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JM De Guzman reveals why Sue Ramirez is his favorite leading lady

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Jemuel Tandoc

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<p>Despite hit projects and major acting awards under his belt, JM De Guzman admits he still feels pressured with every role he takes on.</p><div><br/></div><p>In an exclusive interview with PUSH ABS-CBN, the actor opened up about the challenges of portraying his newest character in the film <em>Lasting Moments.</em></p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1755519212154JM De Guzman reveals why Sue Ramirez is his favorite leading lady.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>“Kinakabahan pa rin ako kahit taping. ‘Yung mga heavy scenes (challenging) pero hindi naman sobrang nahirapan kasi si Sue (Ramirez) ang ka-eksena ko and she’s a very mapagbigay na actress,” he revealed.</p><div><br/></div><p>JM also shared how he prepared for the dramatic role of Aki, a former professor navigating personal struggles while in a relationship with Sue’s character, Pia. </p><div><br/></div><p>“Research. Binigyan naman kami ng mga material ng director plus reading the script nang paulit-ulit,” he shared.</p><div><br/></div><p>The award-winning actor also expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support their movie has received, saying it inspires him to keep giving his all in every role.</p><div><br/></div><p>“I&#x27;m happy and grateful kasi alam naman natin lahat na mahirap ngayon ang sitwasyon ng pelikulang Pilipino. And masaya ako na isa kami sa mga pelikula na tumagal,” he expressed.</p><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, JM also elaborated on why Sue is his favorite leading lady — a revelation he first shared on the Cinema One talk show <em>The B Side </em>with Bianca Gonzalez.</p><div><br/></div><p>“Ayan, kalog,” he said with a smile, pointing at Sue during the special screening. He continued: “Mas magaan lang kasama, parang tropa mo.”</p><div><br/></div><p>Through the movie, JM also shared the one takeaway he gained from working on the project.</p><div><br/></div><p>“Pahalagaan bawat moment na kasama mo ‘yung mga mahal mo sa buhay. ‘Di natin alam kung kailan mawawala yon,” he shared.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="670" height="377" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fdYTU6xkeg0" title="Lasting Moments Teaser Trailer | In cinemas June 4, 2025 | #SueRamirez #JMdeGuzman" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p><em>Lasting Moments</em> is still screening in selected cinemas as of this writing.</p>

<p>JM De Guzman admits he still gets nervous with every role he takes on, and further revealed why Sue Ramirez remains his favorite leading lady.</p>

JM De Guzman admits he still gets nervous with every role he takes on, and further revealed why Sue Ramirez remains his favorite leading lady.

EXCLUSIVE: JM De Guzman reveals why Sue Ramirez is his favorite leading lady: ‘Parang tropa mo’

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EXCLUSIVE: JM De Guzman reveals why Sue Ramirez is his favorite leading lady: ‘Parang tropa mo’

Jemuel Tandoc,

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Published August 18, 2025 08:14 PM PHT

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