Have you ever been in hesitation on something that comes your way? Either opportunites or something that will let you choose in between. Never doubt your instincts and never regret on your choices, One thing's "for sho" (for sure) everything happens for a reason. I would like to share this experience that would probably have a great effect in my life after I accepted it. ANOTHER CHANCE As I signed the contract from VIVA Modeling Agency on the later part of 2016, they've given me a chance to undergo an acting workshop, because their models are also turning into actors. I think it's also a great way as an artist to level up yourself, but because of my busy schedule with my work and review, I decided not to go at first.
Near the end of August 2017 VIVA came back with its offering, but still, I'm kind-off hesitant to accept it because of my Review for the board exams. Neither would I know this workshop would build connections, opportunities, and will build up my confidence. As far as my relatives and friends would know, I am a shy-type person, so whenever they requested me for something like talents or stuff they needed to push me harder for so many times before I give up and perform. But this workshop pushed me to the limits and get me out of the box! It made me confident and feels like I can do everything they asked me to do, maybe because of the intense training given to us by VIVA acting workshop. I know that it's only basic acting, but it's better than I expected.
THE CHOICE Days before the workshop I am still kind-off hesitant to go, even hours before the workshop proper! Maybe because of intimidation I think? Because I know that a lot of them are famous personalities, yet, I took at it as a challenge and as an opportunity, because not all artists are given a chance for something like this.
It has really been a great pleasure to have been chosen to undergo on this once in a lifetime opportunity. In which it would make me develop my own personality, and will be treasured in my life. And yes, their tagline
"Home of the stars" will motivate you that you are and will be one of them. I met these really awesome peeps and they're the coolest 'kids' one could ever meet. Everyone has their own edges, some have their families known as royalties in showbiz, there are also pageant competitors, others are famous social media influencers, singer turned actors and there are rising stars, and ordinary people just like me (joke!), who needs to prove their name in this industry for now. And I am proud to say that we are under the really good supervision of Direk Jonathan Orano.
We named ourselves as #VIVABabies ( Marah Munoz, Rayshiel Manalo, Angela Tinimbang,Janina Raval, Angela Muhlach, Seirra Briones, Gus Villa, Rj Dela Fuente, Timothy Mcardle, and Vincent Baltazar. ) even though this hashtag has already been used by almost all VIVA Artists, we considered ourselves as newbies in this industry under VIVA Artist Agency like them.
We have been together for several days now since September 04, 2017, but the intimate workshop that we are experiencing made us connected to each other and create a different bond that could last a lifetime. Hesitation isn't the key, it would only deprived us on something that could be an opportunity for something new. There are learnings in our choices, either in return, good or bad, it will make us a better person. I only surrender myself to God in the first place, "bahala na si Lord" and in the end I have no regrets on this decision that I made.
This career path besides Architecture, is currently making me realize that being optimistic on something would never fail you, but would make you feel that everything has its purpose. And also pursuing other career besides your profession, would let you express more and will open new doors for the improvement of "you"
On the next blog, i will share our weekly happenings in this workshop. Stay connected! on TheGdrive.