Sef Cadayona to play Alex Calleja in ‘Magpakailanman’ episode

Sef Cadayona is set to portray Alex Calleja in an upcoming episode of “Magpakailanman.”

According to Lhar Santiago’s report on “24 Oras,” Friday, the episode will delve into the life story of the stand-up comedian, host, podcaster, and actor.

“Pinakita doon kung paano ako nagsimula sa comedy, ano ‘yung mga dinaanan kong pagsubok, tapos paano ko nakilala ‘yung asawa ko, tapos ma-involve sa sugal, ‘yung ups and downs ng buhay ko,” Alex said.

While he found playing Alex inspiring, Sef admitted that taking on the role was not without its difficulties.

“May isang segment doon na may stand up akong sequence. Para po sa mga hindi nakakaalam, napakahirap po mag-stand up comedy. Kahit ako na umaarte, iba ‘yung kaba kahit na alam kong inaarte ko lang siya,” Sef said.

Alex hopes that his “Magmakailanman” episode will serve as an inspiration to everyone.

“Para malaman nila kung saan ako humugot ng comedy dahil ‘yung drama ng buhay ko, ginagawa kong comedy ‘yun eh,” he said.

“Lahat ng mga success na nakikita natin siyempre sa kwento ni Sir Alex, makikita niyo ‘yung struggle at kung paano niya nilabanan ‘yung struggle na ‘yon kasi may goal siya in life, may pangarap siya,” Sef said.

“Magpakailanman” airs Saturdays at 8:15 p.m.

—Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News