Tom Rodriguez, star of the recently concluded GMA 7 series “My Husband’s Lover,” is set to spend Christmas with his family in Arizona. He is currently in the United States with fellow series leads Dennis Trillo and Carla Abellana on a concert tour.
The tour starts on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Maryland, then proceeds to New York on Dec. 1, Glendale on Dec. 7 and San Diego on Dec. 8.
Could they actually be shooting footage for an “MHL” sequel between concerts—perhaps a music video or (why not?) a wedding scene?
“That would be fun,” Dennis earlier told the Inquirer during a media gathering to promote “TomDen,” their new CD under GMA Records.
The two played gay lovers in the hit series. A “Book Two” is reportedly on the table—whether it’s a sequel or a prequel, the boys are game. There is even talk of a big-screen version, but nothing is final, according to GMA 7 Corporate Communication.
Separation anxiety
Has TomDen moved on from the “MHL” hoopla? “Not yet,” Tom said at the CD launch. “Like most fans on Twitter, who gave up their night life to watch the show, we miss it.”
Dennis quipped, “Separation anxiety.”
In the event of a “Book Two,” they were asked, how did they see their characters evolving? “It depends on the story,” Tom said, “but Vincent will be softer, less uptight, since he has finally accepted himself. He will be less guarded.”
TOMDEN tandem: Tom Rodriguez and Dennis Trillo.
Dennis said he did wonder about their characters’ fate when the closing credits rolled. “We were left hanging. I am interested in the new dynamics of their relationship.”
Dennis would like to see how the romance between Eric and Vincent started. “Their college days are bound to be more romantic, more carefree,” he said.
Tom noted, “We didn’t get to explore that period because the show was fast-paced.”
How daring would they be in an encore series? Said Dennis, “We couldn’t show a simple kiss! But that was the beauty of ‘MHL’—we didn’t resort to super-intimate scenes for thrills.”
They were a bit disappointed that the kiss they shot wasn’t aired, though. “It was done beautifully; it would have fully supported the story,” Tom insisted.
Not totally lost
Fans can still see deleted/unaired scenes in the DVDs, the first six of which have been released. Volumes 7 to 10 will be released in December.
“MHL” helped boost careers, Tom mused: “I didn’t foresee this; I was content with what I had.”
Apart from “MHL”-related projects and endorsements, they have made movies since. After Wenn V. Deramas’ Viva comedy “Bekikang,” Tom starred in Alvin Yapan’s indie romantic comedy “GayDar.”
Dennis got to work with Cannes-winning filmmaker Brillante Ma. Mendoza in the thriller “Sapi.” Dennis said of this collaboration, “It was different, improvising and shooting guerrilla-style. Intimidating, but I’m proud to have worked with him.”
“It was fun making that rom-com,” said Tom, “quite refreshing after ‘MHL,’ which was draining.”