Elmo Magalona tries acting in "Pilyang Kerubin"

Elmo Magalona, the 16-year-old son of the late Francis Magalona, will
make his acting debut on GMA 7's "Pilyang Kerubin".

In the said soap, Elmo will be in a love triangle with Barbie Forteza
and Joshua Dionisio.

He takes over the role originally for Jhake Vargas, who because has
issues against its director Andoy Ranay has been pulled out from the
cast. (Read Jhake
Vargas - Andoy Ranay Controversy)

With that, it marks the first time that a Barbie and Joshua show won't
be having Jhake. They all worked together in "Stairway to Heaven",
"Dear Friend" and "First Time".

"Pilyang Kerubin", which premieres June 7, also stars Eddie Garcia, Joel Torre, Raymart
Santiago, Lotlot De Leon, Paolo Contis, Jewel Mische, Ina Feleo (new
Kapuso) and Angelika de la Cruz, who for the first time is playing a
mother to a teenager.

Also a Party Pilipinas regular, Elmo is also set to appear in an indie
film "Mrs. Recto" with Regine Velasquez.