Kokoy De Santos Signs with Sparkle GMA Artist Center, Headlines Magpakailanman Special Episode this Sa

2020's breakthrough star and Philippine showbiz' most in-demand star Kokoy De Santos is set to sparkle brighter as he signed an exclusive contract with Sparkle GMA Artist Center.

Aside from landing the role of young Patrick in "Pepito Manaloto: Ang Unang Kuwento," Kokoy is also the newest Kababol in the longest-running gag show "Bubble Gang." He is also a regular performer in GMA Network Sunday noontime party show "All Out Sundays".

In his solo virtual presscon on Friday, March 4, Kokoy shared how excited, overwhelmed, and thankful he is in this new chapter in his career.

"Dream come true. Di pa rin ako makapaniwala na nangyayari to sakin. Hindi ko inexpect talaga na ganitong kalaking tiwala 'yung ibinibigay sa akin. Sobrang grateful ako. Masayang masaya po ako."

Now that he is officially a Kapuso star, Kokoy told the member of the press that he wanted to focus on honing his acting skills and experiment on what he can do further to show his versatility.

"Action! Yun ang gusto kong magawa din. Yung konting romance tapos may mga bakbakan din." he said.

For his premiere project as Kapuso dramatic actor, Kokoy will star in his first "Magpakailanman" lead role eposide entitled "The Blind Runner: The Mark Joseph 'Aga' Casidsid Story".

Kokoy, who will play the role of Aga Casidsid – a visually impaired marathon runner, shared the challenges he faced to perfectly fit for the role's requirements.

"As a whole, yung buong episode, sobrang lahat mahirap!

"Kumbaga para sa akin, isa sa pinaghuhugutan ko palagi is yung visuals. So nung tinanggal sa akin iyon, kasi yung contacts na nilagay sa akin doon wala talaga akong nakikita, as in. So parang tinanggalan ako ng buhay bilang aktor. Pero sabi ko, e, gusto ko nga yung mga challenges, e, so sabi ko laban, kahit mahirap!"

Catch #MPKTheBlindRunner this Saturday, March 5 at 8PM on GMA.