instagram post last July 11, 2023. </p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">Paulo has been hard at work for the past few months as he has been preparing for his role in the upcoming Kapamilya teleserye, <em>Linlang</em>. Aside from internalizing his character mentally and emotionally, he also had to put in a lot of work physically. </p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">“I started training a few months ago with specific goals and timelines,” he said. “From gaining weight while doing our training program that coaches @anton7reales calls preparing for a Zombie Apocalypse to losing the weight I gained while lifting and training my boxing skills for the role.”</p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">Paulo’s dedication to his craft shines through as he pushes himself to persevere despite the difficulties. When he took on the role, he also took on the commitment to train in boxing. He would share snippets of his training, not just for show but to look back at his performance.</p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">Like any dedicated athlete, he would review his sessions to see how he could improve his work. </p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">“Boxing was a different beast of its own,” he said. “I’ve been recording my training non-stop and reviewing them daily to see my mistakes and how I can improve even more when not training,” he revealed. </p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">Paulo admitted that boxing pushed him a little bit more than usual as it demanded a lot from him physically, mentally, and emotionally. </p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal"> “It wasn’t easy, especially when I had to start cutting my weight, waking up extra early to work out, going to work, and repeating this cycle since we started the show,” he shared. “It was frustrating and exhausting at times, but I had to be loyal to the journey of my character, and that was my motivation throughout the show.”</p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">He expressed his gratitude to his coaches who were just as committed to train him properly. </p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">Paulo also included a special shoutout to his “<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/1/"><span style="color:#dca10d">#1</span></a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/2/"><span style="color:#dca10d">#2</span></a> fans and supporters.” </p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">“To our gym dogs, Antosha and Gustavo, my everyday spectators, I hope you enjoyed the show,” he said.</p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CugLeobrAQb/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A2568878.599999994%2C%22ls%22%3A636106%2C%22le%22%3A636107.8999999985%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">There has been much anticipation for the upcoming Kapamilya mystery thriller drama series.  </p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">&quot;Kung si Mister kayang manloko, si Misis, matinik magtago ng sikreto! Ihanda ang iyong mga puso sa bagong teleseryeng hindi ka pakakalmahin,” teased the show’s producer, Dreamscape Entertainment. &quot;Babasagin na ang tingin mo sa pagtataksil! Dahil ang akala mong totoo, isa pa lang panloloko.”</p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">The show will be headlined by Paulo, alongside Kim Chiu, JM De Guzman, Jake Ejercito, and Maricel Soriano. </p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(220, 161, 13)"><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/9/20/fresh-scoops/maricel-soriano-bibida-sa-bagong-teleserye-202515" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><span style="color:#000000"><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/9/20/fresh-scoops/maricel-soriano-bibida-sa-bagong-teleserye-202515" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Maricel Soriano, bibida sa bagong teleserye</strong></a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">The cast line-up boasts of both showbiz veterans and newbies. Some of the more seasoned actors include Ruby Ruiz, Jaime Fabregas, and Raymond Bagatsing. Also part of the cast are Kaila Estrada, Heaven Peralejo, Vance Larena, Anji Salvacion, Adrian Lindayag, Race Matias, and Kice. </p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;color:rgb(220, 161, 13)"><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/10/22/fresh-scoops/heaven-peralejo-excited-to-work-with-linlang-cast-203210" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><span style="color:#000000"><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/10/22/fresh-scoops/heaven-peralejo-excited-to-work-with-linlang-cast-203210" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Heaven Peralejo is excited to work with star-studded cast of ‘Linlang’</strong></a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;min-height:15px"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">Directors Jojo Saguin and Manny Palo promise a unique story to watch out for. </p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal"><br/></div><p style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal">“Ito ay isang kakaibang teleserye,” said Manny. “Kapag nakita niyo ang teasers namin o trailer namin ay sobrang mae-excite kayo.”</p>

<p><i>Paulo Avelino opens up about the physical challenges demanded by his role in Kapamilya series ‘Linlang’. </i></p>

Paulo Avelino opens up about the physical challenges demanded by his role in Kapamilya series ‘Linlang’.

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Paulo Avelino shares his rigorous training for ‘Linlang’

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Published Jul 13, 2023 08:53 PM PHT

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