by TV5 Digital
Feeling left-hanging by the mini-series about the five friends who found solace in each other’s company during the pandemic? Are you craving for more from the friendship of Hope, Jiggs, Kokoy, Tania, and Atom–as well as the people behind “Zoomers?” Worry no more! Because we bring you the latest tea about the new and freshest faces of the industry!
Let’s zoom into Harvey Bautista, Criza Taa, Luke Alford, Ralph de Leon and Krystl Ball, your next favorite zoomer stars!
Harvey Bautista
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Remember Harvey, the bibo and handsome kid from the well-loved gag show “Goin’ Bulilit?” Well, don’t hesitate to drop your I-knew-it lines because you’re right! As a child actor, naging parte siya ng iba’t-ibang teleserye gaya ng “Wansapanataym” at “Maalala Mo Kaya.”
Maliban dito, alam ninyo bang anak siya ng veteran actor and former Quezon City mayor na si Herbert Bautista? Safe to say that this is where he got his looks, talent and charisma, right?
Ayon kay Harvey, first ever lead role niya si “Jiggs,” the big dreamer yet privileged and sheltered aspiring filmmaker. Harvey also continuously hones his craft not just in-front of the camera. Pati behind the scene work, active din siya. Noong 2022, siya ang producer ng Gawad Alternatibo finalist “Pagbilang Kong Tatlo” at director ng short film “Sa Aming Tagpuanan.”
Real life “Jiggs” pala talaga itong si Harvey!
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Panoorin kung paanong pinabilib ni Harvey sina Direk Lauren Diyogi, Direk Ted Boborol at Direk Chad Vidanes sa kanyang audition sa Zoomers.
WATCH: Harvey Bautista impressed the Zoomers panel
Criza Taa
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Criza is not just your regular girl, because she’s already making a mark as a talented young actress!
Criza entered the industry when she was 14 years old through “Star Hunt.” Shortly after, naging official teen housemate siya ng “Pinoy Big Brother OTSO,” pero na-evict din siya sa reality show na ito after three weeks.
Nabigo man, pero hindi ito naging hadlang para sa kanyang dream na maging artista. Following PBB, naging parte na siya ng mga teleserye kagaya ng “Kadenang Ginto” and “He’s Into Her.”
Katulad ni Harvey, ang “Zoomers” din ang kanyang kauna-unahang lead actress role bilang “Hope,” ang selfless breadwinner babe ng grupo. As Jigs and Hope, oozing with on-screen chemistry ang mga eksena nila ni Harvey sa Zoomers, kaya naman tumatak talaga sa fans ng mini-series ang kanilang pagganap. Pero alam ba ninyo na may sinabi ring challenging part si Criza tungkol sa role niya na ito? Find out what she said here:
WATCH: Criza and Harvey answer questions about their roles in Zoomers
Luke Alford
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Hindi lang good looks at dashing smile ang dinala ni Luke sa “Zoomers” auditions, ipinakita niya rin ang kanyang talents para mapili na gumanap sa character ni “Kokoy.”
Tubong Batangas, ang Filipino-British heartthrob na si Luke ay nangarap pumasok sa industriya ng pag-aartista through his talent in singing sa “The Voice Kids Philippines” Season 2. Pagkatapos ma-eliminate sa Sing-Off Round ng show, naging parte na siya ng kids show na “Team Yey” in 2016, and other teleserye shows.
Kagaya ni Criza, naging official housemate din si Luke ng “PBB Kumunity” Teen Edition Season 10, kung saan ipinamalas niya ang galing at pinakita ang totoong Luke sa mundo. Sa isang interview, nabanggit niyang siya ang breadwinner ng kanilang pamilya at such a young age matapos silang iwan ng kanilang tatay. Pero ang kanyang mga talento ang nagbigay-daan para magdala sa kanya kung nasaan siya ngayon.
Ralph de Leon
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Star athlete, commercial model, at honor student pa? Ang lahat ng ‘yan, kay Ralph lang natin makikita!
But if there’s one thing Ralph should be known for, it’s his passion towards the sport judo. He started joining a judo club noong Grade 6 siya, dahil sa kanyang pinsan. From then on, na-discover niya ang love niya sa sport at dahil dito ay naging co-captain siya ng kanilang judo club noong high school!
Curious to know simple moves about this sport? May TV5 Digital Exclusive kami niyan!
WATCH: Judo Lessons with Ralph and Harvey
Maliban sa kanyang swift moves, si Ralph din ay naging isang honor student back in high school. Sa college naman, nagtapos siya ng Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering sa Ateneo de Manila University in 2022. On the sidelines, courtesy of his artistahing looks, ay naging parte rin siya ng ilang commercials and feature magazines bilang model.
Despite his public appearances as the face of some commercials, nabanggit niya sa “Zoomers” audition na he was a shy kid growing up. But his relatives encouraged him to pursue showbiz.
Hindi man din pinalad makamit ang role ni “Jiggs,” perfect in every way naman para sa kanya ang character ni “Atom,” ang A-list student model ng “Zoomers!”
Krystl Ball
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Ang gwapang Bisaya and Filipino-British na si Krystl, kinilala bilang si “Tania” sa “Zoomers!”
Maliban kay Ralph na hindi pa nakaka-experience maging parte ng isang series, ito rin ay first-time para kay Krsytl. Pero hindi siya nagpatalo, dahil may first-ever onscreen kissing scene kaagad na siya with her co-actress Kei Kurosawa!
WATCH: Tania found her “safe space” with Faye
Sa audition pa lang, sinabi niya na G lang daw siya sa mga ganitong eksena at according sa isang interview, it would open up opportunities for her in the future.
Actually, hindi rin gaano nalalayo ang kanyang katauhan sa character ni “Tania,” the aesthetic micro-influencer Bisaya queen. Dahil as of writing, mayroon na siyang more than 150k followers on TikTok.
Na-inspire ba kayo sa kanyang Bisaya lines sa “Zoomers?” Well, check out this TV5 Digital Exclusive!
WATCH: Learn Bisaya with Krystl
Aside sa five major roles sa “Zoomers,” may new faces din from the audition ang mga naging parte nito. Ito ay sina Zabel Lamberth, Hadiyah Santos, Luis Vera Perez, Kei Kurosawa, and Erika Marie Davis.
As high school students sa mini-series, alam n’yo bang shinare nila sa atin ang personal kwento nila as students? Panoorin ang nakakatuwang stories nila revealing their school allowance, here:
WATCH: School allowance reveal with Zoomers cast
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