Dennis Trillo on his role in ‘My Husband’s Lover’: “Ngayon lang ako pinagkaguluhan ng ganito”

The multi-talented Kapuso hunk actor, Dennis Trillo, who plays Eric in the prime time hit series, My Husband’s Lover, is the talk of the town.

After portraying Marcel in Temptation of Wife, another blessing was given to the Kapuso leading man. “Nakakatuwa na mabait pa rin ang Diyos sa akin. Kahit papaano, di ako nawawalan ng trabaho. At ngayon, nabigyan pa ako ng bonus. Kasi, marami nanunuod at natutuwa. “

Though Dennis has played a lot of meaty roles in the past, even winning acting awards, he still admits that choosing to portray Eric has done wonders to his career.

“Napakahumbling ng experience dahil parang ngayon lang ako pinagkaguluhan ng ganito, kung kailan ako pinartner sa lalake.”

In retrospect Dennis shared that his success as Eric might be attributed to his role preferences in the past, “Matagal na rin akong di gumagawa ng talagang mabait na role. Kaya siguro, natuwa rin ang mga tao na gumaganap ulit ako ng mga ganito na martyr [role], na bading naman.“

With the success of My Husband's Lover and the noise it is making regarding gay relationships, we asked Dennis about his take on having a romantic affair with another man.

“Hindi ko masabi, kasi ako talaga babae ang hanap ko. Mahirap para sa akin. Siguro hanggang matalik na kaibigan, pero kung ako talaga hindi mababago iyong preference ko pagdating diyan.”

He further clarified, “Sinasabi ko hindi naman masama, pero kung ako tatanungin di ako handa. 'Di ko pa kaya. Hindi ako against, siyempre marami naman akong kaibigan [na gay]. Kung against ako, di ko gagawin itong pinaggagawa ko ngayon."

Many viewers can relate to the struggles of Eric and his forbidden love, Vincent.  Two men fighting for their love despite the judging eyes of society earned the sympathy of all. Also, the success of the show can be attributed to the actors of the series and how well they have portrayed their roles to the point that people are actually thinking that there might be something between Dennis Trillo and Tom Rodriguez in real life.

“Magaling din kasi siyang artista eh. Nagbibigay siya, tumatanggap siya,” Dennis shared quite amused with the insinuation.

“Basta nagtutulungan kami pareho. May mga eksena minsan, nagugulat na lang ako sa mga ginagawa niya. Ako iyong naiintimidate, kasi mahusay siya. Sensitive siya na artista, nagrereact siya ng tama. Hindi siya OA. Kumbaga, maganda rin iyong timpla niya duon sa character na binigay sa kanya. “

Witness the sacrifices that Eric will make for his love. Will Vincent choose him over Lally? Will their love for each other prevail?

Catch Dennis Trillo as Eric in My Husband’s Lover, weeknights after Mundo Mo’y Akin. -- Text by Eunicia Mediodia, Photo by Bochic Estrada, GMANetwork.com.