After starring in supporting roles in teleseryes such as Kristine and Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna, rising star JM De Guzman proves his dramatic prowess in an unforgettable episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya directed by Lino Cayetano. He plays the role of Jay, a fresh grad who’s determined to give his family a better life. In the beginning, he lands a profitable job in Macau which paves the way for him to gain his grandfather’s respect. But he’s eventually forced to resign from his job and come home a failure in his lolo’s eyes.Jay immediately jumps at the chance to work abroad again as an old acquaintance offers him a teaching job in Beijing. But when he reaches Bangkok to meet his employer, he gets the shock of his life when he learns that he’s about to be used as a drug mule by the West African Drug Syndicate (WADS). He is forced to swallow 61 large capsules containing drugs, which he is supposed to transport to China. Will Jay survive this? And is it really worth to risk one’s life for the sake of financial security?
Shot in the most frequented tourist spots in Bangkok, JM brings life to this story that deals with familial love and personal values. Also in the cast are Robert Arevalo, Gloria Diaz, Maliksi Morales, and Nikki Valencia.
