The actor recalled a heated argument with fellow actor Baron Geisler, in which they nearly got into a fistfight.

It happened on the set of ASAP, according to Jake. Fortunately, Star Magic creator Johnny Manahan, also known as “Mr. M” intervened to keep them from hurting each other.

Jake, who has been in the entertainment industry for 21 years, revealed this during the PUSH Bets Live “Spill or Swallow” challenge. “I think the craziest thing we’ve done on the set was muntikan na kaming magsuntukan sa labas ng ASAP. And Mr. M was there to stop the fight. And it was in the news!” he shared.

It can be remembered that the two had a serious altercation in 2009 after Baron allegedly defamed and questioned Jake’s subsequent ABS-CBN projects. According to an ABS-CBN News report, Baron claimed that the actor has a “gay backer” who keeps him busy.

Jake and Baron are now best friends. In fact, they’re just laughing about the previous problem. “Me and Baron laugh at it now, We’re now the best of friends.” he said

Following his fight with Baron, the two starred in the television series Tayong Dalawa and the film Lihis. They will now reunite in the new ABS-CBN series The Iron Heart, starring Richard Gutierrez.