Anthony Rosaldo is gearing up for his upcoming ‘Switch’ Live In Concert on January 31, 2024.
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00:00 I don't have a hard time scheduling and asking them for time because they have my back.
00:10 I feel that this is not just a business for them.
00:15 I'm not just a business, I'm not just a business for making money.
00:19 There's really love.
00:21 I can say, I can remember one instance that I know that there's a spark for me, especially Miss Joy.
00:31 She cried when she watched me at the opening of the last Dino the Musical.
00:37 And Miss Joy didn't cry in front of the camera.
00:41 So I felt that it was sincere.
00:45 And that's why my support for GMA will never be lost because they're there all the way, even our big bosses.
00:54 Whatever I ask for, whatever you ask for, there's no one who doesn't feel loved.
01:00 And I'm sure, after my welfare also as an artist, I want to grow, I want to be known, I want to expand my career.
01:13 I want to be with them.
01:15 And whatever I do in the future, I want to be with them.
01:20 And I know that they won't leave me.
01:23 So I am grateful to Sparkle, to GMA Network for being my rock, being the wings in my journey.
01:33 How have they been supporting you here at Switch and also with your other endeavors?
01:39 Well, aside from Miss MediaCon, right?
01:41 What about the concert? How have they been showing their support to you?
01:47 Well, they were there even at the start of the show.
01:51 Even during the brainstorming, they were there.
01:54 Regarding to what I will wear and the budget that I need for it, they are very helpful.
02:05 And even when promoting, they are not stopping helping me.
02:11 I even got a promotion of a concert in a commercial.
02:16 So I'm thankful for that because this show is...
02:21 I'm also very involved because I'm also a producer.
02:27 So they are giving me a lot of help.
02:31 So no switch, eh?
02:33 No switch, eh?
02:35 For our concert.
02:37 And then of course, congratulations to Anthony.
02:40 I'll cut it because he has a new milestone in theater after this.
02:44 You said it, I might be wrong.
02:46 So, Jimmy mentioned, after the last ending of the musical,
02:52 the first one I watched, I think, I considered myself a knock on the door.
02:57 Why did I get it? Because I don't know anything about theater.
03:00 But this next one, I'm thankful to EHEP for giving me that learning, that experience.
03:09 Now, I'm going to be in a musical theater.
03:13 Philippine staging of Broadway musical hit, Rent.
03:18 And I will be playing one of the main roles, which is Roger.
03:24 And this is a new challenge for me because this is so far from my last role,
03:33 my character, Hector, a college student, a boy next door.
03:38 I'm a rock star here, but the role is more mature, deeper.
03:44 In this role, I'm HIV positive and I'm a struggling rock star.
03:52 And I have to learn how to play the guitar.
03:55 I don't know anything about guitar.
03:57 And this is a big challenge.
04:00 I am grateful again to have given a leading man role.
04:07 I didn't really think that I would have this opportunity, but I'm grateful.
04:14 And I am excited for the learnings.
04:17 And I have a lot of new people who will work with me.
04:22 Like, Markie Strong is there.
04:25 My co-All Out Sunday stars are also casted, Faye and Garret.
04:32 So I'm excited to be part of that.
04:34 Thank you so much, Anthony. Congratulations.
04:38 Thank you so much, Jimmy Anarcon of 3D Manila.
04:41 And we're also looking forward for your next musical stint for Rent.
04:46 Alright, next question is from Jeng Bautoc of Show Business.
04:51 Hi, Anthony. Congratulations in advance.
04:55 You've given the chance to switch with another local celebrities.
05:01 For whatever reason, with talent, looks, achievements, who would you pick?
05:07 Talent, looks, achievements.
05:11 I would like to pick Alden Richards from AIDS.
05:16 Alden is a multi-talented actor.
05:22 He sings as well.
05:25 And of course, he's Alden Richards.
05:28 And there are a lot of fans who support him.
05:32 And he's trusted by a lot of brands.
05:35 I want to be that person also who is trusted.
05:38 And he can deliver, wherever he's placed.
05:42 Whether it's acting, singing, performing on stage.
05:47 And your likability as an artist, Alden has all of that characteristics.
05:54 So if I were given, I would be given a chance to switch.
05:58 It's a win-win.
06:00 And we're both initials AR.
06:03 So it's okay.
06:04 Anthony Rosado and Alden Richards.
06:06 But I'm an initials.
06:08 Just saying.
06:09 You're considered as a jack of all trades.
06:13 You're doing a lot of things.
06:15 You're switching from TV to musicals to now concerts.
06:19 What keeps you going, Anthony?
06:22 What motivates you?
06:23 What do you want to achieve in the future?
06:26 Number one, my motivation.
06:28 Of course, those who have been supporting me until now.
06:35 I have fans since my Igbo days back in 2016.
06:40 They're still there.
06:41 They're the ones who motivate me.
06:43 Because I didn't have anyone back then.
06:45 I didn't have anyone to rely on at that time.
06:47 But until now, they're still there.
06:49 So I'm grateful for that.
06:51 My Anthony Rosado, United Beings.
06:53 But my number one motivation is my mom.
06:58 This is not new to those who know me.
07:07 But I'm a momless boy.
07:09 I only have my mom.
07:11 Papa is no longer with us.
07:12 So I give my mom my 100% in all aspects.
07:18 I take care of my mom.
07:20 I make her happy.
07:21 She's my number one.
07:25 And all of this that's happening to me is a result of her being generous, being supportive.
07:33 And I can recall when I was still young,
07:36 there's this one instance when I was young,
07:39 I was already trying to do VTR, auditioning for TV shows.
07:44 I was 8 years old.
07:46 So there was a time when I auditioned for a network when I was 8 years old.
07:54 And we were both male, so the travel was far.
07:57 So I don't know if our budget was enough for that day.
08:01 But we ate at a famous fast food chain.
08:07 And I remember she was the only one eating.
08:10 I was the only one eating.
08:12 Why was she the only one eating? I remember.
08:14 So it was her way to save money.
08:18 So I had a chance to audition.
08:22 And she didn't eat all day, just me.
08:25 That's how generous my mom is.
08:27 She deserves everything.
08:29 Whatever she asks of me, I will give.
08:34 And I'm so happy I was able to give her a big birthday celebration this December.
08:41 It was her 70th birthday.
08:43 So there hasn't been a celebration like that in our family.
08:47 So I gave her that.
08:49 We celebrated in a hotel.
08:51 And she was so happy.
08:53 For the rest of her life, I will make her happy.
08:55 So she's my number one motivation.
08:57 Thank you. Thank you, Anthony.
09:00 And good luck.
09:01 Thank you.
09:02 Thank you so much, Jake Pauto of Show Business.
09:06 Next, we will ask Paul Caniano from TikTok.
09:12 Hello, Anthony.
09:13 First, congratulations for your upcoming concert.
09:18 So my question for you is, what should we expect for your upcoming concert?
09:25 As you mentioned, you chose the hotel for your upcoming concert.
09:31 But what should we expect from your upcoming concert?
09:37 This upcoming concert is like a slump.
09:48 It's like a diary.
09:50 It's like a diary of my life.
09:52 So for me, people come to your concert because of two things.
10:02 Number one is, you support the artist because you like their talent.
10:12 You support them because they're good.
10:14 And also, you go to a concert because you support the person's success.
10:19 So you want to be a part of that.
10:21 So for me, they expect me to be with them throughout my journey.
10:28 My show business journey.
10:30 And I want them to feel the success that I have.
10:34 So I want them to be a part of that.
10:36 And that will be the storytelling of the whole show.
10:39 I started in the theater.
10:43 It's the experience and the journey that I want them to expect.
10:49 So I will be with them.
10:51 And at some parts, I will make them cry.
10:54 So I will continue because they are a part of the success of my concert.
10:59 I'm looking forward to that.
11:01 And I have one last question for you.
11:04 As I research for your past experiences, you've joined numerous singing competitions.
11:14 Like, you've done a lot.
11:17 From your past experiences, how did your past experiences shape you as a person today?
11:24 I always tell people that it's always not just luck for me.
11:33 Success in life also is because of the hard work.
11:38 So what I want to impart to people is that,
11:44 while you're alive, do not stop dreaming.
11:48 If you are able to fulfill one, if you're alive, you can still have a new dream.
11:53 Even if you lose, there's still always a chance for you to do another one.
11:58 And while you're alive, don't stop doing hard work.
12:03 And while you're alive, do things that make you happy.
12:06 And for me, happiness is being on the stage and touching people's lives.
12:13 What I can give to people when I perform, that's my happiness.
12:18 So that's what fueled me to not stop auditioning, to not stop joining contests.
12:26 And it's not just the applause for me.
12:32 It's not just the fame for me.
12:35 Also, of course, I like having a lot of fans, a lot of people who know me.
12:40 It's a part of life.
12:41 But the deeper meaning to me is to really touch people's lives and make them happy
12:48 and be that person that gives them hope.
12:53 I want to be that person in their life.
12:56 Thank you so much, Jose.
12:58 Inspiration to others.
12:59 Thank you, baby.
13:00 Okay, thank you so much, Pao Caniano from TikTok.
13:04 Again, before we move forward with our questions,
13:08 don't forget to use the official hashtag for our conference for today, #SwitchAnthonyRosado.
13:14 Our next questioner is Allan Sancon of StarMock.
13:19 Hi, Anthony.
13:21 Hi.
13:22 Nice to see you.
13:23 I thought we were just friends before.
13:25 And you're supportive of me.
13:27 Thank you.
13:29 And congratulations.
13:30 My first question to you is,
13:32 because the Switch is something, you have a big switch to musical stage play.
13:41 If you were to choose, where would you like to be known as a good stage musical actor or a good concert performer?
13:52 Well, Tina LaLay and I are both live.
14:00 So I want to know more about artists who can do both.
14:07 But, God, I am so in love with theater.
14:12 So I want to be known as a good theater actor also.
14:19 And I have yet to prove that because I'm just starting.
14:24 I have two names.
14:28 With the likes of Jien Mangdangan, who I've just met, who have done so many,
14:34 I want to be like him.
14:36 So I can see myself in him.
14:39 He's that person who would say, "Here, you can do this, I did this before."
14:46 So we have that relationship.
14:49 So, aside from my TV personality, I also want to excel in musical theater.
14:58 And even if God permits, I want to have an international project.
15:07 So that's one of the things that I want to do.
15:10 I want to be known as a musical theater actor.
15:15 My second question is, we've been following your journey in the music industry.
15:20 So, where were you more... I think this is your first major concert, right?
15:25 Yes, yes. The last one was with Mikey Gintos.
15:29 The two of us.
15:30 But this time you're solo.
15:32 Yes, solo.
15:33 So where were you more pressured when you were joining The Clash to win?
15:40 Or this time that this is your first major concert?
15:43 Where were you more pressured and nervous?
15:46 Yes, sir. The pressure and nervousness was intense in The Clash.
15:50 I can't forget it.
15:52 It's like my heart is being sucked in and I can't breathe.
15:58 That's the nervousness I feel every time I go on stage for just one song.
16:04 And now, because of the concert, I'm more excited.
16:10 I'm more at ease.
16:13 I know that I won't have a life to fight for because in The Clash, I'll fight for my whole life and my dreams.
16:20 And when I was competing in The Clash, I really thought that this is the last competition on my own.
16:29 So, that's what I feel.
16:32 I was more fighting for The Clash than now because I'm really excited.
16:37 Congratulations. You proved that you don't need to win to create your own way in the industry.
16:44 Thank you.
16:45 You created your own name as an actor.
16:47 Thank you.
16:48 Congratulations. Look forward to your concert.
16:50 Thank you.
16:51 Thank you.
16:52 It was delicious.
16:53 Alright. Thank you so much, Alan Sancon of Star-Mometer.
16:56 Next, we have Gordie Rula of Bell.
17:00 Hi, Anthony.
17:03 Hi, Tico.
17:04 You shared a story earlier about the switch in Caymencho.
17:11 You said that you might cry.
17:14 You dedicated it to your late brother.
17:19 I'm more switched to the drama show, your concert.
17:24 Right?
17:25 You'll cry.
17:26 We'll cry because in your story, we already cried.
17:31 But, first, what influenced you to write Caymencho?
17:37 Why did you say that you might be emotional if you sing it with him?
17:43 Tico Gordie, because going back, I don't know much about the theater world.
17:52 Who's the one who's looking, who's the one who's known, who's the one who's respected, who's the one who's idolized.
18:02 So, coming in, I saw this very regal, very elegant, prim and proper, beautiful, which is this Benchuyulo.
18:14 And I only knew that I watched him in Ang Muling El Bibo when he did Older Joy.
18:21 Because he's the Older Joy before.
18:23 So, that's how I met him.
18:25 So, when we started rehearsing, I saw how everyone respected Benchuyulo.
18:34 And he got my respect right away because he's really in command.
18:38 He was the artistic or associate director of Ang Muling El Bibo.
18:44 So, going back to meeting Galubi, I don't know much about the theater.
18:52 I don't have a background. I'm zero in all terms.
18:55 So, I always get scolded.
18:57 I get scolded by the boss.
19:00 I got super pressured.
19:02 I wake up with panic attacks.
19:06 I get nervous.
19:08 It's only been one hour since we started.
19:10 I'm going to the new court. We're going to rehearse.
19:13 I get so nervous.
19:15 Just to pacify me, to calm me down, I listen to motivational speeches on YouTube.
19:23 I listen to Bible verses.
19:26 Because I'm about to give up.
19:29 I'm really ashamed because they're all so good.
19:32 The ensembles are all good. When you teach them to dance, they pick up so fast.
19:37 So, I lost my confidence.
19:42 I was about to drown.
19:44 That's how I felt.
19:45 I even had alopecia.
19:47 I had it the first week.
19:49 But it's okay now.
19:51 I was defeated.
19:56 But not because I gave up.
20:01 I was still going to fight.
20:03 But I needed someone to tell me that I can do it.
20:08 You can do it.
20:10 I'm proud of you.
20:12 Ms. Wenjo.
20:13 So, what she did for me, I'll share this because it's not news to everyone.
20:20 She didn't have to do it.
20:24 But she worked hard for one hour every rehearsal.
20:27 So, we could do it one-on-one. She taught me everything I needed to learn in the theater.
20:32 And she doesn't do that.
20:35 Never does that for a theater actor.
20:38 She really does it.
20:40 She does it one hour before we start the rehearsals, every day.
20:45 Because we rehearse from 2 to 9 p.m.
20:49 So, I'll go in at 12 because we'll start at 1.
20:54 That's when she'll start the show.
20:57 If she's not there, I might not be able to do the opening show.
21:04 She's that helpful to me.
21:07 And when I need to hear, "You can do it, I'm just here."
21:14 That's her.
21:16 Every time I step on the stage, I look for her before I start.
21:25 I look for her hug, her assurance that I can do the show.
21:30 Because theater is really hard.
21:33 And the role that Young Hector gave me is really hard.
21:37 And I really don't know anything.
21:39 So, she's the person that I'll never forget for being my theater actor.
21:48 Ms. Mechou.
21:50 What is it that you'll never forget that she taught you?
21:53 What you brought as a theater actor, as a performer?
21:57 I'll never forget the time that...
22:02 She said, "As long as you're true to yourself,
22:09 and you're showing the truth to your character,
22:14 that you didn't do it, that it came from your heart,
22:18 the outcome of the scene you're doing will be good."
22:22 Because I thought that when you delivered and acted, it was okay.
22:29 For her, it wasn't. We didn't stop until she felt that my character was true.
22:36 That I'm Hector.
22:37 So, I'll never forget that.
22:39 You should always feel the truth because it will show.
22:43 Honestly, you saw for yourself that you improved a lot.
22:49 We saw you when you performed after the clash.
22:53 We were surprised when you sang the Eraserhead songs,
22:57 your style was different.
22:59 Nikki Wong said that your style is Christian-Baptist.
23:05 In your stories, Tessa said that she's from Manila Times.
23:10 She wants to meet Mrs. Rosado.
23:12 And you said, "Sacrifice me like mommy."
23:17 So, you admitted that you improved a lot with the help of Hector.
23:24 Your voice tone is different now.
23:28 I can express myself better.
23:33 I'm good with people.
23:38 I'm better with people.
23:40 I'm not like before, where I think of what to say and I feel shy.
23:46 I'm more comfortable.
23:48 And regarding the singing, the theater helped me a lot.
23:53 I'm now more...
23:56 How do you say this?
23:58 I'm more clean with my singing.
24:00 I have more technique.
24:02 And regarding the storytelling, I can feel the audience watching me.
24:09 And I went to the theater because the training is different.
24:12 That's why, Sir Adi Tagore, when we ran for Ang Huling El Bimbo,
24:18 I pushed my co-stars in GMA to watch Ang Huling El Bimbo.
24:24 Just to show them that there's a different world,
24:27 aside from TV, that you rehearse it, you learn it now,
24:31 you'll perform it tomorrow or later.
24:33 In the theater, you have to do it always.
24:36 And you have to find that magic that makes you excited to do it again.
24:40 And how you'll do it different from the performances you've done before.
24:44 Because, 60 shows, you'll burn out.
24:48 But you have to find that.
24:51 And I want to show them that this hard time you're going through,
24:57 because others are afraid to rehearse,
25:00 that in stories like this, "Straight" and everything,
25:03 the joy and relief is different.
25:08 When you're on the curtain call, and a lot of people are clapping,
25:14 and a lot of people are crying,
25:16 and a lot of messages from random people.
25:20 I've met so many new people in my life,
25:23 that I genuinely touched their lives.
25:27 They said, "We even went out of Davao just to see you perform."
25:32 I was a victim of this.
25:39 Sorry, rape. But he watched it.
25:43 At least that person relates.
25:45 Because my last MV is about that.
25:48 So, that's how it is.
25:49 And I want them to see that.
25:51 That the fulfillment is different when you're in the theater.
25:53 You'll grow as an artist.
25:55 So, that's it.
25:56 It's like I've changed.
25:57 So, I think that's also a reason
26:01 why a lot of my friends are in the theater.
26:05 They have their own strengths in their productions.
26:09 They're convinced.
26:10 Yes.
26:11 Last question.
26:12 Aside from your family,
26:14 of course, your family is there to support you,
26:17 who do you want to see in your concert,
26:21 sitting in the music museum, watching you?
26:25 Here in January 31.
26:28 There.
26:31 What I thought of right away is
26:34 the people I worked with in my last MV.
26:39 Not just my co-actors,
26:41 but Sir Dexter Santos, our director,
26:45 the producers of Full House.
26:50 They're a big part of my life.
26:55 And I can't forget them.
26:56 And I want them to see that
26:59 this show is an ode to my experience,
27:02 my first experience in theater.
27:04 And I think they will be very happy to see that.
27:07 Because some people in the theater
27:10 told me that, "I hope this won't be the last."
27:14 And some people are excited
27:17 that I'll be in love with theater.
27:21 And finally, this is happening.
27:23 And this is a big symbolism of my love for theater.
27:28 So I want them to be present in that concert.
27:31 Thank you. Good luck.
27:33 Thank you, Bob.
27:34 And thank you so much, Gordon Rula from PEP.
27:37 And thank you, Anthony, for opening up,
27:39 for sharing your experiences on theater,
27:41 especially on Ang Haling El Bimbo.
27:44 Very heartwarming and touching to hear
27:45 every single bit of that.
27:47 Alright. Next up is Ambet Nabos from Marites University.
27:52 Hi.
27:53 Hello, Anthony. I'm here.
27:55 Hello.
27:56 Hi, sir.
27:57 Additional question.
28:00 What did you really see in theater,
28:03 aside from your passion and love for it,
28:07 that this is what you want to achieve in your career?
28:10 What did you really see in theater?
28:13 Aside from the growth as an artist,
28:18 I felt at home in theater.
28:21 I was happy.
28:26 I was fulfilled.
28:29 Every time I was on stage,
28:31 especially in "Birth and Call,"
28:34 the relationship and family that you build within that group,
28:41 because they're with you every day,
28:44 that gave me a different joy.
28:47 It's really different if you're performing
28:52 and if you're doing work.
28:55 When you're with people who are happy to be with you,
28:58 who work, who support you.
29:01 Because in a theater production,
29:04 you can't be alone.
29:06 It doesn't work like that.
29:07 So you have to be a team.
29:09 You have to be a family.
29:11 You have to connect.
29:12 Even if you're not on stage,
29:15 you have to feel the support of the people on stage
29:19 and also with the production.
29:21 So I felt at home in theater.
29:24 In terms of discipline,
29:25 how do you make it work for your exposure on television?
29:29 Well, in TV,
29:33 you're always best put forward.
29:36 You should always do well.
29:38 It's not like you'll get far for me.
29:40 It's just that.
29:42 In theater, there's no take two.
29:47 You don't have a chance to redeem yourself
29:51 if you make a mistake.
29:53 So my focus here is 100% always.
29:57 I can't forget the first time we did a show
30:00 because it was a crazy first time.
30:03 I can't forget it.
30:04 I was thinking in my head,
30:07 "You won't make a mistake."
30:10 Because if you're just focused,
30:13 you'll forget.
30:14 I even turned off my phone one hour before the show
30:19 because I can't think of anything
30:22 except for the last album.
30:24 So it taught me to be really focused
30:28 and give my 100% best.
30:31 Because your last performance is what people will remember.
30:35 Correct.
30:36 Since this is your last concert,
30:38 you said it's like a journey of your life.
30:41 Will we be seeing you in different pegs?
30:45 For example, in terms of physical look,
30:48 the look of your hair,
30:50 how do you want to show yourself to the audience?
30:54 Okay, so there are two pegs.
30:57 One is my pop rocker look in theater.
31:00 And I think it will be
31:05 something to look forward to.
31:08 I partnered with a few designers.
31:11 Okay.
31:12 So, I have a few workshops.
31:15 You can say that.
31:16 I can say that this concert is like a little fashion show
31:20 because we'll be wearing
31:22 Ryan Criss,
31:24 Ulysses King,
31:27 who else?
31:30 Jovan de la Cruz,
31:32 and Francis Lipira.
31:34 Is this your first time doing this?
31:38 It's my first time doing a lot of things
31:40 because in my last concert,
31:41 I just had one designer,
31:44 which is Sir Francis Lipira.
31:46 But this time, it's different.
31:48 Are you comfortable with this?
31:50 I'm comfortable with it.
31:52 And this is a collaboration
31:54 because I went personally to their shop
31:56 and we collaborated on the design.
31:59 And it's included in the...
32:01 This musical is different, so it's included in the theme.
32:04 It won't be a costuming outfit,
32:08 but it's relevant and related to the songs.
32:13 Okay.
32:14 My last question is,
32:15 how are you going to invite non-musical patrons
32:19 or people who watch the concerts
32:22 to watch you in this concert, in the speech?
32:26 I know that
32:30 your support is there for me.
32:32 So, just to make sure that they enjoy the show,
32:37 and I want them...
32:39 Because my goal is to make them fall in love with the theater.
32:45 This concert, I will be performing Broadway hits,
32:50 but the songs that you already know.
32:54 So, you won't get tired of this concert
32:57 because you will be able to relate.
32:59 I will be singing popular Broadway hits.
33:03 And this is a part of my life story,
33:07 so you will be able to relate.
33:09 Okay, thank you and good luck.
33:11 Congratulations.
33:12 Thank you.
33:13 Thank you so much.
33:14 Thank you so much, Amet Nabus from Marites University.
33:17 Last but not the least,
33:19 we have Tessa Arreola from Manila Times
33:22 asking their question.
33:24 Hi.
33:26 Hi.
33:27 It's very interesting to hear your story.
33:30 I think it's great that you have a mother-in-law
33:34 that you're talking about to Metro Location.
33:37 Definitely, the Dian of Philippine Theater.
33:40 She's a different class that you receive one-on-one with her.
33:44 She is your mother in theater,
33:46 and you're talking about your mom also as your anchor.
33:49 In Switch, is there a special part or portion,
33:53 being a mama's boy, as you said,
33:55 that you're dedicating to mothers?
33:58 Okay, so that's a good question.
34:02 I've had my mom come up on stage a couple of times already
34:07 in my previous shows.
34:09 So this time, there's no special number for my mom,
34:13 but I can also relate to one performance with Miss Bench
34:19 that I'm going to perform.
34:21 It will talk about you changing for a better person,
34:28 for you being a good person.
34:32 And that is what my mom did to me.
34:37 I'm a better person because of her, and also Miss Bench.
34:41 So, yeah, that performance is for them.
34:44 That's good to hear.
34:45 And it's so interesting also that you said you're Roger in Rant.
34:50 I mean, that's huge.
34:52 Whose production again is this?
34:54 This is going to be under Nine Words Theatrical.
34:57 Yes, Nine.
34:58 Because maybe you were alive then,
35:00 but Atlantis had a music museum actually
35:05 where Atlantis put up Rant for the first time.
35:09 It was a huge and successful production,
35:12 and a very, very difficult one.
35:14 So if you pull it off, it's very, very impressed, right?
35:18 Apart from that, obviously, you're still very much under GMA.
35:23 It's where you started, and they're your management.
35:25 But clearly, theater, first of all,
35:29 how does it play with their plans and their scene?
35:33 Obviously, GMA is a TV network, first and foremost.
35:37 How does your passion for theater come together?
35:41 And then, of course, their plans for you as a television producer.
35:47 Well, okay.
35:48 GMA has been super supportive,
35:52 especially last year when I did Ang Huling and Bing Bo.
35:55 They were all out, promotion, et cetera.
35:59 And actually, after my debuts, Ang Huling and Bing Bo,
36:05 I got more exposures on TV.
36:09 There's all-out Sundays.
36:12 And I think also because of what I did last year,
36:17 I also inspired other Kapuso stars
36:21 to be a part of a musical theater production in the Philippines.
36:25 So there's Garrett Baldwin, and there's Tia Asty,
36:28 who will also be joining me in Serente.
36:32 So regarding the plans,
36:34 I think they will be coming up with more plans
36:42 that will expose us in the musical theater.
36:45 And what else?
36:47 I think more songs coming up after this
36:51 because being exposed in the theater world,
36:55 that means more people will support us.
37:00 So I think whatever plans we have,
37:06 I mean, what we want to do with our career,
37:08 they will be supporting us.
37:11 So our focus is with Rent
37:14 because three stars from GMA will be doing it.
37:21 So their support is all-out.
37:24 And next shows that premieres by the name Serente?
37:27 Rent will be running on April.
37:31 And we will start our rehearsals next month.
37:35 Okay, well maybe by then, after the run of Rent,
37:38 GMA will have an idea to have a musical.
37:42 That's a good idea.
37:44 I actually have been seeing ideas on Twitter
37:49 that fans have been making.
37:51 Something like stars without names revival.
37:56 I've seen it.
37:58 I think this will be the start of GMA's idea
38:07 to do a show like that.
38:10 Good luck on your concert.
38:12 And keep listening to your mothers.
38:15 You'll be very successful.
38:17 Thank you.
38:18 And shout-out to the mothers.
38:20 Good boy, Janna.
38:22 Alright, thank you so much.