LOOK: JM de Guzman set for comeback at Star Magic

COMEBACK. JM de Guzman meets up with his Star Magic family, headed by Johnny Manahan. The actor returns to ABS-CBN after undergoing rehabilitation. Screengrab from Instagram/@starmagicphils

MANILA, Philippines – Actor JM de Guzman is making a return to Star Magic, his old talent management group.

In an interview with ABS-CBN, Thess Gubi, Star Magic's head for public relations, confirmed that the actor, who was last seen in the teleserye All of Me, is back to acting.

In a photo shared on his Instagram account on Tuesday, December 5, JM is seen meeting with Star Magic head Johnny Manahan and the other Star Magic staff.

A post shared by JM De Guzman (@1migueldeguzman) on Dec 4, 2017 at 5:13pm PST

On November 18, JM shared a photo with the executives of TBA, Fernardo Ortigas and Ed Rocha who are behind the movie Heneral Luna.

Mr. Ed Rocha and Mr. Fernando Ortigas, thank you for the love and the strong support in my recovery. You gentlemen saved my life. Thank you also atty joji.:) (not in the picture) Thank you so much... and sirs.. thank you for the movie offer. Can’t wait.#lifesavers

A post shared by JM De Guzman (@1migueldeguzman) on Nov 18, 2017 at 3:26am PST

In 2014, the actor, who had been a rising star in ABS-CBN, admitted that he had a substance abuse problem, and entered rehab.

He made headlines again in 2016 when was replaced by Jericho Rosales in the movie Walang Forever. It was reported that the actor had a relapse and went back to rehab.

The actor has since been clean, posting a photo of his 'sober year achievement award' last October.

2 years this December 2017

A post shared by JM De Guzman (@1migueldeguzman) on Oct 15, 2017 at 3:40am PDT

In 2016, he made an appearance in a production of Sweeney Todd. – Rappler.com