Laurenti Dyogi joins mediacon for Kapamilya Network’s newest prime-time series Zoomers headlined by Gen Z stars
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00:00 Okay, we already introduced you to each other.
00:04 Maybe, let's just do a quick warm-up for the cast members.
00:09 So, reintroduce yourself, whatever you can share about yourself.
00:13 Especially, the ones that we just met.
00:17 You can also share a little bit of background, what you've done in the past.
00:22 Let's start with Lapper.
00:28 Good afternoon to all of you.
00:33 I am Zabel Lapper and I will be playing as Beth for Zoomers.
00:38 Beth is a BFF of Rony Kristal, Tanya.
00:44 And she is also a possible love interest of Rony Ralph as Adam.
00:49 Okay, what's your acting background?
00:52 Zabel, you're still young, you're already an actress.
00:56 So, I started doing workshops in 2015.
01:00 Wow!
01:01 It was a Star Magic, a public workshop.
01:04 I'm not yet an artist of Star Magic.
01:06 Okay.
01:07 So, I started doing it in 2015.
01:09 I'm from Baguio, by the way.
01:11 So, I will do a workshop every Sunday here in Star Magic.
01:15 And I will go home on Sunday night to Baguio because I have school on Monday morning.
01:20 So, I did it for how many years?
01:23 But then, I stopped around 2018 to finish my senior high school.
01:28 Okay.
01:29 And then after that, I entered Star Magic and then I did a workshop again with Star Magic.
01:37 And that's it.
01:39 My showbiz journey is quite long and I've been waiting for these big breaks that you're giving me.
01:46 There are no small roles, let's say, directed.
01:49 And I'm very grateful that you gave me the role of Jenna for Zoomers.
01:53 Wow!
01:54 And look at you now, you're here promoting Zoomers.
01:57 Right?
01:58 Your journey will start now.
02:01 Right?
02:02 Thank you so much, Zabel.
02:04 Kania.
02:05 Hi, I'm Kania Santos and I play the role of Juniper in Zoomers.
02:12 Juniper is just an average student, a wallflower, they call it.
02:20 And in my acting background, I actually did a workshop.
02:27 And this is my first acting project ever.
02:30 Wow!
02:31 So, first time experiencing audition.
02:34 And I'm grateful that you let me audition for that.
02:40 And also, it's my first time acting in general.
02:44 So, all of these are new to you, it's your first time?
02:46 Yes, all of these. Even the media con, everything, it's my first time.
02:50 Good luck.
02:51 Take it all in, take it all in.
02:52 For memory, for memory.
02:54 Thank you.
02:55 K, your turn.
02:56 Hello everyone, konnichiwa.
03:00 I'm K Kurosawa and I'm playing the role of Faye, beauty influencer, CEO and potential love interest of...
03:08 CEO already?
03:10 Yes.
03:11 Wow, okay, okay. Lady boss.
03:13 Alright, acting background.
03:15 Acting background, actually when I was young, I started dancing.
03:19 And I didn't think that I would act until 2 years ago or 3 years ago during the pandemic.
03:25 Star Magic scouted me and since then I've worked...
03:29 Where?
03:30 Just on TikTok.
03:31 TikTok?
03:32 Online. I'm just a digital creator.
03:35 What do you do on TikTok?
03:36 I just dance.
03:38 Okay.
03:39 I just dance.
03:40 Alright, alright.
03:41 And then since 3 years ago, I've worked on a new film in Japan as well as an international film with Kuya Carlo Aquino and Hollywood Japanese actors.
03:53 Wow, those are good projects, right?
03:55 Yes.
03:56 I'm sure it will be for you an acting experience.
03:59 But even then, this still feels like a first for me because it's my first time to be with my set, with Hwa and my friends.
04:07 That's why it's much more fun and exciting.
04:11 Alright, thank you, Kay. Thank you.
04:13 Luis, it's your turn.
04:14 Hello, everyone.
04:16 Good afternoon, good afternoon.
04:19 Don't say "good afternoon, Luis". Let's just do it.
04:24 Good afternoon to all of you. I'm DJ. I'm playing the role of Dina.
04:31 Dina is a mysterious character. She's a geeky person.
04:35 She's a mentor to Ato and herself.
04:37 Okay.
04:38 We have a connection.
04:42 Alright. Background in acting, Luis?
04:45 Background in acting. I started acting in 2007, 2006.
04:50 6 years ago, okay.
04:52 Then I got a job.
04:54 Let's just say that.
04:55 So I worked as a poster magician for a public.
04:59 Then I scouted a poster magician.
05:01 I auditioned.
05:03 Then I joined Ramy.
05:05 Then I worked with a lot of people.
05:07 So, worth it.
05:08 Right.
05:09 You're like Isabelle earlier.
05:12 You're doing a lot of things, but you're here.
05:14 Right?
05:15 Congratulations, Luis. Thank you so much.
05:16 Erica.
05:18 Hello. My name is Erica Marie Davis.
05:22 I play the character of Mika.
05:24 Mika is the type of person who is very similar to me.
05:28 She's happy-go-lucky.
05:30 She's fond of...
05:32 I'm not that type.
05:33 I'm funny.
05:34 Like that.
05:35 Erica is very different.
05:37 Her love interest is Luke.
05:42 So, her love interest is Luke.
05:45 I would say that she's very similar to Luke.
05:49 I see Luke in the series because she can see herself when she was young.
05:56 Okay.
05:57 Because she doesn't have any responsibilities.
05:59 She's just taking care of her mother.
06:01 So, she's a baby boy.
06:02 So, she's really a mother to Luke.
06:05 So, genuinely.
06:06 Interesting.
06:07 How about your acting background or showbiz background?
06:10 My showbiz background...
06:12 I've been a showbiz actress for only 3 years.
06:16 But I've done workshops with Star Magic ever since I started.
06:20 So, I would say I have enough experience.
06:24 But I just did recently a show with Joshua Garcia in Unbreak My Heart.
06:30 Wow.
06:31 But your take-away to the people who are behind you is that you've been doing workshops for a long time.
06:36 So, if there's someone who wants to direct Star Magic, they'll do a workshop later.
06:42 Maybe they'll be the next star to sit here.
06:45 Crystal, I will not forget your name.
06:47 Crystal Ball.
06:48 Crystal, how about you?
06:49 What's your role and your background in acting?
06:52 Hello, I'm Crystal Ball.
06:54 And I play the character of Tanya.
06:57 So, Tanya is a Cebuana who came from Cebu and transferred to Manila.
07:03 And she's adjusting to the city, to the language.
07:08 And she's also struggling in her YouTube content and career.
07:13 So, her love interest is also Cee Faye, who Caine plays.
07:20 And she just wants to feel safe somehow.
07:24 She wants to rant out to someone.
07:27 So, Faye is someone who she can go to.
07:30 And talk to.
07:31 Yes.
07:32 And what's your acting background, Crystal?
07:34 With my acting background, I have none at the moment.
07:37 Okay.
07:38 Crystal, Crystal, you go first.
07:40 Okay.
07:41 So, I've only done workshops with Star Magic.
07:44 And I've done performances like Christmas special.
07:47 Okay.
07:48 The one recently in Arangeta Coliseum.
07:51 That's right.
07:52 Wow.
07:53 Well, welcome to the industry.
07:56 Applause, applause, Crystal.
07:58 The one with the most fans club tonight, Ralph.
08:01 You go first.
08:02 We have a lot of fans.
08:08 Ralph, what's your role here?
08:10 Hi everyone, I'm Ralph De Leo and I play the role of Atom in Zoomers.
08:13 Okay.
08:14 So, Atom is actually the student council president of the school where Zoomers is set.
08:20 And I'm also a very well-rounded A-lister student, honor student, varsity player.
08:29 Okay.
08:30 And what?
08:31 There's a hidden past.
08:32 So, if you want to find out what my hidden past is in Zoomers, stay tuned.
08:36 That's what we're going to watch.
08:37 Okay, your background?
08:39 Well, my background in acting actually.
08:41 This is my very first project.
08:42 Because they heard you're a model.
08:44 Yes, I started out as a model.
08:46 Fashion shows, commercials.
08:48 TVCs.
08:49 TVCs, yes.
08:50 And I also hosted backstage for Miss Universe.
08:53 Oh.
08:54 Philippines.
08:55 Philippines, right.
08:56 You look like someone who's no longer here.
08:59 So, good you're here.
09:00 I'm here.
09:01 Thank you.
09:02 I'll be the one to be confused.
09:04 Okay.
09:05 Thank you, Ralph.
09:06 Let's go to Frieza.
09:08 Hello.
09:09 Hello, M.J.
09:10 Hello to all our friends here tonight.
09:13 Frieza is laughing.
09:14 Finally.
09:15 Finally.
09:16 Right?
09:17 What was it like when you first met Frieza?
09:21 Or when you met Frieza?
09:22 When did you start Frieza and what were the projects you did?
09:26 So, when I was 13 years old, I auditioned for PBB.
09:30 Okay.
09:31 So, that's when it all started.
09:33 And then, after I, after PBB, I was here at MMK.
09:38 I thought of her.
09:41 Then, Wild Little Love.
09:44 And the other projects that were in IWON.
09:47 And then, my last project was Season 3.
09:51 So, this is the first biggest project for you?
09:55 Yes.
09:56 There.
09:57 There.
09:58 Congratulations, Frieza.
10:00 Thank you.
10:01 Let's go to your seatmate, Luke.
10:03 Luke.
10:04 Hello, everyone.
10:06 Good evening to all of you.
10:08 Thank you so much.
10:09 And, yes, Kokoy.
10:12 These are my co-workers.
10:13 And Kokoy's voice is Mama's Sad Boy.
10:17 Mama's Sad Boy.
10:19 Not Mama's Boy, okay?
10:20 Mama's Sad Boy.
10:21 Mama's Sad Boy.
10:22 And, he's a best friend of Jake's, which is Harvey.
10:26 Okay.
10:27 And he's very shy.
10:29 He has no experience in being an AJ.
10:32 So, very innocent.
10:34 He's an introvert.
10:35 Yes.
10:36 And, my past projects are The Boyz Kids Season 2.
10:43 The Boyz Kids Season 2.
10:45 Who's the batch?
10:46 Ella.
10:47 Oh, it's me.
10:48 Kikain.
10:49 Okay.
10:50 So, after The Boyz Kids, I started with Magic.
10:53 It was around 2015.
10:54 And, I was in the house, I was in the theater.
10:57 Where?
10:58 Right.
10:59 In the theater.
11:00 So, I was more focused on acting because they gave me the opportunity.
11:04 I hope you'll pass again.
11:06 But, congratulations.
11:08 Thank you very much.
11:10 Harvey!
11:12 How are you?
11:14 I'm Roll here, James.
11:15 Yes, hello.
11:16 I'm Harvey Bamaista.
11:18 I play Jake's.
11:19 He's one of the Zoomers.
11:22 And, I play an aspiring filmmaker who has personal problems.
11:27 And, my children love and miss Hope.
11:31 Okay.
11:32 For those who know Harvey, he used to walk around the mall when there's a TV set.
11:39 Yes, going for the ear.
11:40 But, I'm behind.
11:41 Behind.
11:42 In the studio.
11:43 Studio number 4 and 5, right?
11:45 Yes.
11:46 And, your mom is here.
11:47 Yes, she's right there.
11:48 She's there.
11:49 Your mom is here.
11:51 And, when we talked to your mom, she was really happy that finally you're here because she's
11:59 asking me, "Sorry, dad, I'll tell you."
12:02 She's asking me, "Why did you say that before?"
12:04 When she's not telling you, your mom says, "Son, I have a ghost."
12:07 "Ghost, son?"
12:08 And, she's like, "I don't know how to get it."
12:10 "Bye, bye, you're like that."
12:12 "I'm sorry."
12:13 But, you know, I said that because finally, it's not just now.
12:19 Now, you got it.
12:21 Yes, yes.
12:22 It's overwhelming.
12:23 But, all of us are here.
12:26 It's not just me.
12:29 But, is there a new way of hosting a show?
12:32 I don't know.
12:33 But, you got it.
12:35 He didn't get it, but of course, the audition is still an audition.
12:39 You worked hard to get the role.
12:42 Yes.
12:43 Okay.
12:44 So, now, before you go ahead, there's just something I need to do.
12:46 Go ahead.
12:47 Oh, there's a call for this?
12:51 Yes.
12:52 Yes.
12:53 Yes.
12:54 Yes.
12:55 Yes.
12:56 Yes.
12:57 Yes.
12:58 We're leaving now.
12:59 Bye, bye.
13:00 Thank you, Har.
13:01 Bye, bye.
13:02 Okay.
13:03 Explain yourself.
13:04 You did that in public.
13:05 Explain yourself.
13:06 Why did you get the role?
13:07 Of course, they chose me.
13:09 Right?
13:10 Yes.
13:11 Yes.
13:12 Yes.
13:13 Yes.
13:14 Yes.
13:15 So, reaction, Prisam?
13:16 Thank you, Har.
13:17 We're done.
13:21 Prisam is impressed.
13:24 Okay, now, thank you, Harvey, for that.
13:26 Maybe someone wants to go to a lecture or something.
13:31 Okay, thank you very much, Harvey.
13:33 Okay, now, we go to the team that selected our cast members, Chad, Ted, and Elodie.
13:41 The first question we'll ask is, why did you need to go to the casting event?
13:47 You can already select.
13:49 Who's the one who selected?
13:51 Who's the one who selected?
13:53 Direct LMB, direct LMB.
13:55 Direct Laurel.
13:56 It's important to go through the process.
14:02 It's not that easy to cast.
14:04 It's not because there's a project.
14:06 You'll just be cast.
14:09 They need to feel that you have to work for it.
14:12 Right.
14:13 Sometimes, when it's new, we make sure that we give the right role.
14:21 Especially now, it's a break.
14:24 One-time opportunity can be your last opportunity.
14:27 That's right.
14:28 It's important to us as a creative team that we give them the right role.
14:33 Sometimes, it's just the social media that tells us what to do.
14:38 Chemistry is what makes a love story.
14:43 There's an angle of love.
14:45 There's physical compatibility.
14:47 That's right.
14:48 There's personality compatibility.
14:50 It's not easy.
14:51 The casting process is not easy.
14:53 But it's a good process for the people behind the scenes.
14:57 They feel the potential.
15:00 They get to know each other.
15:02 It was not just a casting in itself.
15:05 In every interview, a writer spoke to them about their POV.
15:10 About what the program can offer.
15:16 At the same time, they get to know you.
15:20 Because it's a new casting process for your character.
15:23 You're not acting yet.
15:25 They learn from you.
15:27 There should be much respect for the casting process.
15:31 That's right.
15:33 You'll be able to improve your level of life.
15:35 Your competence.
15:36 At the beginning, you'll know if you really want to do this.
15:41 Because it's not an easy process.
15:43 But they have the guts and the grit and the tenacity to do this process.
15:50 Wow. Thank you, Direk.
15:52 Direk Ted, my question is,
15:55 Why don't you just start from scratch?
15:58 You can actually get some monetary experience.
16:02 But why did you choose fresh talents and fresh actors?
16:07 Yeah.
16:09 Maybe fresh because they have major roles.
16:12 But some of them, as you've heard their stories,
16:14 They've been here in the business for many years already.
16:16 They were not just given the right break.
16:18 So, it's mixed.
16:20 But for me, we're not so new.
16:22 Because the process and the creatives are right.
16:24 Alinon and the creatives.
16:26 We interviewed some upcoming stars.
16:29 And from their stories,
16:31 We made a story about Gen Z.
16:34 And for me, the story of Gen Z is better.
16:37 And it portrays Gen Z.
16:39 Not the typical Gen Z.
16:42 Like other...
16:44 I'm just kidding.
16:46 Foreigners.
16:48 Yeah, I told you.
16:50 They're not real.
16:52 They're older in real life.
16:54 So, for me, it's very fresh.
16:56 That they're telling their story.
16:58 Because they're the ones who create the characters.
17:00 And then just to add,
17:02 We always rely on the money.
17:04 It's important to rely on the money.
17:07 The future of the industry is in the money.
17:09 Because it's always...
17:11 It's a cycle.
17:13 So, later on, they...
17:15 Actually, they're hardworking.
17:17 They've been doing this for a long time.
17:19 They've been working hard for a long time.
17:21 Didn't Teresa start when she was 13?
17:23 Harvey?
17:25 Hey, is Harvey?
17:27 How old is Harvey? 6?
17:29 8?
17:31 So, it's a long process.
17:33 It's not new.
17:35 It's really...
17:37 Some people think it's fresh.
17:39 But their process is long.
17:41 Just to get to this project.
17:43 Wow.
17:45 Congratulations for making it this far.
17:47 In a challenge.
17:49 How's the experience of
17:51 guiding or directing
17:55 these actors?
17:57 Well, again, it was a fun process.
18:00 All the kids are giving you a hug.
18:02 I'm like a father.
18:06 Oh, wow.
18:08 Well, it was a fun experience.
18:10 Handling new kids.
18:12 I have experience with kids.
18:14 But of course,
18:16 new faces.
18:18 I love working with new talents as well
18:20 because their grit
18:22 is what I really want to see.
18:24 From the start,
18:26 I was like, "Do you really want to be an actor?"
18:28 As I said,
18:30 I don't look for celebrities.
18:32 I look for actors.
18:34 Because their passion is different.
18:36 I don't want to be an actor just for the fame
18:38 or for the money.
18:40 In other times, I want to do this
18:42 because I love acting.
18:44 Right. Do you also feel
18:46 that they're like sponges
18:48 that absorb things?
18:50 Yes.
18:52 The strength of new actors
18:54 is that they don't have to be technical.
18:56 You can play with them.
18:58 You can guide them.
19:00 Your show is a metaphor.
19:02 They have fresh takes.
19:04 It's natural.
19:06 You're acting.
19:08 Wow. I agree.
19:10 If you're new, you will listen to
19:12 someone who's guiding you.
19:14 Do you agree,
19:16 that they're like sponges
19:18 that absorb things?
19:20 I always look at my celebrities
19:22 as sponges.
19:24 Before I go,
19:26 I'd like to give much credit to Direk Chad.
19:28 He's the team.
19:30 He's the one who
19:32 relates to our generation.
19:34 It's important that your director
19:36 can relate to the issues
19:38 and at the same time,
19:40 the actors who will be comfortable with him.
19:42 He's like a rocker.
19:44 He has a great sensibility.
19:46 He's a genius.
19:48 He's a genius.
19:50 He's a genius.
19:52 I'm not a genius.
19:54 I'm a millennial.
19:56 I'm very interested with the younger generations.
19:58 It's fun that
20:00 I get to compare
20:02 how I was with
20:04 another age and how
20:06 they are right now.
20:08 It's like I'm surprised.
20:10 I'm not a...
20:12 I'm just a writer.
20:14 Each generation is different.
20:16 Okay.
20:18 Now, let's proceed to the questions
20:20 that our guest prepared.
20:22 I'll read some of them.
20:24 Our first question is
20:26 coming from Rhea Pavlos
20:28 of Hello Rhea from San Francisco
20:30 in the Bay Area.
20:32 The first question is for Direk Loren.
20:34 You are known for
20:36 discovering artists that we all know
20:38 and love. Are there
20:40 particular traits or skills that you believe
20:42 set apart successful talents
20:44 in the industry? And how do you identify
20:46 these in individuals
20:48 during the audition process?
20:50 It's hard
20:52 to identify in the audition
20:54 process right away.
20:56 You have a sensing of what that is.
20:58 For example,
21:00 we're a visual medium.
21:02 So, visually,
21:04 whatever role you're looking for,
21:06 it should match.
21:08 But for me, it's important to have an attitude
21:10 and character of a newbie.
21:12 He's willing to go through
21:14 the process
21:16 that he'll learn.
21:18 But is he easy to learn? Is he listening?
21:20 Does he have a grin?
21:22 Or does he just say,
21:24 "Here's my tip."
21:26 It's important. It's easier now.
21:28 There are more now. Actually, there are many good ones.
21:30 But what the producers
21:32 want now in the work
21:34 is to have a good attitude and professionalism.
21:36 That's what they're looking for.
21:38 So, that's what they're looking for.
21:40 Okay.
21:42 Another question from
21:44 Rhea is for Hadia.
21:46 Hadia, in the past,
21:48 you were introduced to the world
21:50 as Eric Sattis' youngest sister.
21:52 What valuable lessons
21:54 or advice has your kuya
21:56 shared with you as you embarked on your
21:58 own journey in the spotlight?
22:00 My brother
22:02 never forgets
22:04 to tell me
22:06 to always be kind
22:08 to everyone.
22:10 Be professional.
22:12 Do your best
22:14 to everyone.
22:16 Because the opportunity
22:18 that I'm given,
22:20 not everyone
22:22 can experience.
22:24 He always says,
22:26 "Be grateful, be thankful,
22:28 and be kind to others."
22:30 But does that help
22:32 that your kuya is already in show business?
22:34 So, you kind of
22:36 warm up to how things are.
22:38 Growing up,
22:40 my brother and I
22:42 were together here in ABS.
22:44 I was just a baby.
22:46 He was always with me in ASAPS,
22:48 in his work.
22:50 I can see the life
22:52 of the artists
22:54 on camera
22:56 and behind the camera.
22:58 Growing up,
23:00 this is not the path
23:02 that I wanted.
23:04 What's your motive?
23:06 When I was a kid,
23:08 I wanted to be a teacher.
23:10 And then,
23:12 it's different.
23:14 I was shy until now.
23:16 But,
23:18 over time,
23:20 I realized that
23:22 I still wanted to be an artist.
23:24 But not singing.
23:26 My brother
23:28 was always singing.
23:30 I was just chill.
23:32 I wasn't that
23:34 loud.
23:36 But you can sing.
23:38 Yes, I can sing.
23:40 And,
23:42 I can't avoid
23:44 that. Of course, we're siblings.
23:46 I can't compare.
23:48 But I feel that
23:50 when it comes to singing,
23:52 I can't compare
23:54 with my brother.
23:56 We're both good at singing.
23:58 That's okay.
24:00 At least, you're good at acting.
24:02 My brother is not.
24:04 He's just singing.
24:06 Thank you, Nia.
24:08 The next set of questions are
24:10 from Nikki of Aram Bulolive.
24:12 It's for Krizza.
24:14 Krizza, from the cast, you're one of the few
24:16 with a fairly solid experience
24:18 in the industry. Following your
24:20 participation in He's Into Her,
24:22 MMK, Flower of Pimol,
24:24 which all included
24:26 heavy acting scenes, what kind
24:28 of process works for you in order to
24:30 put yourself in a specific mindset to
24:32 play a certain character?
24:34 Based on your experience.
24:36 Based on my experience,
24:38 because what I see
24:40 in the cast of my past
24:42 projects is that we have
24:44 different techniques
24:46 of how to get
24:48 into character.
24:50 But as for me,
24:52 I don't depend on
24:54 what's happening in my personal life.
24:56 I don't think about
24:58 how sad my life is.
25:00 I don't think about the death of someone
25:02 or the loss of me.
25:04 I really try to
25:06 put myself under the situation of my character
25:08 and I really understand
25:10 what she's going through.
25:12 I put myself in her shoes.
25:14 I don't use my personal experience.
25:16 For me, that's what really works for me.
25:18 Alright.
25:20 Thank you, Krizza. The next question is
25:22 for Director N.
25:24 You've seen so many dreamers turn
25:26 into the brightest stars in the industry.
25:28 Now, in terms of the audition process,
25:30 is there any
25:32 remarkable change or
25:34 difference that you've seen with
25:36 a batch of artists from the
25:38 SCQ days, for example,
25:40 versus the batch of artists
25:42 from this generation?
25:44 The context is different.
25:46 The context is different.
25:48 The context is different.
25:50 The context is different.
25:52 Before,
25:54 reality shows were really popular.
25:56 The talent searches.
25:58 So, you can go there.
26:00 You can go there.
26:02 You can get a fanbase.
26:04 You can get a fanbase.
26:06 Then, you can get a role.
26:08 Even if you're not ready.
26:10 Now, during the pandemic,
26:12 of course, they have different goals.
26:14 They have different goals.
26:16 Then, there's social media.
26:18 Social media alone is already a platform
26:20 for new artists.
26:22 But, the groundedness of
26:24 the art form and the acting
26:26 is still different.
26:28 There are no real professionals
26:30 in terms of the writers,
26:32 the directors, the team,
26:34 the producers, and at the same time,
26:36 real actors that you can find.
26:38 So, in the audition,
26:40 now, we're institutionalizing
26:42 that the actors
26:44 should be used.
26:46 You don't look at it as
26:48 you're embarrassed or not embarrassed.
26:50 It's really a process
26:52 to match your personality
26:54 and your persona to the role.
26:56 It's not you as an actor alone.
26:58 Even abroad,
27:00 even the most popular stars
27:02 are auditioning.
27:04 That's a value that we would
27:06 like to instill in all the new artists.
27:08 That's a good mindset, Director.
27:10 If you have a good mindset,
27:12 you won't feel frustrated.
27:14 You'll realize that you're not a match.
27:16 You're not the one who's looking for a match.
27:18 That's right.
27:20 Perfect. Thank you, Director.
27:22 This time, all the questions are coming
27:24 from Adrian Pakinina
27:26 from San Diego Filipino Cinema
27:28 and the VILA Film Collective.
27:30 It's for Harvey.
27:32 "Yo, where have you been?"
27:34 Sorry, it's not written. I'm just reading it.
27:36 "Yo, where have you been?
27:38 In all seriousness, after seeing a few clips
27:40 and teasers online, where do you get
27:42 your 'hugo' from your acting?
27:44 You're a natural,
27:46 and it seems like you've been acting
27:48 for a long time."
27:50 Yeah, I mean, I have been
27:52 acting for a while now.
27:54 Maybe it's because
27:56 I don't really think of
27:58 the experiences I've had in life
28:00 as my 'hugo'
28:02 for this scene.
28:04 It's really in the character.
28:06 Sometimes, I can't apply
28:08 my experiences in the context of the scene.
28:10 For me, it's all about
28:12 what happened
28:14 to the character
28:16 beforehand, before this scene happened.
28:18 What led to this point
28:20 that he'd get angry,
28:22 or cry,
28:24 or be happy,
28:26 or whatever. It really does depend on the context
28:28 of the scene.
28:30 But at least, he noticed
28:32 my 'hugo'.
28:34 This is what I see in Direk Sian.
28:36 He said, "The actor
28:38 needs to be smart
28:40 because he understands the role
28:42 and the nuances of the role."
28:44 He learned it.
28:46 He's learning. He's getting into the roles.
28:48 Direk Sian, you might have to expound on that as well.
28:50 Why is it important
28:52 for the actor to have a comprehensive understanding?
28:54 Well,
28:56 I guess, if
28:58 they already have a basis
29:00 on how they
29:02 understand the script,
29:04 how they interpret it,
29:06 I have something to work with
29:10 rather than
29:12 push them,
29:14 or feed them
29:16 what they want.
29:18 I always appreciate an actor
29:20 and an actress that
29:22 collaborates
29:24 and who gives
29:26 new
29:28 direction
29:30 to their character.
29:32 Because, of course, I'm just a person.
29:34 And,
29:36 one person, I mean,
29:38 Phil is a collaborator.
29:40 It's not just actors.
29:42 Personally, as a director, I talk to my staff.
29:44 "Do you think this is how it's going to be?"
29:46 "What do you think will happen to Harvey?"
29:48 "I'm the one who gives the points."
29:50 I'm very open to open.
29:52 I'm not saying
29:54 "No, I want this."
29:56 That's how I
29:58 want my actors
30:00 to be understanding, smart,
30:02 so that I get someone
30:04 that I can talk to.
30:06 Alright.
30:08 Thanks, Direk Sian. The next question is for
30:10 Direk Dev.
30:12 "How are you enjoying your current
30:14 reality show post-era, Chalice,
30:16 with this talent search?"
30:18 So, I'm reading this as a
30:20 "Punchline of Chalice."
30:22 There are things like that.
30:24 Direk?
30:26 Alright.
30:28 As you know, I directed Spark's Camp, right?
30:30 It's a reality show. Sometimes, the cameras
30:32 told me that
30:34 "Wow, that's how they edit my scenes. I didn't know that."
30:36 Now,
30:38 I'm in a good mood because I'm
30:40 going to be in the first one.
30:42 All of my funny
30:44 clips or
30:46 bloopers were edited by the editors.
30:48 So, yeah.
30:50 So,
30:52 anyway, I'm going to give it to Kristin.
30:54 I know that
30:56 sometimes, it's really in the hands of the story editors
30:58 how they're going to edit it themselves.
31:00 So, yeah. I'll just surrender.
31:02 I'll just surrender.
31:04 Okay.
31:06 I think Alex Anton is here
31:08 as the adult editor.
31:10 Alan, where are you?
31:12 He's the one who's going to ask
31:14 the next set of questions.
31:16 He's here. Okay.
31:18 Chad Rosete
31:20 will go first. Chad!
31:22 Hello!
31:24 Thanks, MJ.
31:26 Okay. So, for my first question,
31:28 and congratulations to all.
31:30 So, for my first question to Direk
31:32 and Lauren.
31:34 How challenging
31:36 was it for you to
31:38 create this
31:40 super story in
31:42 audition,
31:44 and then, you're going to show it
31:46 finished.
31:48 And you've been in the industry for so long, Direk.
31:50 From
31:52 the time that
31:54 you saw
31:56 how the actors
31:58 work from
32:00 audition until they manage to start.
32:02 What's the
32:04 part and lesson that you learned
32:06 in building a star, and which
32:08 part in our new
32:10 artists?
32:12 That's a long question.
32:14 That's a long question.
32:16 You asked two parts.
32:18 The first part is how challenging
32:20 was it showing the audition process
32:22 and choosing the right people for the role?
32:24 Actually,
32:26 when I was
32:28 thinking of launching new faces
32:30 for Star Magic,
32:32 I was thinking of a different way
32:34 of presenting it.
32:36 We were told that in BBB,
32:38 you get to know the actors.
32:40 Why me? You don't get to know their skills.
32:42 In this process,
32:44 you get to know them at the same time.
32:46 You get to know their level of
32:48 excellence.
32:50 I don't know if that's an innovation,
32:52 but it's a different way
32:54 for at least us in Star Magic
32:56 of doing a
32:58 launch of a new batch of
33:00 new artists.
33:02 For certain, the story
33:04 is based on the story.
33:06 They're the interpreters,
33:08 but when they're doing the story,
33:10 we're going to copy that story.
33:12 Unlike before,
33:14 they're the ones who do the story.
33:16 It was really based
33:18 on a crediting process first.
33:20 What did I learn
33:22 from being a part of Star Magic?
33:24 What Eli Santos said
33:26 and what Havidia said
33:28 is you have to be kind.
33:30 Especially now
33:32 after the pandemic,
33:34 you have to be kind to everybody.
33:36 You have to be kind to yourself.
33:38 That's important.
33:40 Many of them went through a lot of
33:42 mental health issues.
33:44 We're here to guide them.
33:46 But at the same time,
33:48 we want
33:50 them to be better in the end.
33:52 Part of the process,
33:54 there's no failure.
33:56 Failure
33:58 is not a good thing.
34:00 It only leads you to something better.
34:02 It's important
34:04 to have a grip on them.
34:06 Not because
34:08 they didn't get it,
34:10 but because they want to.
34:12 We're the ones who
34:14 are in a hurry.
34:16 But the younger ones are in a hurry.
34:18 We're teaching them
34:20 to be more patient with the process,
34:22 to enjoy the process
34:24 and to learn
34:26 from the process.
34:28 And to trust.
34:30 You have to trust the people who are guiding you.
34:32 That's what I'm telling them.
34:34 We will only work
34:36 for your own goodness
34:38 and for you to achieve
34:40 what you want to achieve in your life.
34:42 I'm trying to see
34:44 potential.
34:46 But because
34:48 there are people who are lazy
34:50 or in a hurry,
34:52 it frustrates me.
34:54 It's a waste.
34:56 But sometimes I have to let them
34:58 go through a painful process
35:00 so they realize
35:02 that there are people in the process
35:04 who don't need to be motivated.
35:06 I hope you guys are all listening to that.
35:08 I heard this from the director.
35:10 I learned a lot.
35:12 Especially, what I said earlier,
35:14 some actors
35:16 or artists or celebrities right now,
35:18 they want instant fame.
35:20 I think it's because of the advent of social media.
35:22 When you go
35:24 in front of the camera,
35:26 you get follows and likes and hearts.
35:28 But when I'm getting followers,
35:30 I don't get famous.
35:32 It's not a show business.
35:34 It's in that form.
35:36 But if you really want to be a legitimate actor,
35:38 it's different.
35:40 The discipline is different.
35:42 And the journey is different.
35:44 Chad? Okay, so for my next question,
35:46 thank you so much, Direk.
35:48 Take us back to the time
35:50 when you were auditioning.
35:52 Because on social media,
35:54 a lot of people read your audition piece.
35:56 You had a scene
35:58 with the best artists
36:00 that you've ever seen.
36:02 So what was challenging
36:04 for you during that time?
36:06 What did you feel during those times?
36:08 Even if it was a challenging or unforgettable time.
36:10 Right?
36:12 So let's start with
36:14 Sabelle.
36:16 Hello.
36:18 For me, during the audition,
36:20 the challenge for me
36:22 was the pressure that I felt.
36:24 Since Direk Chad,
36:26 Direk Loren, Direk Ped,
36:28 and I also felt
36:30 that I wanted to impress them.
36:32 So,
36:34 I measured myself
36:36 and I wanted
36:38 to show them
36:40 that it's not
36:42 just a show.
36:44 I really wanted to give my best.
36:46 I wanted to show them
36:48 my best.
36:50 Like, I was just
36:52 showing them
36:54 my performance.
36:56 So at the same time,
36:58 I was really nervous, but
37:00 I'm grateful. I'm so happy
37:02 that I got to be a part of that audition process.
37:04 It was a different experience.
37:06 It was the first time
37:08 that I experienced something like this,
37:10 a Filipino-themed audition process.
37:12 It was a happy feeling,
37:14 especially when we got to watch
37:16 the actual series.
37:18 Jake, we'll just share an anecdote.
37:22 Sabelle really
37:24 gave a very good audition.
37:26 We considered her to be Hope.
37:28 To be honest at the time.
37:30 And it was a toss between
37:32 Harvey and Ralph, who will play
37:34 James.
37:36 And the story was that Hope was
37:38 attached to James.
37:40 We felt that Sabelle
37:42 was more suitable for Ralph.
37:44 But since we
37:46 felt
37:48 Harvey gives
37:50 a different interpretation to James.
37:52 And the maturity that goes with the character.
37:54 Sabelle doesn't fit
37:56 Harvey
37:58 physically.
38:00 So we went through the process
38:02 of giving
38:04 Sabelle a different
38:06 role in the future
38:08 that we can tie up
38:10 to the character.
38:12 There are people who say
38:14 "Not because you didn't get that role,
38:16 you didn't do well."
38:18 She actually did exceptionally well.
38:20 Not only in the way we cook,
38:22 she didn't really swap.
38:24 She didn't fit.
38:26 Especially in the project,
38:28 if we chose Sabelle and Harvey
38:30 as the characters.
38:32 So in the twist,
38:34 we looked for who would fit Harvey.
38:36 So we went to the time, Harvey can play James.
38:38 So we looked for
38:40 who would fit Harvey.
38:42 Thank you, Direk.
38:44 Thank you, Sabelle.
38:46 Jane, what do you think?
38:48 Hello. Unforgettable moment
38:50 in the audition process.
38:52 Yes, of course pressured as well.