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EXCLUSIVE: JC Alcantara shares first snow experience in Japan

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

Push Team

<p>It was a memorable moment for actor JC Alcantara as he experienced snow for the first time during a trip to Japan.</p><p>In an exclusive interview with PUSH ABS-CBN, JC shared how emotional he became upon finally seeing snow, something he had always dreamed of.</p><p>“Yung memorable sa Japan, ‘yung nagpunta ako noon sa kung saan nag-snow. First time ko na ma-experience ‘yun and gusto kong i-surprise ‘yung sarili ko habang nakasakay kami sa bullet train,” he recalled.</p><iframe class="instagram-media" id="instagram-embed-18" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFM0KU3ymcm/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A18%2C%22os%22%3A2139215%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="0" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-18" 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;min-width:326px;padding:0px;position:absolute"></iframe><blockquote class=" instagram-media-registered" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFM0KU3ymcm/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" id="instagram-media-payload-18" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFM0KU3ymcm/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%" target="_blank"><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:40px;margin-right:14px;width:40px"><br/></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:100px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:60px"><br/></div></div></div><div style="padding:19% 0"><br/></div><div style="display:block;height:50px;margin:0 auto 12px;width:50px"><br/></div><div style="padding-top:8px"><div style="color:#3897f0;line-height:18px">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding:12.5% 0"><br/></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:center"><div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;height:12.5px;width:12.5px;transform:translateX(0px) translateY(7px)"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;height:12.5px;transform:rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px);width:12.5px;flex-grow:0;margin-right:14px;margin-left:2px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;height:12.5px;width:12.5px;transform:translateX(9px) translateY(-18px)"><br/></div></div><div style="margin-left:8px"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:20px;width:20px"><br/></div><div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:2px solid transparent;border-left:6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom:2px solid transparent;transform:translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)"><br/></div></div><div style="margin-left:auto"><div style="width:0px;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(16px)"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;flex-grow:0;height:12px;width:16px;transform:translateY(-4px)"><br/></div><div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(-4px) translateX(8px)"><br/></div></div></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:24px"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:224px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:144px"><br/></div></div></a><div style="color:#c9c8cd;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFM0KU3ymcm/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="color:#c9c8cd;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by JC ALCANTARA (@imjcalcantara)</a></div></div></blockquote><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>He was accompanied by his brother Paolo during the trip which coincided with his birthday last January. The actor said stepping onto snow for the first time brought him to tears.</p><p>“Sabi ko, sabi ko kasi sa kapitid ko, tumingin ka. So  gusto ko ma-surprise ako, and pagtapak ko sa snow, umiiyak ako. Para akong bata na pangarap ko talagang makakita ng snow. Sobrang sarap sa pakiramdam na ma-experience mo,” he added.</p><p>JC also shared moments from the trip on social media, where he posted photos of himself snowboarding and enjoying the winter scenery.</p><p>“experiencing snow for the first time ❄️ #Japan #galayuzawa #Snow #winter,” he simply wrote.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-16" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGkLZg5RrwI/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A16%2C%22os%22%3A2113583.700000003%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="823" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-16" 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><p>Aside from this memorable trip, JC also has cherished memories from other places. He enjoys traveling both locally and abroad, often going on solo adventures to unwind. </p><p>“Masaya, kasi minsan nagtatravel din ako alone. Sanay ako mag-travel alone. Parang doon ko na ibubuhos lahat, na parang walang pakialam sa akin ‘yung mundo, wala akong iisiping stress,” he shared.</p><p>Traveling has become his way of decompressing, especially after taking on emotionally demanding roles.</p><p>“Sobrang kailangan noon, kasi alam naman natin sa showbiz, maraming kailangang anuhin sa karakter, mayroon kang gagawin, kasi nagme-method din ako, method acting. So kailangan ko ng pagpag. Kaya ako nagtra-travel na rin para makawala sa mga karakter na ginagawa ko,” he explained.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-14" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DC6EopJSre0/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A14%2C%22os%22%3A2091809.899999991%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="823" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-14" 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><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C2dYVIYSMaI/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A2072527%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="846" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" 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><p>Apart from traveling, JC finds comfort in the continued support of his fans and loved ones.</p><p>“Alam nyo, hindi ko kayo makakalimutan. Kahit saan man ako magpunta, palagi ko kayong ina-update. And thank you kasi sinamahan nyo ako dito, sinamahan nyo akong panoorin ako. Kahit na ang tagal na natin magkakilala, never pa rin kayo nang-iwan, never pa rin kayo nawawala. Kahit may mga family na kayo, meron na kayong mga different na ginagawa. Salamat pa rin sa pagmamahal at support niya. Thank you. Love you,” he stated.</p><p>Meanwhile, JC recently took the role as Richard De Castro in <em>Wish Date: Refrain</em>, a unique concert series that blends film, live theater, and musical performances.</p><p>On his Instagram page, JC expressed his gratitude to the cast, production team, and fans for the overwhelming experience.</p><p>“Sobrang happy ko na makatungtong ulit ng stage. Para makapaginspire at magpasaya ng mga tao! Ang sarap sa pakiramdam na makita kayong masaya, kinikilig, masaktan at may matutunan sa bawat linya at scene na binibigay namin. Grabe din yung crowd na binibigay nyo samin mas sobra kaming nag eenjoy mag perform 🙌🏽,” he wrote.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKY2ItyvpoL/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A2052174%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="567" 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><p>JC also opened up to PUSH ABS-CBN about the challenges he faced when he first joined the show.</p><p>“Ang pinakaimportante dito yung kailangan kabisado mo ‘yung script. Kailangan kabisado mo yung mga nangyayari sa paligid mo kasi live acting ito. Sobrang hirap. Nung first time ko, kinakabahan ako,” he recalled.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/6/6/exclusive-jc-alcantara-talks-about-experience-working-on-wish-date-refrain-2322"><strong><u>READ: EXCLUSIVE: JC Alcantara talks about experience working on ‘Wish Date: Refrain’</u></strong></a></div><p>JC went on: “So, kailangan mawala siya kasi grabe yung sigawan ng tao. Grabe yung sigawan nila. So, mawawala ka talaga. Kaya kailangan nakafocus ka. Kailangan, alam mo lahat ung nangyayari para hindi ka nawawala.”</p>