After six weeks of fitness boot camp under this year’s Century Tuna Superbods Challenge, John Lloyd Cruz has finally shed his clothes (and his chubby look) to confidently show off his leaner, sexier look at the Superbods runway in Boracay last Saturday.

John Lloyd Cruz, 18 pounds lighter, was beaming under the lights of the runway and stripped down to his undershirt, revealing toned muscles. Girlfriend Angelica Panganiban, who witnessed the transformation since day one, said on Instagram:

‘Im the proudest my love, good job. Welcome to the new you. Nakita ko since day one ang struggle mo. But eventually, naging life style mo na sya. Minahal kita noon, at mahal pa din kita sa bagong ikaw.’

JL stressed that the leaner figure was only his secondary goal — it was ultimately the lifestyle change that prompted him to take on the fitness programme. ‘Ang talagang intention is to have a healthier lifestyle. So ‘yong katawan parang bonus na lang ‘yon sa process,’ he said in an interview.

John Lloyd pre-Superbods Challenge

With a new body, is it possible that fans may also look forward to sexier roles? It’s not an unbelievable thought, considering that John Lloyd is still one of the most in-demand leading men in Philippine movies.

But there’s one thing fans can definitely be sure of right now: that JL is keeping his health in tip top form.