Zaijian Jaranilla and Jane Oineza
Actor Zaijian Jaranilla shared his unsolicited love advice, suggesting that it should be selfless.
"Mahalin mo muna ang sarili mo bago mo ibigay ang sarili mo sa iba. (Love yourself first before you give yourself to others)," said Zaijian when asked about his biggest lesson so far about love during the screening of the series "Si Sol at si Luna" at Wolfgang's Premiere at Gateway 2 in Araneta City on May 29.
Zaijian added: "Napaka-selfish kasi kung mahal mo yung iba pero hindi mo mahal ang sarili mo. Yun muna ang key sa isang relasyon para magwork kayo. (It's very selfish if you love others but don't love yourself. That's the key to a relationship that works.)"
At 23, the young actor believes he is credible enough to advise about love because he has had a girlfriend."Twenty-three na ako at nagkaroon na rin ako ng girlfriend. So naka-experience na talaga ako ng pag-ibig. (I'm 23 and I already have a girlfriend. So I've really experienced love)," he said.
When asked if he has a relationship with an older woman, the actor said: "Wala pa akong experience with the older woman. Doon lang talaga ako sa age bracket ko. (I don't have any experience with the older woman yet. I'm just in my age bracket.) Mahirap magsabi kung mag nagparamdam sa akin na older woman lalo na andun ka na sa situation."
Netizens were thrilled about the intimate scenes between him and Jane Oineza, who portrays Luna in the series. These scenes went viral after the series trailer was released. He discussed how he prepared for these daring moments.
Zaijian Jaranilla, director Dolly Dulu, and Jane Oineza
"Para lang ako tumalon sa eroplano na wala ng atrasan. Sa isip ko, matatapos din naman ito. Ginawa ko lang yung makakaya ko. (It was like jumping off a plane with no way back. I thought, this will end. I just did what I could.)"The intimate scenes were shot in one take, although they were captured from several angles," Zaijian said.
The actor said that he enjoyed playing "Sol," a man searching for true love. "Hindi ko na masyadong inilayo ang sarili ko sa character ni 'Sol.' Naipasok ko agad yung personality ko sa kanya kaya hindi na ako nahirapan. Parang ako lang yung character ni 'Sol' sa series." (I didn't distance myself too much from the character of 'Sol.' I was able to immediately incorporate my personality into him so I didn't have any difficulty. It's like I'm 'Sol' in real life.)"'
Director-producer Chris Cahilig defended the inclusion of intimate scenes in the series.
"We're Puregold Channel. We're particular sa mga love scenes. Kung hindi siya ganun ka-essential sa narrative, definitely it will not see the light. Pero kailangan siya kaya andun siya. At maintindihan natin kung bakit kailangan ang mga eksena na ito sa kwento kapag napanood na natin ito," said Chris. (If it wasn't that essential to the narrative, it definitely wouldn't see the light. But it's needed, so it's there. And we'll understand why these scenes are necessary in the story when we watch it," said Chris.
Directed by Dolly Dulu, the 13-episode series "Si Sol at Si Luna" premieres on Puregold Channel on YouTube on Saturday, May 31, at 7 p.m.
Zaijian Jaranilla
Dolly said "Si Sol at si Luna" is a tale of longing, grief, and the enduring capacity to love amid life's complexities.
The series’ pilot episode, “Babae sa Bus," follows Sol, Zaijian's character, as he works on a film about love. Here, Sol grapples with a challenge posed by his professor: to create a documentary on something he has yet to experience.
This seemingly daunting task leads Sol straight into the silent torment of Luna, portrayed by Jane, and into what two lost souls find in each other.
Known for stories that are not only viral hits but also poignantly told, Puregold Channel delivers a show this time that takes cinematic images and intimate storytelling into the digital realm.
Puregold Senior Marketing Manager, Ivy Hayagan-Piedad, expounds on how the series levels up from what Puregold has so far offered. “This is a landmark moment for Filipino entertainment—a bold new chapter in Puregold’s vision of presenting thoughtfully crafted stories that resonate with Filipino audiences. Si Sol at si Luna’s first episode will bring the cinematic experience to a platform that is free and accessible.”
Joining Jaijian and Jane in the series is a strong ensemble cast that includes Joao Constancia, Karina Bautista, Cheena Crab, Marnie Lapus, Uzziel Delamide, Lyle Viray, Vaughn Piczon, Jem Manicad, andAtasha Franco.
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