How I Became An Actor (Part 1)

in #steemitph7 years ago (edited)

During my high school days, I really liked acting; I was part of the theater group and very active in our annual school plays. Not only that, I always made sure to join declamation and oratorical contest. Sometimes, I would take home medals and enjoyed the appreciation from my fellow students and my teachers.
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If I recall it correctly, I started going to VTRs in Makati City hoping to land a role or two in TV commercials. Back in 1992, a lot of people were telling me kamukha ko daw si Richard Gomez. (Hahaha!) Due to my perseverance, I ended up getting some print ad projects, did some ramp modeling and was casted in a TV commercial.
During the same era, ANG TV was a phenomenal TV show in ABS CBN. I really liked to be part of the show; so as soon as I saw the TV plug/teaser showing the audition date, I thought I was too quick to respond, but, I was wrong; like the TV show itself, the actual audition was also a phenomenon...this was a different experience from my usual auditions and VTRs. The line of people was like 2 kilometers away from the studio; and you only get 2 minutes on the stage to show them what you've got. I was very nervous when it was my turn. I think there were 4 guys in the panel who served as judges. One of them was a tall guy, very quiet, just looking intently. I later found out that he's the BIG BOSS, Mr. Johnny Manahan. That was the longest 2 minutes of my life. After that, I was told to wait for a call to know whether I got in or not. I obviously didn't.
But I really did receive a call a few weeks later telling me that they wanted me to come for another audition, but, for a different project. I think they liked the tone of my voice, very deep and low, and so they asked me to audition as a TV host or anchor. So, I went. My "batch mates" in that audition were Christine Bersola and theater actor Earl Ignacio. It went well. I got a callback; but, I was faced with a big problem because I just contracted Chicken Pox and I looked really terrible, so my dream of being on TV is over. I didn't make it. Heartbroken as I was, I've got no choice but to go on with my regular life.
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I graduated from high school and still kept joining acting workshops outside of school. I also got accepted in a prestigious college and studied Electronic Communications Engineering. I also enjoyed being a working student at Mc Donald's earning some cash and getting free meals.
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I believe God wants me to be in show business after all, because one day, while window-shopping in SM North Annex, the Guess store to be exact, a tall guy approach me and asked if I was the one who went to several auditions in ABS CBN. I confirmed it and immediately recognized him as Johnny Manahan or Mr. M. He asked if I am still interested to be an actor and said that he was launching another batch of artists, which was Star Circle Batch 3 (I was launched in Batch 4 due to circumstances that I believe God had full control of). He asked me to visit his office and we had a series of meetings... (to be continued)
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It's our pleasure to hear the story of your life @gerardpizarras.
Happy Steeming!

Wow! God indeed is in full control! Nice Gerard and tes you look like Richard Gomez. 🥂

it's great to know your story sir,
mabuhay kabayan!

Nice story of your life. Too much hardwork that leads to success. Waiting for the continuation.

Good job idol❤

thanks, just posted the continuation.

I'll check it out po💓💓

When you let God know of your plans, your wishes sometimes come late, but it always better than never, isn't it. 'Loved you shared it.

Great story, this is supposed to be curied...anyhow keep on steeming!