Eddie Garcia signed contract with ABS-CBN joining Coco in “Juan Dela Cruz”

The 87-year old veteran actor from Sorsogon Mr. Eddie Garcia is joining the cast of the fantaserye-action series of Coco Martin in ABS-CBN. “Juan Dela Cruz” which will premiere on Monday, is said to be the much awaited series in Kapamilya Network because of its extraordinary story and packed with complete talents of ABS-CBN. 

With his age, Eddie Garcia is still eager to showcase his years of experience in films and televisions in “Juan Dela Cruz”.

"Well I'm really looking forward to it dahil si Coco he has a lot of following and he is a good actor. So, sa palagay ko ay magkakasundo kami and we will try to make the best for 'Juan dela Cruz,'" Garcia told Kapamilya site as he signed a contract with ABS-CBN for the said soap on Friday afternoon.

Eddie said that he is physically ready for the action-packed series. "I was sick for about two weeks, OK na naman. Still alive and kicking," he said.

In the series, the veteran actor will play the role of the lead character's grandfather.

"Lolo ako ni Coco, parang mentor niya ako dito," he said.

"Juan dela Cruz," Garcia's first series with Kapamilya network. The series will pilot on Monday (February 4) after TV Patrol.

For more updates on kapamilya stars, like us in FACEBOOK, follow us on TWITTER kapamilya.