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June 30, 2026
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, as the saying goes. Sparkle artist Anton Vinzon, son of veteran actor Roi Vinzon, is now starring in his first solo lead teleserye — the GMA Afternoon Prime sports-action drama series ‘Kamao.’
Anton plays Makmak, an aspiring boxing champion determined to achieve his dreams while navigating challenges in life and love. Sharing the screen with him is none other than his father, Roi, who plays the role of his lolo in the series.
“Bata pa siya, mahilig na siya sa aksyon. There was a time kasi gusto niya talagang mag-artista. ‘Gusto mo ba mag-artista?’ Kahit hindi ko siya masyadong tinuruan. To tell you the truth, no. Hindi ko siya masyadong tinuruan.”
Roi shared that he wanted Anton to learn and grow on his own as he explored the craft of acting.
“Mas maraming matututuhan siya sa iba't ibang coaches at acting workshops kaysa sa akin. May mga tulong ako sa kanya, may mga kaunting scene, maliit lang. Pero kaya mo na ’yan.”
Now that they are working together, Roi has nothing but praise for the actor his son has become.
“Noong nakita ko siya first day doon sa Batang Riles, sabi ko, ‘Kaya ka na. Kaya mo na ’yan.’ Ang sabi ko, ‘Mas magaling ka sa akin, di hamak.’”
Anton said his father has always been supportive, especially during the start with Sparkle Teens.
“Sa Sparkle Teens, talagang suportado niya ako. Hinahatid-sundo niya ako sa Tagaytay para sa workshop. Talagang 1K a day siya. Ngayon, gusto ko talagang bumawi sa kanya. May sarili na akong show at kasama ko si Papa. I'm just really grateful and happy.”
If there is one thing Roi wants to impart to his son, it is the importance of staying humble despite fame and success.
“Ang sabi ko sa kanya, kasi ang artista, hindi puwedeng gumawa ng masama. Mapa-publish ka eh. Kapag na-publish ka, sira ka na. Isang pagkakamali mo, sinasabi ko, wasak lahat ang career mo.”
For Anton, those words of wisdom are lessons he will always take to his heart.
“Ang talagang laging sinasabi sa akin ni Papa, be grounded. Pagdating sa showbiz, janitor man ’yan o kahit sino man, pantay-pantay lahat.”
Roi, the veteran actor that he is, will always be a proud father to Anton.
“Alam mo, magkakaroon ka ng ganito, anak? Okay na sa akin ’yon. Hindi ako hirap. Masarap na sa akin ’yung kapag sinasabi ng mga tao sa akin, ‘Alam mo, ang galing ng anak mo. Bilib ako.’”
The father-and-son tandem also expressed their gratitude to Global Pinoys for their continued support.
“Hello to our Global Pinoys, mga taga-abroad. Maraming-maraming salamat po sa suporta ninyo. At sa mga OFWs, siyempre po, todo-suporta rin po kami sa inyo. Ang galing ninyo po talaga,” said Anton.
“We are proud of you. Hero po kayo sa aming puso. Sana panoorin ninyo po ang ‘Kamao,’” said Roi.
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