Artista, Dancer, Technopreneur, Furparent, ano pa ba ang hindi nagagawa ng ating surprise guest ngayong episode na si Yassi Pressman?
Kahit napaka busy, how does she take care of herself? Isang masayang kuwentuhan with Yassi Pressman, pakinggan dito lang sa Surpise Guest with Pia Arcangel!
Kahit napaka busy, how does she take care of herself? Isang masayang kuwentuhan with Yassi Pressman, pakinggan dito lang sa Surpise Guest with Pia Arcangel!
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00:00 [music]
00:02 Surprise! And welcome to a new episode of Surprise Guest with Pia Arcangel
00:07 where every episode is nothing that you would expect
00:10 because we don't know who we'll be with.
00:14 Every day, every episode, we'll guess at the same time
00:17 who we'll be watching as a special guest.
00:20 Just like for today, join me as I try and guess who our guest will be.
00:24 We have received a set of clues.
00:26 Here, our clues have entered.
00:29 First clue, he is a young artist who is good at dancing.
00:35 Ooh, nice! Dancer.
00:37 He is also a technopreneur behind different online platforms
00:42 for influencers, for gamers, and also for mental health.
00:47 Oh, so that means he also helps other influencers with their platforms.
00:53 He also has a first-ever off-leash dog park in the Philippines.
01:00 Ooh, off-leash dog park meaning you can let your dogs run around without a leash.
01:06 And she's now part of a Filipino-Korean collaboration film.
01:12 Okay, Filipino-Korean collaboration film.
01:15 I don't think I've seen this film.
01:18 Is this film being produced, being shot as of now?
01:22 Also part of the hottest action series of GMA, "Ang Black Rider,"
01:29 which is currently showing on GMA Prime.
01:33 Oh my! Surprise guest.
01:35 Well, let's see. Who are the female stars of "Ang Black Rider?"
01:39 Of course, this is Ruru starring Ruru, but his co-star is Yassie.
01:45 So, is our surprise guest Miss Yassie Pressman?
01:49 Is that you, Yassie?
01:51 Yassie, hi! Hello, how are you?
01:54 Hi!
01:55 Hi!
01:56 Oh my, we have so much to talk about today, Yassie.
02:00 We can learn so much about you from the set of clues.
02:05 But, okay, so let's just get the ball rolling.
02:09 You said you're in taping right now, and that's of course taping for "Black Rider."
02:13 Yes.
02:14 So, Yassie, how is it? How's the taping? How's it working with Ruru?
02:18 And with everybody in the cast of "Black Rider?"
02:21 It's really, really fun.
02:23 We've been working together for about five or six months now.
02:27 We also have a family.
02:29 I play Vanessa, and Vane, we used to work as a docker and a driver.
02:35 But we just needed to do that because our father was sick.
02:40 We really couldn't get any money for maintenance or for his help.
02:46 But of course, Vane's life changed because she met Elias, Ruru, and Ruru's family,
02:55 Riu's mom, and so on.
02:57 Now, the two siblings are working properly.
03:01 They have a proper job, they have income, and now what's coming out is that Vanessa needs to join a beauty pageant.
03:13 So that when she wins, she can get 30,000 pesos and use that for her partner's maintenance.
03:21 Wow, the story is really fast-paced, right? Very interesting and very fast-paced also.
03:27 I remember we interviewed Mateo when you started taping.
03:32 You have a location, right?
03:34 Were you there when you needed to go to the location?
03:38 I'm here now.
03:39 Actually, we're here in Malacon.
03:42 Elias' house is located in a stilt house because they haven't been able to go down since the early 2000s.
03:55 But people are used to it now, so they can enter their house.
04:00 There are a lot of boats.
04:03 That's how other houses became popular here.
04:08 They are the ones who carry the goods.
04:12 We ride the boats to reach Elias' house.
04:17 So you're used to it now because you've been shooting for 6 months.
04:21 Yes, I'm used to it.
04:23 It's really fun here.
04:25 Especially when you're serious, right?
04:27 Especially when you've been working for a long time.
04:30 It's like you're becoming a second home.
04:33 Because you're with each other almost every day.
04:35 Is this your first time with Ruru?
04:38 Yes, it's our first time working together.
04:42 But last year, we were already working together in a movie, "Videocity".
04:47 That's right!
04:48 But before that, we've known each other since I was 15 or 16 years old.
04:56 But we haven't worked together yet.
04:59 We've been working together for a long time.
05:01 We've worked together before in a dormitory but we have smaller roles.
05:06 So this is very different and very exciting.
05:10 But we've mentioned earlier that Black Rider is a very fast-paced and action-packed movie.
05:16 I mean, it's just the title, right?
05:18 Do you have difficulty doing all the action scenes?
05:22 Or did you have to do extra preparation for all this?
05:25 Bane is a very rebellious person.
05:31 So when someone does something bad to her or her family,
05:36 she'll just go straight for it.
05:39 There's not much technical action.
05:43 I can hear the director.
05:44 Yes, I can hear the action.
05:46 Is Ruru the one who's in the wrong now?
05:48 They're like that.
05:50 Now, I can see all the action scenes that Elias is doing.
05:56 All of our contributors are doing it.
05:59 But do you have your own stunts?
06:01 She's more of a quiet person.
06:04 She's more of a rebellious person.
06:06 But I let her behave when it comes to me.
06:10 I tell her to calm down and relax.
06:13 I don't have anything that's too much.
06:16 Between your character, Bane, and you in real life,
06:20 you said that she's really protecting her family.
06:22 She'll do anything for her family.
06:24 Would you say that this is the greatest similarity between you and your character?
06:28 I think so.
06:29 Especially when it comes to love for the father.
06:32 Because last December, there was a fire.
06:35 Their house was on fire.
06:37 And inside, there was Bane's father.
06:40 His father, Hernan.
06:42 And that's where I really relate to him.
06:44 And of course, my father too for a very long time.
06:47 I know that he was sick for a long time.
06:51 But more than anything, that's what really inspires me to work all the time.
06:57 And to work hard and to provide.
07:00 And that's what I see in similarities with my character.
07:03 How many years in total, Yassie, have you been in the industry?
07:07 From dancing?
07:09 Since I was 14.
07:11 So, 14 years.
07:13 Wow, 14 years.
07:15 But my acting, I was 17.
07:17 So, almost 10.
07:18 Ah, okay.
07:19 But when you first started, when you were 14 years old,
07:22 did you start in the industry out of a desire to help in the family?
07:26 Or you really just wanted to start dancing already at a very early age?
07:30 We started doing commercials when I was 6 years old.
07:34 So, that's when my father, Hans, got old.
07:38 He was around 7.
07:41 He was also retired.
07:43 So, I really needed to be a breadwinner at that time.
07:47 So, since 6 years old, we were doing commercials.
07:50 And that has always been another necessity.
07:55 But we were very lucky that we really wanted to do it in a way to provide.
08:03 So, it never felt like work for you?
08:06 Especially younger.
08:07 Not really.
08:08 Because, of course, you feel like you're just playing.
08:11 And I think for us, we were more of a bonding with our father.
08:14 From school, then we would go to auditions.
08:18 We would follow each other.
08:20 We would go to the catty.
08:22 So, that's one hour we would play in the car.
08:26 We would play card games.
08:28 At that time, there were no UAs yet.
08:30 So, I enjoyed it.
08:31 I was the one who would look at the map.
08:33 You know that?
08:34 It's like you're exploring.
08:37 That's amazing.
08:39 And it was just one hour that Auntie Polo would play the catty.
08:42 If I'm lucky, I can still do it.
08:45 Okay, you can still do it.
08:47 Did you have a difficult time trying to balance school, doing your auditions, doing your commercials?
08:54 Yes.
08:55 It was also difficult, Auntie P.
08:57 There would be a lot of times that, for example, when I was in dance rehearsal before,
09:02 I would bring my books with me.
09:05 I would do my homework, my assignments,
09:08 especially when I had an exam, I had to focus on both.
09:14 Because that's also the thing that I don't want to happen.
09:19 Even though I have a lot of things to do, a lot of things I want to do,
09:22 I really still want to be able to give my 100%,
09:27 or if I can't, at least 90%.
09:29 But I don't want to reach 50-50 in both because I can't do it
09:35 because you're already making the effort to be there, to be present.
09:39 So it takes a lot of time, balance, and focus, and sacrifice.
09:45 So yeah, that was very hard.
09:48 So did you eventually have to do homeschool or you were able to just keep going to school every day?
09:54 I graduated high school at around 14 years old.
09:59 So I'm already 15 full-time.
10:02 Wow, 14 years old, you graduated high school.
10:05 Wow, that's amazing.
10:08 And after that, you're already full-time.
10:10 Aside from your acting, there are so many other things that keep you busy.
10:15 You're also doing a film, we mentioned earlier in one of the clues,
10:18 that you're part of a Filipino-Korean film.
10:21 Can you tell us about that?
10:22 It's very, very new. I had to be super, super excited.
10:26 It's the first Philippine and South Korean collab.
10:30 It's under Ovation Productions, Data Films, of course, and also Parallax.
10:35 We're working with some of the Korean stars, like Simas Grace Park,
10:40 Jewel in the Palace, Sina Bokyun from Infinite,
10:45 and many other Korean stars,
10:49 like director Kim Nam-Hee, director John.
10:52 And we're very, very excited because it's also super action-packed.
10:57 So they're very, very strict with what they can say.
11:01 So that's it. It's called The Guardian,
11:04 and it's going to be released worldwide very next.
11:07 And actually, I auditioned for that role.
11:11 I was so nervous, I said, "I haven't auditioned for a long time."
11:15 It's a nice experience. Very hard because of the language barrier.
11:21 But if our translator is there, it's easier.
11:26 But of course, because they have a lot of translators, I always go around.
11:30 So sometimes, we don't have a translator. We just do hand signals.
11:34 Okay. Will you have to learn some Korean lines also for the film?
11:39 No, not really.
11:41 My role is Sandara.
11:45 She's a very strict person.
11:48 And the story revolves around the love of a family,
11:52 a mother and son who have a really, really strong relationship together.
11:59 And the action sequences also revolve around that.
12:04 Oh, okay. But are you a fan of K-drama?
12:08 Now, actually, I watch more K-dramas.
12:13 Because usually, I watch the music videos.
12:16 They're really good.
12:18 And the artists. I've only watched a few before.
12:22 Like, Gong Da Ka Cha Cha, Flatty Arnie.
12:25 We're both like that.
12:27 Because it was super cute, right?
12:30 Super cute.
12:32 So, what kind of preparations do you have to do for this Filipino-South Korean collaboration?
12:38 It's the same as usual.
12:40 Studying the character, familiarizing with the people that I'm working with.
12:46 Because the relationships of the characters, I think it's important.
12:52 And that's what I like about the Koreans.
12:55 When we get there, it's like, "Oh, you're my best friend."
12:59 "You're this, you're that."
13:02 We try to sit together and bond.
13:05 So that when we get to the set, we have an established relationship.
13:11 But you, will you be shooting abroad?
13:14 The whole film will be shot here at the beach.
13:16 Ah, okay.
13:17 Yes. But everything, all the post-cuts, sound, and editing will all be done in Korea.
13:25 That's great. And I'm sure when the promo comes, you'll go there.
13:28 Yes, I'll go there.
13:29 So for international release, I'm really excited.
13:33 Yes, very, very exciting. Very, very blessed.
13:36 Very, very overwhelmed, actually.
13:39 Because a lot is happening.
13:41 This is the start of the year.
13:43 I'm very, very grateful.
13:45 Yes, lots to look forward to.
13:48 And then you have your other business ventures, like helping influencers with their digital platforms.
13:53 Yes, Miss Mia. We do have a platform right now called Creative Culture.
13:58 So we help brands and influencers connect.
14:02 So that we can give opportunities for influencers to grow.
14:07 And also hopefully help strategize and conceptualize also for campaigns for brands.
14:13 Oh, that's so cool. This is so interesting.
14:15 You also have an off-leash dog park.
14:18 What does that mean?
14:19 So you have a dog park where the dogs can just run free.
14:22 Yes, so it started in 2020 when we had our dog leash company, dog accessories, pet accessories.
14:29 It's called Presidential Paws.
14:31 It's with me, my sister, and my friends.
14:34 And then after that, we opened three off-leash dog parks.
14:39 Two in BGC and one in Makati.
14:42 Wow!
14:43 Dogs at the park.
14:44 Does this mean that you also have your own dogs at home?
14:48 Yes, Miss Mia, I do.
14:50 Actually, I usually bring one of our dogs, Diany.
14:55 But it's raining, so I didn't bring her.
14:58 But I do have six doggies.
15:02 Wow!
15:03 One giant poodle, one dachshund, four American Bullies.
15:07 That's a lot. It's like a zoo.
15:09 Oh, wait. Are your four American Bullies going to have a baby?
15:13 No, no.
15:14 They have different colors.
15:17 Because of the pandemic, we were a bit sad because we lost our daddy.
15:23 But we said, "Let's fill the house with so much love."
15:27 We got it from all of the puppies.
15:29 And they grew up together.
15:32 They became like siblings.
15:34 So, were you fond of pets when you were a kid?
15:39 Yes, actually.
15:41 So, you grew up with a lot of pets in the house?
15:44 Yes.
15:45 For me, the dogs really give me so much joy.
15:49 Even when I'm tired, I see them all when I get home.
15:53 They ask me, "How are you?"
15:56 I feel like my tiredness is gone.
15:58 They really give me so much love.
16:01 So, you're a certified fur mom.
16:04 Yes.
16:05 A fur parent.
16:06 On weekends, we always have features on fur parents, their fur babies.
16:13 We call them "usapang pets."
16:15 They always show us their dogs.
16:17 What are the tricks of a dog or cat?
16:19 Do you have fur babies?
16:21 Do they do special things at home?
16:23 Did you teach them any tricks?
16:25 I just do a roll over.
16:28 Roll over, sit, stay, run.
16:33 I do that.
16:35 I don't force them.
16:37 If they want to dance, they can dance.
16:39 If they want to roll over, they can roll over.
16:42 Okay, you let them be.
16:44 That's so cute.
16:47 Is that why you got the idea of having an off-leash dog park?
16:52 So that even the dogs at home have a place to go?
16:56 Yes.
16:57 I think during the pandemic, a lot of people had a hard time taking their dogs out and using the dogs' energy.
17:05 So, when the dogs are resting, especially those living in the condo,
17:09 that's why we have a location in PGC and Makati with a height story.
17:14 Because sometimes the dogs bite on the carpets or chew on the shoes.
17:22 It's because they can't use their energy.
17:25 It's nice that we got inspired from other countries that always have dog parks
17:31 where the owners would go and they would sit down.
17:34 It's normal for their culture to just read a book there or have a coffee there or meet up with friends.
17:41 The dogs would all just play.
17:43 That's the concept of the dog park.
17:47 Didn't you have a hard time finding a location?
17:50 Because it's hard to find a big open space.
17:54 Yes.
17:55 We were very lucky to be able to partner up with PGC and Makati.
18:00 They found a nice spot for us and we just provided them with the staff.
18:05 And then, some places for the dogs to play around, like some courses.
18:11 It's very simple.
18:12 Super simple, fenced area for the dogs to play.
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18:55 Where did you get your business savvy?
19:00 Maybe ever since I was younger.
19:06 When I was in high school, I went to Thailand one time, to Bangkok.
19:11 I bought some clothes.
19:13 I bought them and I sold them for 100 pesos.
19:17 I think I've always had it in me to keep myself busy.
19:22 I guess, to be into business.
19:24 You know, that's my dream.
19:25 To become a traveler, you'll buy from other countries and when you get here, you'll just sell.
19:29 That's a Chinese style.
19:32 Yes, I really like that.
19:35 So, you sold all the clothes you bought that time?
19:39 Yes, I sold them all.
19:42 That's amazing. But it's hard to deny that you're selling such beautiful things.
19:47 I know, right?
19:48 So, until now, you're very involved in all your businesses.
19:55 Do you really stick to every venture that you're in?
19:59 Yes, since we set everything up in the pandemic, we've been able to have really amazing staff.
20:08 People who are part of the company to get everything rolling and get things working.
20:15 Even with Wave D, our oral hygiene company, where we do toothbrushes, speakers, and toothpaste.
20:22 You can check it all out. I hope you guys love and support it.
20:26 They make people smile.
20:27 From little pieces of me that I love, making people smile for the pets,
20:34 because it's a little piece of my heart. And for mental health, of course, it's very, very important.
20:40 It really affected so many people in the pandemic.
20:44 I feel like it's my way of giving back to everyone.
20:48 Blessings and years and all the experience.
20:53 And my platform, where we're already here to teach a lot of people, what can I do to give back?
21:02 Those are just little pieces of me.
21:04 So now that we're back at work, they can really do it.
21:09 I just come in once a month.
21:13 So all these projects were born during the pandemic?
21:18 Yes, except Wave D. Wave D has been around for around the last six years already.
21:24 Wave D is the?
21:26 It's our oral hygiene company.
21:28 Ah, okay. You have a lot of businesses.
21:31 Wow!
21:33 Do you have a particular favorite?
21:37 Which one is your passion project or your pet project?
21:43 I think the most important one, of course, is the one for mental health.
21:49 Since 2021, we've been able to help a lot, over thousands of employees for big companies.
21:57 So we provide them with online sessions so they can help in case they're going through a rough time.
22:05 So I think that's the most impactful for the community and for the Philippines.
22:11 Actually, it's not really very common here in the country to have something like MindYou,
22:18 where companies actually provide this service.
22:21 So would you say that you're able to help grow awareness in the country through MindYou?
22:30 We hope so. We hope so.
22:31 I think that was one of the biggest struggles that we had starting out, is to really end the stigma.
22:37 And until now, we continue to say that.
22:40 And we also kind of show numbers, even if it's difficult to see.
22:46 Because just to be serious for a bit, the suicide rates of the country went up really, really high,
22:52 especially in 2020, 2021.
22:54 And it's very, very alarming.
22:56 Most of it is from the youth.
22:58 So it's very difficult growing up now with this age of social media and the pressure around seeing everybody else's lives.
23:07 And sometimes if you kind of focus on everybody else, you kind of make your life smaller.
23:13 When there's so much beauty in your life, there's so much light in your life.
23:17 And sometimes we need to shut off everything else to kind of appreciate this special life that we have.
23:24 And that kind of takes awareness.
23:27 And people need reminders too, because it's so normal for us to continuously feed off of what social media is giving us
23:36 and all of the externals of life.
23:40 So we hope that we continue to raise awareness about it.
23:44 And check up on your friends.
23:47 Call a friend.
23:48 To anyone listening right now, check up on the people that you love.
23:50 Tell them that you love them and they are here.
23:53 They are valued.
23:54 So little things.
23:56 Ikaw, Bayasi, did you personally have or face any particular difficulties during the pandemic?
24:03 Yes, at UP. Super!
24:05 We lost our father during that time.
24:08 And it was also the beginning of something that nobody could really understand at that time.
24:14 And we were all really lazy.
24:17 We were all very, very lost.
24:19 And it's hard because a lot of people lost their people.
24:22 But for me, that was my rock.
24:25 That was my everything.
24:26 And it was kind of taken away from me.
24:29 So I was completely lost.
24:32 But at the same time, I still had the blessing of having work.
24:37 And for me, I know that my dad would have been proud if I continued.
24:42 So there was that struggle of anybody that goes through grief or loss,
24:46 really have, like, you don't want to do anything, you're just doing nothing with everything.
24:51 But slowly, you pick yourself up again.
24:54 And you try to see that there's more to life.
24:58 So that was very, very, very rough.
25:01 But it's great to see that you're back on your feet and trying to help others as part of the process.
25:09 Because not a lot of people are able to do that in maybe a short span of time.
25:15 It takes a while.
25:17 And sometimes, of course, when you focus on yourself, you forget to try and channel help towards others.
25:24 So it's great to see that you're able to do that for other people.
25:27 Thank you, Anthe.
25:29 It's overwhelming sometimes, actually.
25:32 Very, very overwhelming.
25:33 But I'm very happy.
25:36 I'm very blessed.
25:37 And it keeps me busy.
25:39 And for my mental state, I think it's important that I stay busy.
25:44 Busy is good.
25:46 There's a good kind of busy.
25:48 There's an overwhelming kind of busy.
25:50 But if you strike the right balance, you'll be perfectly okay.
25:54 Perfectly okay is tough.
25:55 But at least okay.
25:57 At least okay.
25:58 It's a bit hard to say perfectly okay.
26:01 So our goal is okay.
26:04 The good okay.
26:05 Anthe, how are you doing today?
26:07 Thank you for asking.
26:08 You know what?
26:09 You asking me is actually kind of refreshing because normally, we ask people, "How are you?"
26:14 But just as a greeting and not in the middle of the conversation to really check how a person is doing.
26:20 So thanks for asking.
26:21 Are you doing okay today, Yassie?
26:25 I'm okay, Ate.
26:28 I'm excited to be back on the set today.
26:31 But you, I'm still here.
26:33 I'm okay.
26:35 Thanks for asking.
26:36 I'm happy because I can hear behind you in the background.
26:41 I can imagine what's going on.
26:44 And I can also hear that there are pets also there.
26:47 That's not your dog with you, or is it?
26:49 No, not today.
26:51 My dog is Ash, a little brown dachshund.
26:55 Ah, okay.
26:56 Because I can feel the good vibes coming off of your screen.
27:01 Because it's like your vibe is so happy.
27:05 Because sometimes you can tell if it's a heavy scene.
27:09 Everything on set is heavy.
27:11 But for you, even if it sounds like someone is fighting in the back,
27:14 it's like you're happy inside the tent.
27:16 I'm used to it.
27:18 We're laughing and thinking, "Oh, they're fighting."
27:21 And right after the cut, they're already fighting.
27:24 Yes, of course.
27:26 That fast?
27:28 Well, Yassie, I know it's a busy day for you.
27:33 So thanks for taking time out to be with us.
27:35 We won't keep you too long because we know you'll be called back on set in a bit.
27:40 But before we let you go, because we have a little time,
27:43 we prepared a short game.
27:44 There's a short game here.
27:46 Let me just go through the mechanics.
27:48 I'll read it.
27:50 Because Yassie is a risk taker, she'll be part of these challenges.
27:54 Okay.
27:55 What you'll say is—we won't make you do the actual challenge.
27:58 Okay?
27:59 But you'll just say if you'll do it or not.
28:02 So if you'll do it, I'll say, "Yes, girl!"
28:05 But if you won't do it, "Pass, girl!"
28:09 I'll try.
28:10 Okay.
28:11 Alright.
28:12 Eating exotic food.
28:14 Yes, girl!
28:16 You can do it!
28:17 Quick answer.
28:18 You'll do a role.
28:20 Yes, girl.
28:23 But the curls, it's a waste of curls, girl.
28:26 It's hard.
28:27 But if it's worth it or like an impactful role,
28:31 I can imagine—I can think of it quickly.
28:33 I can think of the role right away.
28:35 Yeah, for sure.
28:37 Especially if it's for, say, like for "Ganser" or something.
28:41 That's very impactful.
28:44 Okay.
28:45 But have you ever had to do anything similar in the past?
28:48 No, right?
28:49 Not that extreme.
28:51 Okay.
28:52 Just a haircut?
28:53 Yes, up to here.
28:55 Just like that.
28:56 Ah, okay.
28:57 Short, too.
28:58 Not as short as yours, actually.
29:00 Yes, a little longer.
29:01 A little longer.
29:02 You know, I was looking at your curls earlier.
29:05 Your curls are so beautiful.
29:07 Thank you.
29:08 When you wake up, it's already like that.
29:10 Yes.
29:11 It's beautiful.
29:12 I'm so happy.
29:14 Okay, next.
29:15 Are you excited to do extravagant things for love?
29:20 Yes.
29:21 Yes, girl.
29:22 I'm still the same.
29:23 Yes.
29:24 You wouldn't be ashamed to do grand gestures in public?
29:29 No.
29:30 Nice.
29:32 I was super-lover.
29:33 Wow.
29:34 Have you ever done anything like that?
29:36 Grand gesture in public?
29:38 In my own way.
29:39 Ah, okay.
29:40 Okay.
29:41 So, you wouldn't be ashamed to do that for your loved one.
29:45 No.
29:46 How about this?
29:48 Drop everything to help a friend or a loved one?
29:51 Yes, girl.
29:52 You wouldn't pass that, right?
29:55 Of course.
29:56 How about blindly saying yes to an opportunity?
29:59 If it's with the people that I trust, yes.
30:03 Yes.
30:04 I think things like that are really exciting for me.
30:08 As long as I know that I won't be left behind, I'm excited to do things like that.
30:13 For example, "Just close your eyes, meet me here.
30:17 We're gonna do something that you don't need to know."
30:20 I like that.
30:21 I'm surprised.
30:23 It's like a show-and-tell.
30:25 Yes.
30:28 Exactly.
30:29 Expect the unexpected.
30:31 Yes.
30:32 How about this?
30:34 If you're confident in this, say yes.
30:38 Travel alone to somewhere you've never been?
30:40 I've done that.
30:41 Where did you go?
30:42 For the first time, I went to El Nido.
30:45 I was so lonely at that time.
30:49 I traveled there alone just to explore and to think.
30:55 I think the country is so beautiful.
30:58 We don't need to go to other countries.
31:01 But your question is about other countries, right?
31:03 No, just travel alone anywhere.
31:05 Yes.
31:06 How long were you in El Nido?
31:08 It was quick.
31:09 I was there for 3 days.
31:11 Just enough to recharge.
31:13 Yes, a quick getaway.
31:15 Nice.
31:16 I've never done that.
31:17 Travel alone.
31:18 A vacation.
31:19 For work, yes.
31:20 But vacation?
31:21 It's liberating.
31:23 You're just learning everything on your own.
31:27 Every step of the way.
31:28 I like to be with other people at that time.
31:33 Even if I'm independent.
31:35 I'm independent in a providing way.
31:38 But I want someone that's physically there all the time.
31:41 So being completely alone was a challenge for me.
31:45 But it was really nice because you become your own frog.
31:49 That's so cool.
31:52 I was going to say, you were alone for 3 days.
31:55 Is that right?
31:56 My tour guides are like that.
31:58 Full of hotel.
32:00 That's it.
32:02 That's so cool.
32:03 I'm sure everyone wants to talk to you.
32:06 This is the last one.
32:10 Go back in time and change something.
32:13 If I could only go back in time, I would.
32:16 But to change anything, I wouldn't.
32:18 Because I believe that everything happens for a reason.
32:24 I also believe in the butterfly effect really hard.
32:27 There's this book, "Mitch Album",
32:29 "The 5 People You Meet in Heaven"
32:31 that explains even the smallest drop of this leaf here.
32:36 If it stops here, a car would pass by.
32:39 You'd get hit.
32:40 You know, just the butterfly effect.
32:44 Everything affects everything in the future.
32:47 Maybe even if I don't understand something right now,
32:51 in the future, I'd say, "Ah, okay. That's why."
32:55 So beautifully said.
32:57 Thank you so much, Yessie.
33:00 Thank you for taking time out to be with us.
33:03 I'm sure all your supporters, all your fans,
33:06 they want to know what is keeping you busy.
33:09 They see this, of course, on your social media.
33:11 But perhaps you'd like to invite them to continue watching "Black Rider"
33:15 because "Black Rider" is so intense.
33:19 Yes, super.
33:21 Thank you so much to all the viewers of "Black Rider".
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33:31 There are more and more characters.
33:34 And the characters you love are still there,
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33:45 So thank you so much for watching "Black Rider".
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33:51 And of course, I hope you look forward to our updates on our shooting with the Guardian
33:56 with the Koreans on this very, very special collaboration
34:00 between South Korea and the Philippines.
34:03 So thank you.
34:04 Thanks for joining us and surprising us today.
34:07 And we wish you all the best.
34:10 We look forward to your upcoming film.
34:14 We're really looking forward to it.
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34:20 Thank you. Bye, Happy Bee.
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