'Firefly' star Euwenn Mikaell tries out boxing, jiu-jitsu

"Firefly" star Euwenn Mikaell is developing an interest in sports!

On Instagram, Sparkle shared some snaps of the child actor trying his hands in boxing and jiu-jitsu.

In the post, Euwenn can be seen doing a hand stance and undergoing some boxing training.

"Euwenn says yes to taking on new challenges," the caption read.

The child actor is set to star in the upcoming Kapuso afternoon series "Forever Young," alongside Nadine Samonte.

"Forever Young" follows the story of Rambo (Euwenn), a 25-year-old trapped in the body of a 10-year-old due to panhypopituitarism, a rare medical condition.

Other cast members include Michael de Mesa, Eula Valdez, Alfred Vargas, Chanda Romero, Althea Ablan, Yasser Marta, Matt Lozano, Bryce Eusebio, and James Blanco.

"Forever Young" will premiere on GMA Afternoon Prime in October.

Euwenn recently starred alongside veteran actor Joel Torre in the Netflix film "Lolo and the Kid," which premiered in August.

In May this year, he won Best Child Actor at FAMAS Awards 2024 for his role as Tonton in "Firefly," the Best Picture in Metro Manila Film Festival 2023.

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Sparkle GMA Artist Center (@sparklegmaartistcenter)

—Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News