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Witness the life story of stand-up comedian and comedy writer Alex Calleja, and how his painful past inspires him to bring joy and laughter, on GMA's award-winning drama anthology “Magpakailanman.”

"The saddest people always try their hardest to make people happy. Because they know what it's like to feel absolutely worthless and they don't want anybody else to feel like that.” --Robin Williams

Witness the life story of stand-up comedian and comedy writer Alex Calleja, and how his painful past inspires him to bring joy and laughter, on GMA's award-winning drama anthology “Magpakailanman.”

Marking its first celebrity episode of the year, Sef Cadayona is headlining as Alex, together with seasoned artists Snooky Serna, Pinky Amador, and Richard Quan. Also part of the program are Faye Lorenzo and Jennie Gabriel.

Coming on May 3, “Sa Tamang Panahon: The Alex Calleja Story” explores the challenges of a young man who grew up living in a container van. Apart from his personal struggles, Alex also gets rejected by the family of his special someone due to his appearance, which they associated with addiction.

Soon, Alex develops panic attacks and clinical depression and he turns to gambling as a means of coping. Until one day, he loses all his savings and also nearly loses his wife and family.

How did Alex face the obstacles behind every laugh? How did he find success in every punchline?

Be inspired by the touching journey of Alex Calleja this Saturday on “Magpakailanman” at 8:15 p.m. on GMA-7.

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