Even if change was a challenging thing to do, especially for a young man who had nary an idea what the entertainment industry was like, Jeric taught himself to be patient and to open himself up to what his “new” world would offer.

Perhaps the reason for his apprehension during the early days of his showbiz career was that he was aware of his lack of skills in singing, dancing, and acting. He also knew that while his handsome face would make people notice, it would not be enough to get him roles and projects.

Despite this, Jeric soldiered on. He realized that if he let his insecurities get the better of him, he would not be able to move forward in his career. Instead of moping, Jeric chose to work hard--- harder than most of his peers.

Pausing briefly, the Kapuso actor recalls, “Ang hirap kasi, singing lang ’yung alam ko nung pumasok ako sa showbiz, banda, tugtog, and aside from that, wala na akong alam. ’Yung acting wala akong masyadong experience diyan. Sa hosting, wala talaga, pag-aaralan mo talaga siya. You will undergo workshops pa. Kailangan mong maging masipag.”

Jeric put in the long hours, observing and taking notes from the experienced actors around him. He made sure that before he arrived at the production set, he already knew his lines and the actors he'd be working with.