Actor Cedrick Juan is now a dad. He and wife Kate Alejandrino welcomed son Jose Rocio in June.
“Adjustment lang talaga,” said the “GomBurZa” actor about his fatherhood. “I anticipated that before.
“I think this is the biggest role in life that I’m doing now. Constant adjustment and talking with my wife, Kate. I also realized now na totoo ang sinasabi nila. ‘Pag umuuwi ka, nakaka-alis ng pagod sa work when you see your baby.
“For my wife, I understand not everything is good, because she’s still suffering from post-partum. But we talk about everything. Very important ang role ng dad when it comes to post-partum than during the pregnancy.
“Grabe ang pinag-dadaanan ng mommies, so very important the dad is there with her. I don’t know if we will have another baby. That’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. So far, wala pa naman akong nami-miss na important moments and appointments.”
Sleepless night are not new to Cedrick. “It’s a good thing I work in the showbiz industry,” he said. “Sanay na ako.”
Cedrick has become more understanding and patient since becoming a parent. “Post-partum is normal. They really experience that after giving birth. That was part of their adjustment. So every help we can get, we accept that. It takes a community to raise a kid.”
He makes it a point to keep the peace in the home. “Listen first and stick to the issue,” said Cedrick. “She is often so emotional and I get emotional also. We need to balance that, as much as possible. I always need to be present.
“I let myself lead. To lessen the burden that we will both think ahead of time. We need constant adjustment and learn to give and take. That’s important. Our support groups are our family and friends.”
Cedrick is part of director Crisanto Aquino’s first take on the microdrama format with the chilling thriller, “I See You.”
The series stars Dimples Romana as a powerful businesswoman whose seemingly perfect life is shattered when she goes blind, yet clearly sees the betrayal of the people closest to her.
This microdrama also stars Joem Bascon, Pearl Gonzales, Glenda Garcia and Zion Cruz.
The series has 46 micro episodes, done in two to three minutes. Admittedly, Cedric did not have a hard time adjusting to the short time of a microdrama. “I think nagamit ko din ang mga natutunan ko sa theater,” Cedrick said. “At some point, we needed to end the episodes on high.
“Parang cliffhanger. So the adjustment was there. It was very important that the guidance of our director. He was very hand-on in the series. He knows the medium that he’s doing.”
Cedrick has other projects lined up for him that he cannot reveal yet. Up to early next year, there are projects that he is slated to do. He is now being managed by MQuest.
