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EXCLUSIVE: Jaime Fabregas’s secret to longevity in showbiz: ‘I really have fun with this work!’

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Rhea Manila Santos

Push Team

<p>With a career that has spanned over four decades in showbiz, Jaime Fabregas’s career has had him on camera in various roles not just as an actor but also as an award-winning musical scorer, TV host, and reporter. Even at 75 years old, the multitalented artist who hails from Iriga in Camarines Sur admits he does not see himself retiring anytime soon. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ4TnjHycI9/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A6435156.7%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="791" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" 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><p>During an exclusive interview with PUSH ABS-CBN during the premiere of his new film <em>Isang Komedya Sa Langit</em>, Jaime revealed the secret to his longevity in showbiz. </p><p>“I think, basically, I’ve just been lucky because I have been given a job that I thoroughly enjoy. I really have fun with this work. Kaya kapag tinatanong ako kung kailan ako mag-re-retire, sabi ko hindi ko nakikita akong mag-re-retire. Habang ako ay nakakalakad at nakakagalaw, nakaka-memorize ng linya, nakakapagsalita, I’ll go on working. I think ‘yun lang ang masasabi ko. Kung ano ang ginagawa ninyo, just like it a lot. As a matter of fact, if you could love your work, mahalin niyo ang trabaho niyo at sigurado akong tatagal din kayo sa anumang ginagawa ninyo. At magagawa niyo ng tama,” he said. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJX5X3zTKBr/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A6455314.9%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="737" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" 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><p>With Pinoy audiences used to see him portraying a multitude of roles, from being a kontrabida to a protagonist like his role in his new comedy, Jaime shared why he is happy to get the opportunity to have been able to be a good guy and bad guy in different projects. </p><p>“Lahat, pare-pareho. Lahat enjoy. Ang maganda nga dun nakaka-portray ako ng iba-ibang mga roles, so it becomes a blessing,” he shared. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ4UJInyDZQ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A6472625.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" 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><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/5/22/jaime-fabregas-denies-his-new-film-mocks-priests-wala-kaming-intensyon-na-mang-insulto-1407"><strong>READ: Jaime Fabregas denies his new film mocks priests: ‘Wala kaming intensyon na mang-insulto’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJBOtaJyEt6/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A6508285%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="511" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" 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><p>In his new Kapitana Entertainment project, Jaime plays one of the three priests from the past, along with EA Guzman and Gene Padilla. While awaiting their execution after being accused of rebellion, they are mysteriously transported to the present day Philippines where they encounter a loving grandmother and her grandson, played by Carmin Martin and Aki Blanco.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-9" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJV3KXMTqL2/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A9%2C%22os%22%3A6534097.3%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-9" 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><p>Before ending the interview, Jaime expressed his hope that the Pinoy movie audience can give their film a chance because of its entertainment value. </p><p>“Panuorin niyo ang <em>Isang Komedya Sa Langit</em>. I think you will enjoy it. Itong panahon natin na ang bibigat ng mga nangyayari, mga pulitika natin, pulitika sa mundo and stuff, I think something like this is a respite, kumbaga. Rest muna tayo. Manuod muna tayo ng <em>Isang Komedya Sa Langit </em>para makapag-relax,” he explained.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-11" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJqBbpvzZdT/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A11%2C%22os%22%3A6550030.3%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-11" 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><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-13" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJsqYyWThcv/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A13%2C%22os%22%3A6565892.2%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-13" 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><br/></div><p>Watch Jaime Fabregas in <em>Isang Komedya Sa Langit</em>. The film also stars EA Guzman, Gene Padilla, John Pineda, Carmin Martin and Aki Blanco. Written by Rossana Hwang and produced by Kapitana Entertainment Media and directed by Roi Paolo Calilong, it is rated PG by the Movie and Television Review and Classification.The film opens on May 28 in the following cinemas: SM Marikina, SM Aura Premier, SM Seaside Cebu, SM Megamall, SM Grand Central, SM Clark, SM Dasmariñas, SM North EDSA, SM Cebu, SM Southmall, SM Fairview, SM Manila, SM Davao, SM Mall of Asia and Greenhills Theater.</p>

<p>Veteran actor Jaime Fabregas stars in the new comedy 'Isang Komedya Sa Langit' which opened in cinemas on May 28.</p>

Veteran actor Jaime Fabregas stars in the new comedy 'Isang Komedya Sa Langit' which opened in cinemas on May 28.