Inspiration and aspiration

Jeric Gonzales (Photo by Bhenj Agustin) Kapuso actor Jeric Gonzales has long looked up to Alden Richards, whom the former considers his “peg” when it comes to charting a career in show business. The two hail from Laguna. In fact, Jeric is a runner-up at the 2012 Ginoong Laguna, the same pageant which crowned Alden champ in 2010. “Kilala na po talaga siya sa area namin (bago pa siya mag-artista) kaya ako, noon pa man hanga na ako kay Alden,” Jeric said. “Siya ang peg ko.” Jeric described Alden as having a kind heart, one who is “sobrang bait, humble and hardworking.” Yet even while Jeric has been touted as the next Alden by his fans, the former just says, “Basta po ako focus lang sa trabaho.” Jeric started his showbiz career via GMA-7’s “Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break” in 2012, where he clinched the crown as the [...]