Aga Muhlach transfers to TV5, "laos na"? Lea Salonga, Ruffa Gutierrez defend Aga

Aga Muhlach photo.Aga Muhlach is now officially a "Kapatid" after he signed a 3-year contract with TV5.

December of last year when news first broke out that Aga will move to TV5 after being a Kapamilya talent for almost 2 decades.

And now, it's officially happening and he is already set to do 3 shows on TV5, one of which is reportedly the local version of "Amazing Race" with Aga as the host.

Just like with other stars who switched networks, some people are saying that he's already "laos" that's why he made such big decision.

Maybe because of the fact that his last show with ABS-CBN, "M3: Malay Mo Ma-Develop", was a shortlived one due to poor ratings, considering it was his show after 3 years of absence on TV.

In the movies, his last 2 films, "When Love Begins" in 2008 and "RPG Metanoia" (where he lent his voice) last MMFF 2010, both failed to reach the P100M mark.

But we can never discount the fact that Aga Muhlach was a 4-time Box Office King and definitely is one of the best actors in the industry.

That's why Aga's friends and former leading ladies have defended him on Twitter from the negative issues being thrown at him as he transfers to TV5.

Ruffa Gutierrez, Aga's ex-girlfriend and his leading lady in 2 films during the 90's, posted: "Aga is Aga. Hindi lang dekalidad na aktor na rinerespeto but an eternal star! Same with the likes of Dolphy, Ate Vi, Sharon, Lorna T, Boyet, Maricel, Goma, Edu, Cesar, Dawn, Binoe, Tito-Vic & Joey, Bong, Ipe etc. Mga poste sa industriya that will never be out of season kahit sinong baguhang artista pa ang pumasok! These established actors HAVE MADE THEIR MARK in the industry. Give them importance & respect. New stars come & go by the dozen. Some names I don't even remember but the legends will live on..."

Lea Salonga, who worked with Aga in two box-office films, agreed to that. She said, "True, these great stars will never leave the heavens...I believe there is no such thing as "laos". Unless of course you're referring to the country in the Southeast Asian region. That exists."

This coming Sunday on TV5's Paparazzi, Aga Muhlach answers the issues and reveals to Ruffa Gutierrez the reasons behind the big switch. Watch for it!


Photo courtesy of Ruffa Gutierrez on Twitter