Mark Herras wants different leading ladies

Manila Bulletin reports that Mark Herras wants to work with different leading ladies

In the movie "Super Noypi", both Mark Herras and Jennylyn Mercado play super heroes with uncanny abilities. Though together again in a movie, the story and the whole cast are the film's focus than their love team. Could this be the start of the end of the Mark-Jennylyn love team?

"Not necessarily. Maybe GMA is just experimenting on something. Maybe they would want our love team to take a break first. We've been a love team for almost three years and love teams don't last that long," said the actor in Tagalog.

As witnessed by the showbiz-loving public, broken love teams usually have consequences. One of them is either the downfall of the actor or actress' career. And that would mean having less TV or movie projects. But Mark sees it differently - moving away from a love team would present more opportunities as an actor.

He explained: "First of all I have a good working relationship with GMA Artist Center. Second there's Nanay Lolit. And I have experienced that Jen and I were treated equally. I think I'll still have a good career because even if I don't have a regular show, I'd have guest appearances in different TV shows."

If ever his love team with Jen really fizzles. Mark would not be on the lookout for a new love team partner. Rather he would take that chance to really hone his craft as an actor. He even admired the direction of Richard Gutierrez’ acting career since he can be paired with any leading lady, something he wants to do soon.

“I’ve passed the love team stage already. There are new actresses like Jackie Rice and Iwa Moto who I won’t mind working with. It’s nice to work with different actresses in every project. It’s okay for me if I have a love team or not,” expressed Mark who’s currently paired with Jackie Rice in GMA 7’s “Princess Charming.”

So far Mark has worked with Jen in the movies “So Happy Together,” “Let The Love Begin,” “Say That You Love Me,” “Lovestruck,” “Blue Moon” and “Eternity.” The last TV series they worked on is in “I Luv NY.”

So what benefits did he get from having a love team with Jennylyn Mercado?

“There’s a lot, like we became easily popular because of the love team. We also got a lot of projects because our love team clicked. Up to now when we each do individual shows, people still ask us where our partners were,” smiled Mark.

The two though remains good friends despite all the alleged womanizing issues of the said actor that may have caused their separation. During filming of “Super Noypi,” insiders from Regal Entertainment’s production team reported that the two were still very caring and sweet with one another. Their concern for each other was also said to have complimented and even enhanced their characters “kilig moments” in the movie. It was even rumored that the two even got back together.

What works between the two actors is their chemistry on the silver screen whether they are in a romantic scene or not. Insiders of the movie even commented that they don’t only act well, they look great in their super hero costumes. For those who haven’t seen the “Super Noypi” posters or trailer, Mark is in a fitting black jacket and pants with matching buckled-boots. He is Lorenzo and he has telekinetic abilities. While Jen as Lia looks daring and very sexy in an all gray-sleeveless jacket and tights that reveal her slim physique.

So how was it playing a superhero?

”After I saw the whole film, I became very proud of it. Regal really spent a lot for this film. All the effects and prosthetics were made be their very creative production team,” he boasted.

Looking back Mark has no regrets about their relationship crumbling nor does he blame himself. He also pointed out that the rumors about him were just blown out of proportion. He stands by his story that he and Ryza Cenon never kissed and that he only courted Marian Rivera when he and Jen were over to name a few.

“I guess it’s fate. That’s where our relationship took us. I have no regrets,” he said. Unlike before he stressed that he doesn’t meddle anymore in Jen’s businesses like a boyfriend. He respects whatever she does in her career and he always wished her well.

Mark is currently single since he stopped pursuing a relationship with an actress recently. He attributed his decision to their difference in life style. He felt that that would have an effect on their relationship in the future.

“I wasn’t comfortable because she has a high living lifestyle. Some would say it would be alright since I love her and I just had to adjust, but I saw it otherwise. I even sought her opinion. So the earlier I stop, the better it is for the two of us,” he lamented.

Just like his past girlfriends, Mark revealed that he never was a man who would look for someone to be his girlfriend. He always believed that who ever is for him would just come to his life.

At the moment Mark Herras would be doing two films with John Pratts next year and there’s a soap opera in the works for him. He also likes to venture on a business someday when he finished paying his house in North View 2 in Quezon City.

So why would children of all ages make “Super Noypi” a must watch movie this Christmas?

“First of all this will be the first time that all our fans will see us together as super heroes in a movie. It’s for the whole family and it’s not boring with all the action scenes. They will surely enjoy the film with its special effects. We all worked for this and it’s going to be worth their time. It’s like the Pinoy version of X-Men,” replied Mark.

If ever, like Lorenzo, Mark could relate to his character’s surprise in finding out he has super powers. Before he started in showbiz and even before he joined “Starstruck,” Mark only loved dancing. It was during the “Starstruck” contest and after that he was surprised to find out he could act. Acting then became his second love as he really wants to have a long career in showbiz. The only time he would stop if he feels that he is already begging for roles or parts to play.

“Maybe when this happens I already have a stable life to fall back to,” he remarked. “I love my work but I’d quit showbiz when its already appropriate for me to do so.”