Enchong Dee gets his first starring role in "Boystown"

The new Star Magic all-male group Gigger Boys—comprised of Enchong Dee, Robi Domingo, Dino Imperial, Sam Concepcion, Arron Villaflor, AJ Perez, and Chris Gutierrez—will headline the cast of the upcoming Your Song Presents: Boystown. ABS-CBN.com was at the story conference of the show where Enchong shared his overwhelming joy over his very first lead role. “Kinakabahan ako. Sabi ko nga sa manager ko na kung pwede niya akong samahan dito sa story conference. This is very important to me because this could either make or break my career. I think the fact the nagpunta siya dito all the way from Makati amidst his busy schedule I’m very thankful. Hindi lang sa kanya kung hindi sa lahat and to God most especially. Also with all the people saying na ako ang parang lead dito, nakakakilig talaga.”

A champion swimmer, Enchong got his first showbiz break in the teen-oriented dramas Abt Ur Luv and Astigs. In the early part of his career, he did several supporting roles and was a member of many ensemble-acting pieces, most notably in Mars Ravelo’s Lastikman, My Girl, and Your Song Presents: My Only Hope. But this time around, Enchong gets to spearhead the cast of Boystown.

It’s a challenge for this 20-year-old actor-athlete to portray Arnel, a short-tempered young man. Enchong said that the story of Boystown will show different kinds of rivalries involving its characters. “Kay Robi may rivalry with girls. Kay Dino may rivalry sa physicality. Rivalry with family naman kay Tita Ana (Roces).” ABS-CBN.com asked Enchong on how he plans to play Arnel who is very much different from his true personality. “Tutal tapos na rin lang ang school pwede ko na siguro ilabas ang lahat ng kalokohan ko (laughs). Siguro I will try my best to play the character in the darkest way I can. In my character makikita mo ‘yung good and bad side.”

Enchong has just fulfilled all his requirements at the De La Salle University as a graduating Developmental Studies student. With his studies and career both coming along nicely, all that this charming young man needs is a girlfriend by his side. But Enchong said that love will come in God’s time, and while he waits for that right girl, he will devote his attention to his work. “I-set aside muna natin ang love life (laughs). Seriously ang gusto kong love life ‘yung walang intriga. Nararamdaman ko naman na dadating din siya. Alam ko namang nasa plano ni Lord ‘yan. Intindihan muna natin ang Boystown at iba pang projects.”

Watch out for Your Song Presents: Boystown premiering soon on ABS-CBN.