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Elisse Joson, Eric Fructuoso share what they love about their “Saving Grace” characters

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Mary Ann Bardinas

<div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750178281562Elisse-Joson-Eric-Fructuoso-share-what-they-love-about-their-Saving-Grace-characters-.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>The journeys of the “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/savinggrace"><strong><u><em>Saving Grace: The Untold Story</em></u></strong></a>” lead characters would not be complete without noble Police Officer Oscar Jimenez, who scrupulously followed and investigated the abduction case of the titular character Grace (Zia Grace), and sharp-witted Atty. Jessica Valdez, the sister of the accused Anna Sarmiento (Julia Montes), who eventually became her lawyer during her trial.</p><p>Now that the series is approaching its anticipated “<em>The Last Hope</em>” finale this week, here are seasoned actor Eric Fructuoso and Kapamilya actress Elisse Joson as they talk a bit about their characters in this video from Dreamscape Entertainment.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK9b0Y3T2lI/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=486&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A4952471.800000012%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="652" 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><div><br/></div><p>Eric related that he fell in love with his character and the story, as well as truly enjoyed working on the series since he didn’t expect how significant and beautifully written his character is. Oscar may be among the secondary characters, yet he really played a big part in the series.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="967" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jy0RjWvufPU" title="Grace tries to beg Oscar | Saving Grace: The Untold Story (with English Subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Meanwhile, Elisse shared that she loved Jessica because the character taught her through her journey that it’s okay to be vulnerable, to lower one’s pride, and to embrace weakness, as these qualities define our humanity.</p><div><iframe width="967" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CzgN4Rpn_Jg" title="Jessica shows her support to Anna | Saving Grace: The Untold Story (with English Subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Now that the series is about to end, Eric tells everyone to brace ourselves as we will definitely go through a rollercoaster of emotions in the remaining episodes. We will surely feel the tension and stress, as well as bawl our eyes out and get shocked, in the upcoming happenings.</p><p>Elisse seconded this by uttering, “<em>Abangan ang napakatinding pagtatapos. Stay positive!</em>”</p><p>Don’t dare miss the last few episodes of “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/savinggrace"><strong><u><em>Saving Grace: The Untold Story</em></u></strong></a>,” weeknights on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), A2Z, and TV5.</p>

<p>Watch as Elisse Joson and Eric Fructuoso talk about their respective “Saving Grace: The Untold Story” characters, Jessica Valdez and Oscar Jimenez. </p>

Watch as Elisse Joson and Eric Fructuoso talk about their respective “Saving Grace: The Untold Story” characters, Jessica Valdez and Oscar Jimenez.