After portraying Dante Gulapa, the former male club dancer who swept the online world by storm, actor Jak Roberto essays another interesting character, this time, a name every single person on social media knows—DJ Loonyo.
Tonight, the 26-year-old actor will star in Magpakailanman, which features the life story of viral dancer, and choreographer DJ Loonyo.
In an online interview with Manila Standard Jak said that he felt inspired by the digital personality’s determination and driven attitude. His story as a struggling dancer, the stumbling blocks he had encountered before making it big in his chosen field, are some of the things that made him believe it’s necessary that DJ Loonyo’s story be heard by more people.
“I admire him for his determination, his being passionate and driven at kung paano niya hinarap ang lahat ng pagsubok nuon at ngayon especially that he’s very visible on social media,” Jak said.
“We know that not all dancers don’t make it big, and before you succeed in this field, you have to encounter numerous challenges. Having small earnings is just one. His journey as a choreographer wasn’t an easy ride, thus the story we’re presenting teaches people not to judge too quickly. We all have our own share of hardships and situations,” the young GMA Network actor pointed out.
DJ Loonyo, or Rhemuel Lunio in real life, was born and raised in Cagayan De Oro. He started dancing jazz in high school, but eventually grew to love the urban dance style of hip-hop. He also trained under some of the country’s dance champions like Philippine Allstars and Rockstars.
DJ Loonyo formed his own dance group called ‘Rock*Well’. Their dance challenge videos became viral online and it wasn’t long before they gained popularity on social media.
But behind his entertaining moves and millions of views, who is DJ Loonyo?
“I feel very honored to have my story featured in their show because through this opportunity and blessing, I will be able to share more with the people and really connect with them. It is a true privilege for me to show them what I’ve been through, the struggles, the wins, the losses, the process, and the faith I had with me,” the 24-year-old Loonyo said.
Joining Jak Roberto in this episode of Magpakailanman, an episode directed by Zig Dulay, are Liezel Lopez, Lovely Rivero, and Jong Cuenco.
