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JC De Vera calls offbeat role in ‘Sins of The Father’ ‘an answered prayer’

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Actor JC De Vera is ready to break away from his usual leading man image as he takes on a more complex, offbeat role in the upcoming Kapamilya series <em>Sins of the Father.</em></p><p>During the media conference and series preview, JC shared that playing this kind of character has long been a personal goal.</p><p>“I really wanted to do a role na ganito and then it’s an answered prayer kasi ever since kasi I told Direk FM (Reyes) also that I wanted to do a character like this na like offbeat,” JC said. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLElC9CS7oi/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%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A3102818.0999999046%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" 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>Known for his roles as a romantic lead, JC said this opportunity is a way to reintroduce himself as an actor and showcase his versatility.</p><p>“For the longest time, I’ve been doing na parang leading man stuff,” he expressed.</p><p>He further explained, “I think this is a wonderful opportunity to me na to do something like this na para rin ma-showcase my versatility as an actor again na hindi lang tayo na pangdoon sa lead nga and at the same time I can do something like this.”</p><p>He also noted that it will be a refreshing perspective for the viewers to see him on the other side of the story, stating “I’m sure that the viewers will be excited also because I’ll bring a different flavor to the table.”</p><p>JC will portray Jacob Rivera, who works closely with Roldan Rivera, played by veteran actor Joko Diaz. In the series trailer, JC’s character is seen clashing with Gerald Anderson’s character, hinting at a major conflict that unfolds throughout the show.</p><p>“Nagprepare talaga ako para rito and na-excite ako kasi knowing na I’ll be working again with Gerald kasi noon nagkatrabaho na kami before and hindi kami magkalaban but this time enemies kami rito,” JC shared.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DK1YGq7yegh/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%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A3083399.7000000477%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="591" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" 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 added that having intense scenes with Gerald challenged him to level up his performance.</p><p>“Alam ko na yung uupuan ko na position is very hard and very challenging kasi nga si Gerald yun madalas ko kaeksena rito,” he added.</p><p>Describing what kind of relationship they have on the set, JC expressed, “It’s very challenging and beautiful to watch. The dynamics that we have here, yung pagkakatimpla ng mga directors naming doon sa characters, it was beautifully done.&quot;</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKzCjX_SaSI/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%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A3064163.2999999523%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="495" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" 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>In a previous interview with <strong>PUSH ABS-CBN</strong>, JC expressed how much he was looking forward to learning from the experience and working alongside a star-studded cast.</p><p>“I&#x27;m a student of this industry. Alam kong marami akong matututunan again. I have some inspirations and motivators dito sa aming palabas,” he expressed. </p><p>He also emphasized how <em>Sins of the Father</em> brings a fresh flavor to primetime television.</p><p>“Suspense thriller ‘to, for sure, it will be something different. It has a new flavor pagdating sa primetime ng ABS-CBN. Ito yung palabas na hindi mo mahuhulaan kung anong susunod. It is jam packed with thrilling scenes and maraming-marami pang mga action and drama scenes nito,” he continued.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/3/31/exclusive-jc-de-vera-excited-for-star-studded-reunion-in-sins-of-the-father-1907"><strong><u>READ: EXCLUSIVE: JC De Vera excited for star-studded reunion in Sins of the Father</u></strong></a></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLCpZ-dyrtX/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%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2973311.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="846" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" 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>Despite the intensity of the roles and performances, JC stressed that the atmosphere on set wasn’t competitive, but collaborative. </p><p>“Alam namin na everyone would perform at their best. Hindi naman ‘to competition talaga between sa amin pero ito talaga’y magiging isang platform for us actors na ma-ipakita talaga kung ano yung skill namin through our performances,” he said. </p><p>“Nakakaexcite sa ‘kin kasi alam namin na ‘yung range namin again will be stretched to the fullest.”</p><p><em>Sins of the Father</em> premieres on June 23, Monday, at 9:30 p.m. on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, TV5, iWant, and TFC.</p><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAFz8gWM8iRADsJr&amp;cid=ABWrklduR2lZYt-I"></script>