Anton Vinzon steps into first solo lead role in GMA sports drama ‘Kamao’

May 24 ------ Rising star Anton Vinzon is taking on the biggest role of his career as the lead star of GMA Network’s upcoming sports drama “Kamao,” a boxing-themed series that also marks the network’s first venture into the genre. The series follows Makmak, an amateur boxer determined to rise in the sport while confronting family struggles and the complicated legacy left by his father in the boxing world.

For Vinzon, landing the title role came with both excitement and pressure. “There was fear, nervousness and challenge. But what really stands out for me is the happiness I feel doing this,” Vinzon said during a press conference. Despite carrying the lead role, the young actor said he sees the cast as sharing equal importance in telling the story. “I’m not the only lead here. We are all leads in our own stories. The pressure is huge, but I’m grateful to be here with all of them. I’m thankful to the production team and the writers for giving me this opportunity,” he said.

“Kamao” brings together veteran actors Amy Austria, Wendell Ramos, Neil Ryan Sese and Katrina Halili with younger stars Bruce Roeland, Therese Malvar, Chanty Videla, Tito Abdul, Tito Marsy, Matt Lozano and Euwenn Mikaell. The project is also special for Vinzon because he shares the screen with his father, veteran actor Roi Vinzon, who portrays his grandfather and boxing trainer in the series. “Since I was young, my father has been teaching me how to act. Now that I’ve been discovered and given this chance, I feel like I’m making my dad proud. It’s truly a dream come true,” the younger Vinzon said.

Roi Vinzon said seeing his son headline a major television series fulfilled a longtime dream. “It has always been my dream too, but success does not come easily or quickly. I’m very thankful to GMA for giving him this opportunity so early,” the elder Vinzon said.

Source: manilatimes.net