Lance Joseph Martinez

Janine Gutierrez Reveals Why She Signed with Star Magic, Jericho Rosales Shares Reaction

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<p>The <strong>Star Magic</strong> family continues to grow as award-winning actress <strong>Janine Gutierrez </strong>officially joins the talent management agency, signing her contract earlier this week.</p><p>The signing event was decked out in shades of blue—a thoughtful touch that reflected Janine’s favorite color. The celebration also turned emotional when her brother, <strong>Diego Gutierrez</strong>, who is likewise part of Star Magic, delivered a special musical performance. </p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZFLZ4OJGVX/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2427674%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Shortly after, Janine was surprised with heartfelt video messages from her loved ones, including her parents, <strong>Lotlot de Leon </strong>and<strong> Ramon Christopher Gutierrez</strong>,<strong> </strong>as well as her sisters.</p><p>For Janine, the milestone marked the fulfillment of a long-held dream. Throughout the tribute messages, her family expressed their joy and pride as she officially became part of the Star Magic roster, a move she had hoped for over the years.</p><p>Before the signing, <strong>METRO</strong> had the opportunity to sit down with Janine for an exclusive interview, where she opened up about this major career decision and shared what ultimately led her to make the move.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1780546764901starmagicphils_1780394934_3910558436618109910_218607907.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by Nice Print Photography via @starmagicphils</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Why did Janine decide to sign with Star Magic?</strong></div><p>“Of course, <em>alam ko kung gaano kagaling ang </em>Star Magic <em>talaga</em>.” These were the first words of Janine Gutierrez when asked what led her to decide to sign with Star Magic.</p><p>According to her, aside from learning about how the management takes care of its artists, what also drew her in was how it continues to open doors and guide talents toward new opportunities.</p><p>“I feel like at this stage, <em>ang dami ko pang pangarap.</em> And I’ve always felt the warmth of the Star Magic family even before ako maging Star Magic,” she added.</p><p>She also expressed gratitude for Star Magic head <strong>Laurenti Dyogi</strong> and the management team, noting how well they take care of their talents. For Janine, joining the agency is something she deeply values.</p><p>“And I look forward to starting this new chapter with them,” she said.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1780546804241starmagicphils_1780394934_3910558453282246269_218607907.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by Nice Print Photography via @starmagicphils</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Describing her career move, Janine called it<strong> </strong><strong>“expansion,” </strong>explaining that despite more than 15 years in the industry, she still sees plenty of room for growth, learning, and new opportunities.</p><p>“I am really looking forward to all the collaborations and the guidance that I can get through this new chapter with Star Magic. And of course, with the new projects that I have this year. And I just really look forward to that sort of expansion in my life and in my career,” Janine said.</p><p>When asked about artists she hopes to work with, she mentioned <a href="https://metro.style/people/2026/5/26/metro-digital-cover-belle-mariano-for-tayo-sa-wakas-1200" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Belle Mariano</a> and <a href="https://metro.style/people/2025/10/2/metro-digital-cover-joshua-garcia-on-it-s-okay-to-not-be-okay-1930" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joshua Garcia</a>. “I know Belle. I love her, I’m a fan. <em>Ang galing niyang artista, </em>and at the same time, she’s a really nice and sweet girl. And <em>nakikita ko talaga </em>how she’s such a warm star,” she said.</p><p>Meanwhile, on Joshua, she praised his craft and the recognition he receives from industry professionals, saying, “<em>Lahat ng mga</em> director speak so highly of him<em> sa galing niya.</em>”</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1780546824041starmagicphils_1780394934_3910558482763798198_218607907.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by Nice Print Photography via @starmagicphils</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Jericho Rosales’ message to his partner, Janine<br/></strong></div><p>During Janine Gutierrez’s contract signing with Star Magic, a heartfelt surprise unfolded when her boyfriend, <strong>Jericho Rosales</strong>,<strong></strong> made an unexpected appearance at the event—alongside messages from her family.</p><p>Since going public with their relationship in 2024, Jericho and Janine have remained openly supportive of each other’s acting careers. The couple is also set to headline the upcoming<em> </em><strong>ABS-CBN Studios’ Star Creatives</strong><em></em> and <strong>Prime Video</strong> psychological series <strong><em>The Loyalty Game,</em></strong> which is scheduled to premiere this July.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZFSStaJdAs/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A2452743%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Jericho’s surprise appearance quickly turned emotional, as he expressed his happiness over Janine finally joining Star Magic—something he noted had long been part of her dream. In his message, he said: “You’re an artist. You wanted to become an actor, <em>sayang</em> you didn’t want to be a singer. You sing great<em> ‘pag tayong dalawa lang</em>,” he joked.</p><p>He continued by expressing his pride and admiration for her journey and support system. “I’m so happy because you have dreams and I know your dreams. And I know you personally, and you have a great family behind you supporting your dreams.”</p><p>Jericho added how meaningful the milestone was for Janine. “This is an amazing day for Janine, and I know how much she wanted it. This partnership is going to be amazing, and I look forward to your films, your TV projects, and everything that you want to do. Have so much fun. I’m so proud of you. I love you,” he concluded.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1780546849663starmagicphils_1780395123_3910559991919337434_218607907.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by Nice Print Photography via @starmagicphils</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Janine reflects on her more than 15 years in showbiz<br/></strong></div><p>Janine Gutierrez, who made her debut in 2011, reflected on how much she has changed since her early years in showbiz, noting that she is now a completely different person compared to who she was before.</p><p>She described her younger self as “<em>sobrang</em> baby girl, <em>sobrang</em> <em>walang</em>, <em>sobrang</em> pabebe, <em>sobrang</em> insecure, <em>sobrang</em> <em>nangangapa</em>,<em> sobrang madaling ma-</em>persuade <em>sa kung ano man ang ipapayo ng ibang tao kaysa sa kung ano man ‘yung parang pinaniniwalaan ko sa puso ko</em>,” she said.</p><p>Looking back, Janine shared that this is a common experience for many young women starting their careers. Over time, she said she learned to grow into her craft and build confidence in her own decisions.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1780546878160[image] - 8987017.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by Nice Print Photography via @starmagicphils</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>For young stars beginning their journey today, she offered this advice: “Surround yourself with people who believe in you and can support you and will tell you the truth and help you reach your goals.”</p><p>As she continued reflecting on her career, Janine admitted that one thing she wishes she had known earlier was the importance of self-belief from the very beginning.</p><p>“<em>Gawin mo &#x27;yung lahat para matuto ka ng mga</em> skills <em>na</em><em> kailangan mo sa</em> workshop and <em>sa</em> taping, <em>pero sobrang halaga din na ikaw mismo maniwala sa sarili mo kasi du&#x27;n ka magkakaroon ng lakas ng loob</em> to advocate for yourself and <em>parang kailangan nakikita mo &#x27;yung </em>vision <em>na</em> <em>ma-a</em>-achieve <em>mo</em> &#x27;<em>to</em> <em>bago ibigay sa’yo ng </em>universe,” she concluded.</p><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>Nice Print Photography </strong>via<strong> @starmagicphils</strong></p>

<p>Janine Gutierrez’s contract signing became even more special after her partner, Jericho Rosales, made a surprise appearance and delivered a heartfelt message as she officially signed with Star Magic.</p>

Janine Gutierrez’s contract signing became even more special after her partner, Jericho Rosales, made a surprise appearance and delivered a heartfelt message as she officially signed with Star Magic.

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Janine Gutierrez Reveals Why She Signed With Star Magic, Jericho Rosales Shares Reaction

Lance Joseph Martinez

Published June 04, 2026 06:55 PM PHT

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