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Jef Gaitan on playing Jodi Sta. Maria’s assistant Bani in The Broken Marriage Vow

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Liezel dela Cruz

Kapamilya artist Jef Gaitan continues to develop and discover more of her passion and take part in big projects since the pandemic. She recently ventured into a new field as well, which is hosting.Jef radiated organic joy talking about on one of her biggest wins this pandemic – joining the cast of hit primetime series “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/tbmv2022">The Broken Marriage Vow</a>” – in her interview with good friend DJ Jhai Ho on Hotspot.DJ Jhai was in a mood for reminiscing and gratitude that afternoon, looking back on the days he’s starting out in the industry. He said Jef was one of the true friends who supported his dreams, always there when needed.We can probably call it good karma. Maybe Jef not running out of projects despite the pandemic is proof that life is just giving back to her bigheartedness. And one of the biggest blessings she’s had this year, which DJ Jhai couldn’t be any prouder as well, is her stint in the Kapamilya teleserye “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/tbmv2022">The Broken Marriage Vow</a>.”In the series, she plays Bani, one of the few characters who don’t stir ‘gigil’ since she’s on Team Jill as the latter’s previous intern and now assistant doctor. This means she worked closely with the “Silent Superstar” Jodi Sta Maria. They were co-stars in “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angsaiyoayakin">Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin</a>” where she first saw Jodi’s warmth and brilliance. Now that they’re reunited, she has only admired her more.“’Pag nakita mo siya, she’s a real role model, sa galaw, the way niya mag-aral ng trabaho at script niya. ‘Pag nag-in character siya, from Ate Jodi na ang soft magsalita tapos biglang magiging tough ‘yung character niya. ‘Pag sinabing take, biglang mag-iiba ‘yung itsura niya, biglang in character agad siya,” she said of Jodi.Jef added, “She’s always radiant, during and before the scene, ‘pag wala kaming eksena, ‘pag standby mode, she’s radiant.”Asked which other character in <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/tbmv2022">The Broken Marriage Vow</a> she’d like to play, Jef said she wants to explore an unconventional role like that of Lexy (Sue Ramirez). She also dreams to do a fantasy series someday and finds bida-kontrabida roles challenging yet exciting. As for her dream leading man, Jef had no specific name in mind, saying she’s open to working with anyone from the roster of Kapamilya actors. She also wishes to work with Anne Curtis, Sarah Geronimo, and “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/2good2betrue">2 Good 2 Be True</a>” star Kathryn Bernardo.Well, with her talent, beauty, and attitude, the sky’s the limit for Jef! Catch more of her in <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/tbmv2022">The Broken Marriage Vow</a>, weeknights, on <a href="https://kapamilyachannel.com/">Kapamilya Channel</a>, <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/kapamilya-channel-livestream-12685">Kapamilya Online Live</a>, and A2Z.

As loyal as Bani is to Jill in The Broken Marriage Vow, Jef Gaitan also considers Jodi Sta. Maria a role model in real life. Watch Jef’s full interview on Hotspot! 