- Jon Lucas, a former Hashtag member exited from ABS-CBN and Star Magic via an Instagram post on June 19.
- He was then welcomed by Becky Aguila Artists Management (BAAM).
- Lucas is said to be a part of GMA Network’s upcoming series.
The former Hashtag member and Kapamilya talent Jon Lucas bade farewell to ABS-CBN and Star Magic via a lengthy Instagram post on June 19.
On his sentimental post, he expressed his gratitude to his former home network and to his colleagues. He’s thankful for the wonderful six years.
“Hello Kapamilyas all around the World! Just wanna say thank you for everything! Thank you for the love that you gave me and my family 🙂 Thank you for the wonderful 6 years you’ve given me! I will forever be grateful and blessed to be part of your wonderful Family!
“Ngunit alam ko rin na ako’y lubos na nagkulang sainyo, lalo na sa mga taong malalapit sakin, na noong una ay labis labis ang pagtulong sakin para maabot ko ang aking mga pangarap. Lubos po akong nagpapasalamat sainyo!”
Jon was also thankful for his bosses on ABS-CBN.
“Salamat sa sakripisyo at pang-unawa na hindi matatawaran. SALAMAT SA LAHAT NG MGA BOSS! MARAMING SALAMAT SA STARMAGIC FAMILY KO!! MARAMING SALAMAT SA IT’S SHOWTIME FAMILY KO na mga naging Kapamilya kong tunay sa mga nagdaang taon.
“Salamat sa Malupit kong handler na si Ate Gidget Dela Cuesta. Sa loob ng anim na taon na katigasan ng ulo ko eh tinuring niya ako bilang anak (na pasaway) gayunpaman Maraming salamat sa mga payo at saway mo! Salamat sa lahat ng Road Managers ng Starmagic na matiyaga kaming iningatan at inalagaan!
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“Salamat din sa mga kaibigan ko sa industriya! Diko na kayo iisa-isahin basta lahat ng nakatawanan ko, nakasama ko sa kalungkutan, sa kalokohan, sa mga meetings na malapit na kamo kami alisin! kayo ay tinuring kong mga kaibigan. DABEST KAYO!!”
He also thanked his ever supportive fans who loved him through it all.
“SALAMAT SA MGA FANS! Na naging tunay na kaibigan at kapamilya! Kung may pinakamahusay magtiyaga para sa taong mahal nila, ay KAYO YON! Hindi matatawaran ang hirap at pagod niyo para lamang samin. Hindi namin kailanman masusuklian yung efforts niyo! Ang kaya lang namin gawin ay mahalin din kayo tulad ng pagmamahal niyo samin!”
The former Kapamilya is now being handled by Becky Aguila Artists Management (BAAM).
Becky Aguila is the manager of GMA Network actress Jennylyn Mercado, former Star Magic talent Empress Schuck, and current Star Magic and Kapamilya actress Andrea Brillantes.
Via an Instagram post, BAAM welcomed Jon as their new talent.
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“Welcome to the #famBAAM @lucas_aljhon !! Also a happy father’s day to you! We take pride knowing that a very talented young dad like you is finally part of our roster of artists. We are excited with this new journey with you! Thanks for the trust!” BAAM wrote.
The male star also posted on his Instagram stories that he had a studio shoot on June 18 without mentioning any detail. However,it was later discovered that Jon will be part of the cast of the Philippine adaptation of Korean drama Descendants of the Sun on GMA Network.
In 2015, he joined the noontime program It’s Showtime as one of the original members of the dance group Hashtags along with McCoy de Leon, Ronnie Alonte, and Jameson Blake . However, he was reportedly “suspended” from the group in 2017 and has been out-of-sight on the show since then.
Though he had several guest appearances on It’s Showtime after his suspension, Jon wasn’t able to return anymore as a regular Hashtag member.
In July 2018, Lucas came out of “hiding” and confirmed for the first time that he had welcomed a son in November, and is now married to It’s Showtime dancer Shy Feras.
After being introduced as an official part of Star Magic Circle 2013 alongside batchmates Liza Soberano and Julia Barretto, Lucas appeared in several ABS-CBN series, including Kahit Konting Pagtingin, Sana Bukas Pa ang Kahapon, We Will Survive, Got to Believe, Be Careful with My Heart, and Luv U.
