John Estrada: ‘Me and Janice (De Belen), I think we’re starting to be friends’

John Estrada talks about Janice De Belen and wife Priscilla Meirelles working together.

On Tonight with Boy Abunda, Walang Iwanan star John Estrada talked about his acting technique. “Actually nung ginagawa ko itong Walang Iwanan, even my wife told me, you really look different and you act different. Hindi ko alam. Hindi ko sinasadya, pero may kasabihan ‘pag artista ka may on and off ka. Pero ako, nadadala ko siguro minsan sa bahay pero hindi ko sinanasadya yun. And of course, if you’re an actor, if you’re an actress you should play the role hindi dapat magpa-pogi, hindi dapat magpa-cute.”

Asked if he subscribes to a specific method of acting, John said, “may mga idols ako. One is Johnny Depp, of course. He’s my greatest idol. Marami pang iba and from sa kanila I get some tips kung paano sila, how they carry themselves.”

John also revealed how it feels being a father to and raising four daughters and a son. “Masakit sa ulo. I’m taking it one day at a time” said John while laughing. He added, “But don't get me wrong Kapamilya, ang babait ng mga anak ko. I’m so blessed and I’m so happy and I’m so proud of them. Siyempre, inevitable naman yung magkaka-boyfriend sila, mag-aasawa sila but parati kong sinasabi I’m a jealous father and they know that.”

Asked how he shows his jealousy, John revealed, “Kasi ako iba e, lalo na yung panganay kong si Inah, ‘pag nakikita kong may kasama, sabi ko anak ko yan, bakit may kasamang iba yan at may holding hands pa, anak ko yan brad… para bang yung attachment ko sa anak ko na you’re mine, so yun ang mahirap i-let go.”

John admitted to host Boy Abunda that part of his being possessive as a father is his worry that his daughter will end up with a man like him. “’Wag naman yung masyadong katulad ko. Yung mga ibang parte lang.”

John also elaborated on the difference between a playboy and a ladies’ man. “Ang playboy, sabay-sabay. Ang ladies’ man, one at a time pero medyo marami rin.”

At present, John’s wife beauty queen Priscilla Meirelles is working with John’s ex-wife, actress Janice De Belen on the project Be My Lady. John said, “Yes, it’s work. Nung una parang ha talaga, but it’s work and my wife told me first time siya nag-taping with Janice na magaling talaga si Janice. Sabi ko oo naman.”

John was also honest enough to say, “I don't think they’re friends but they’re civil and that's good enough.” John is also open to working with the two women on a project.

John even has “good news” regarding his relationship with Janice. “Me and Janice now, I think we’re starting to be friends.”

On Fast Talk, asked what lesson in love he has learned from Janice, John said, “Be honest.”

John also made a statement regarding the child abuse case his friend Willie Revillame is embroiled in and he said, “I think the kid wasn't abused.”