Zanjoe Marudo shares what he enjoys most about being a comedian

Rhea Manila Santos

<div><img src='' alt='111412-zanjoe_main.jpg' width='305' height='290' align='left' border='0'>After joining the cast of <i>Banana Split</i> over three years ago, Zanjoe Marudo said that he considers the cast his second family. The 30-year-old actor said he is proud of the show’s continuous success and his camaraderie with the rest of the cast and crew.</div><div><br/></div><div>“<i>Nag-e</i>-enjoy <i>ako, magaan sa loob ko, hindi ako na-pe</i>-pressure. <i>Hindi ako nahihirapan masyado. Nag-e</i>-enjoy <i>ako kaya hindi ako napapagod</i> so thank you <i>sa Banana Split</i>,” he shared.</div><div><br/></div><div>The model-turned-actor said that even though he may appear quiet and reserved in person, it does not mean he does not enjoy being a comedian along with fellow cast members Jayson Gainza, Ryan Bang, Melai Cantiveros, John Prats, Pooh, and Angelica Panganiban. “<i>Mukha lang akong seryoso pero siyempre yung mga kasama ko, kilala nila ako eh. Bilang mga artista kapag nasa likod ng</i> camera so <i>hindi naman ako siguro mapupunta ng Banana Split kung wala akong komedya sa katawan. Pero sa iba, siguro ganito ako seryoso, tahimik. Pero hindi niyo lang alam, meron akong pang-tawa</i>,” he said.</div><div><br/></div><div>Zanjoe admitted that unlike his other projects, his bonding with his <i>Banana Split</i> family has gotten strong over the years after he joined the show’s second season in 2009. “<i>Grupo na kami pumasok </i>so <i>hindi maikaila na magkakaibigan na kami and unti-unti na nabuo at dumating na sa punto na pupunta ka sa</i> set, <i>hindi mo na aalamin kung sino na yung andun. Alam mo yung wala ka ng iisipin kung sino na yung mga artista dun, minsan mamimili ka pa eh. Kasi kahit sino maabutan mo, parang kumportable ka.</i>”</div><div><br/></div><div>As <i>Banana Split</i> celebrates its fourth anniversary this month, Zanjoe shared what he hopes will be a long-running relationship with one of the Kapamilya network’s funniest shows. “<i>Yung samahan sa apat na taon, kumbaga dati usong-uso yung mga </i>shows <i>na matatagal na mag</i>-stay <i>sa </i>TV <i>tapos ngayon parang nakasanayan na ilang </i>seasons<i> lang, ilang taon lang. Sana maging isa kami sa mga</i> shows <i>na hanggang magkaroon kami ng anak, magka-pamilya na kami tapos magkakasama pa rin kami. At saka hindi lang apat na taon yung i</i>-celebrate <i>namin. sana hanggang</i> ten years, twenty years, <i>mga ganun. Siguradong hindi kami mauubusan ng ipapalabas sa mga tao at saka pag may magpapahinga, may mga</i> guests. <i>Yung talaga yung pangarap ko</i>,” he said.</div><div><br/></div><div>Catch Zanjoe Marudo in <i>Banana Split</i> every Saturday after <i>Toda Max</i> on ABS-CBN. For the hottest Kapamilya updates, log on daily to <a href='http://Push.com.ph'>Push.com.ph</a> and follow <a href='http://twitter.com/Push_Mina'>@Push_Mina</a> on Twitter.</div>

Zanjoe Marudo says that contrary to what some people think about his quiet demeanor, he has a comedic streak.

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