Philippine Showbiz Today Vol 13 No 02 | Page 18

18 Philippine Showbiz Today January 22 - February 7, 2018 SHOWBITZSHOWBITZSHOWBITZSHOWBITZSHOWBITZSHOWBITZ Young stars: no respect for older actors According to Robin Padilla, young stars nowadays lack the acknowledgment and respect for senior actors whenever they cross paths or are present in the same place.  “I must say that it’s so different these days as compared to my time,” he avers. “There’s really something amiss when it comes to showing respect for older or more veteran stars. Contemporary young stars don’t know how to show it and they’re not the slightest concerned on the matter.” Binoe reveals that he himself has an experience of this kind.  “Oh, yes! Many times actually. You meet this young crop of stars in the elevator and they’ll not acknowledge you as if you were non-existent. Sometimes, I’m tempted to say, ‘Hey! I’m Robin Padilla!’ But of course, you don’t want to impose on them, right?” Judy Ann Santos: life in showbiz 2017 was a year of realization for Judy Ann Santos about her life in show business.  “That’s true! It’s all about acceptance of everything that’s taking place--- the change, the trend and the fast turnover of stars,” she says. The actress, who’s headlining movie Ang Dalawang the Mrs. Reyes opposite Angelica Panganiban, knows that she can’t be at the top forever.  “When I see the present crop of young stars, how popular they are at present, I couldn’t help but just smile and feel thankful because at one point in your life, you were there as well. I know that time will come that the public would forget you. I’m in the middle of that. More fresh faces will crop up in the coming days and our batch will gradually disappear from the scene. I’m very much aware of that. But at the end of the day, you will realize  “It’s because I was brought that life is good!” up in an era where junior stars She’s been working for more have high respect for their senior than 30 years now and remains a counterparts. Like Boss Vic (del famous fixture in the ‘biz. Rosario, Jr.) of Viva. For the  “Of course, I’m grateful. It longest time, I worked with them. makes me feel proud that I’ve Snubbing senior stars was a big reached this stature. But I must no-no for him. He would talk to admit that despite this, there are the stars personally to explain still moments when I doubt my this. That’s the system I’m used capability, as if I’m back into baby to that’s why I’m somewhat steps once again. Looking back, disappointed with the present set- I realize that maybe, I really had to undergo everything that I went up.”  “I just miss the tradition but through before or else, I would I cannot impose or oblige the have been a different person now,” young stars of today to do the states Juday. ● same. I don’t want it to become a me, it’s an asset. big issue.”  “One thing more, reaching Speaking of being a senior in the industry, the Pilipinas Got this stage in your life gives you an Talent  judge doesn’t hide his true authority to speak up on certain age. things. Being part of the so-called  “I’m proud to say that I’m old school has its positive side. now 48 years old. Why would I be Just like when I get asked what shy to reveal my true age? What my secret success formula is, I matters, I’m happy to still be here realize that it’s the humility that I in showbiz. I was able to meet this have after all these years,” ends fresh crop of talents. It’s a blessing Binoe. ● to have met them at this time. For - J.Gonzales, TMS Agot Isidro’s Kris Aquino reaches out new role in Changing to Vice Ganda: Partners I miss you! Agot Isidro was introduced in the movies in th