Isabelle de Leon says her reunion with Jiro Manio was Direk Maryo J. delos Reyes's wish

Kapuso star Isabelle de Leon shared that the late Direk Maryo J. delos Reyes wanted to see her with Magnifico co-star Jiro Manio again.

She recalled her experience seeing Jiro again after all these years. “Pangarap ni Direk Maryo na magkita kami ulit, so after all those years ang tagal-tagal na hindi kami nagkita, huling kita namin mga bata pa kami. Ngayon mga dalaga’t binata na kami, we were able to catch up.”

Isabelle also confirmed that Jiro’s doing well and ready to go back to showbiz. “Ready na ready na siya, nagwu-work out siya, handa na siya para sumabak ulit sa trabaho.”

She also believes Jiro will not waste his opportunity to start over. “Ini-encourage ko siya sabi ko, ‘Kuya Jiro ang daming naghihintay sa’yo, nandito kaming lahat na naghihintay sa’yo. lahat naman ng mga taong mabigyan ng second chance grateful ‘yan ‘eh and they’ll do their best.”