JM on dark phase in life: Never again
Showbiz watchers are well aware that JM de Guzman has gone through a tough phase in life. Mercifully, JM emerged victorious from his battle related to drug use. He is now making a showbiz comeback with a firm resolve of never again be tempted to go back to the dark episode of his life.
ABS-CBN showed its support by welcoming JM with a new drama series, Precious Hearts Romances: Araw Gabi, where he shares top billing roles with Barbie Imperial. It was an overwhelming feeling for the actor to be welcomed with so much love. He couldn’t deny the amount of happiness for the love and support of people who stayed by his side.
“The love that I am receiving is overflowing,” JM said during his interview on Tonight with Boy Abunda.
“I value it so much that I’ve been counting it every day for me to be aware of the bad tendencies I did before and to never be tempted to go back to that (ugly phase) again.”
In one of his interviews, JM even expressed disbelief on getting another chance — a third chance, to be exact — since he knew that many had already turned their backs on him during the time when he entered rehabilitation facility for the second time. “The second time that I was in the rehab, all the shows, movies and my endorsements had backed out. So it was clear to me that there’s nothing left and I told myself, ‘Wala na, tanggapin mo na at pwede ka siguro mag start ulit pero di
ko na alam kung paano.’” However, while inside the rehab, JM decided to completely change because “it’s the best I could do for myself. Perhaps, it was the Lord’s way of telling me that fame and money are not important, what matters is to care for myself and treasure the people who love me. That’s why, I’m thankful to those who supported me and my family while I (was) in the rehab.”
Each of us must remember that every man deserves a second chance or rather an endless chance because that’s what life is all about. What inspires JM to better focus on his craft is his niece Yara whom he described as “our little warrior princess.” She’s a premature baby.
“When I was in the rehab, I was allowed to work for an endorsement and due to that emergency,” shared JM who has a soft spot for kids.