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John Arcilla shares interesting facts about “Dirty Linen” cast 

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Liezel dela Cruz

<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/dirtylinen" target="_blank">Dirty Linen</a> is the kind of series that exceeds the barometer of greatness and, unsurprisingly, has a strong cast that’s amazing in all their different ways. In this episode of Kapamilya Chat, John Arcilla, one of the most fantastic members of the group, shared what they’re like behind the cameras and described each of his co-stars.He first talked about Tessie Tomas, the one who is highly entertaining on- and off-cam. “’Pag nandiyan kami bago mag-take, magkukuwento lang siya nang magkukuwento, para akong nanonood ng stand-up comedy. Mahal na mahal ko ‘yan sobra,” he said of the actress who plays his mom Doña Cielo in the series. On his on-screen wife Janice de Belen, he opts for the word smart, “Ang galing niya mag-execute ng kanyang character because she knows what she is doing professionally. And ‘yung experience niya mula pagkabata hanggang ngayon, nakapasok ‘yun. At the same time, ‘yung talino niya kung bakit niya ginagawa ang isang eksena, sobra!”John is aware of Zanjoe Marudo’s achievements as an actor, and he thinks Zanjoe deserves all of those. He was impressed with his performance in <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/tbmv2022" target="_blank">The Broken Marriage Vow</a> and proved that he’s a thinking actor now that they’re working together.“Sobrang mahal na mahal ko ‘yan,” he spoke of Francine Diaz playing his daughter. “Alam mo ‘yung kombinasyon ng isang magandang bata, at the same time, sensitibo. Napaka-professional, kahit anong sabihin sa kanya ng direktor gagawin niya. Alam niya ‘yung responsibilidad niya doon sa character at responsibilidad niya as an actress. Sobrang gandang bata at ang galing.”A chameleon was how he described Angel Aquino, who is also one of the most unassuming. He said Angel seems unaware of her acting prowess and this modest manner of hers is part of her magic. She will do everything for the love of her craft.From one chameleon thespian to another, John lauded Epy Quizon for his seamless shifting between comedy and drama and called him one of the best in the industry. “Ang nakakatuwa kay Epy, ‘yung wit niya hindi nawawala. Nakita mo ‘yung mga ‘Beh’ na matatawa ka na hindi overacting, tapos pag kailangan seryoso, seryoso.” Outside the set, they’re good buddies and he thanked Epy for the delicious food he brings to their taping bubble.John let us in on his dynamic with Joel Torre, one that only true masters of their craft will understand. “That’s why he is Joel Torre because he provides this kind of mood na everything will be fine, that magagawa natin ang eksenang to. Sobrang kampante ako. ‘Pag kami ang magka-eksena, ang feeling ko lang plakado, walang problema.”His fondness for Janine Gutierrez was evident as he talked about her, acknowledging that she truly got the acting genes. He noted that Janine is blessed with both glamour and thespic prowess, though she gives more weight to the latter. “She wants to be an actress, not just a pretty face. And she works on that. Hinahanap niya lagi ‘yung, paano ko ‘to gagawing realistic, which I can relate kasi gano’n din ako magtrabaho,” he revealed of Janine’s authenticity and professionalism.While following multiple characters with different personas, motivations, and secrets may seem difficult, <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/dirtylinen" target="_blank">Dirty Linen</a> is doing it well, hence providing us viewers with a range of talent. The ensemble cast has created a mark through their so-called “mata-mata” acting, which, according to John, comes out naturally because everyone knows their assignments well.“May pinanggagalingan lahat ng tingin. Meron kang gustong gawin, meron kang naisip na iba, meron kang kinatatakutan, so kaya siya nagwo-work. Ito namang mga avengers, meron silang pangalawang persona, so nagwo-work ‘yun sa mind nila kaya nagshi-shift ‘yung eye work,” he explained. “It’s not intentional. As long as you’re doing your work as an actor, it will happen.”Catch <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/dirtylinen" target="_blank">Dirty Linen</a>, weeknights, on <a href="http://kapamilyachannel.com/" target="_blank">Kapamilya Channel</a>, <a href="http://kapamilyaonlinelive.com" target="_blank">Kapamilya Online Live</a>, TV5 and A2Z.

Get to know the “Dirty Linen” stars through John Arcilla’s candid stories.