source: manila bulletin
MANILA, Philippines—He is finally hitting the big time but instead of feeling tall and proud, Marc Abaya says his ascent to stardom is humbling.
“All these years I’ve always thought I already know a lot but now I know that I know nothing at all,” he told Bulletin Entertainment. “There’s much to learn and re-learn.”
Abaya is cast on “I Heart You Pare,” has finished shooting for “Bampirella,” is one of the stars on the forthcoming indie movie, “E-living,” and performs on “Party Pilipinas” regularly. He is also shopping for a record deal for his band Kjwan’s fourth album.
No, he’s not busy at all.
“I initially feared going mainstream,” he admitted. “Now, do I wish I could’ve done this earlier? Hindi naman. I realize na lahat ng pinagdaanan ko prepared me for this. Kumbaga, lahat yon necessary.”
Abaya especially enjoys his performances on “Party Pilipinas.” Though he has a hand in picking the songs for production numbers, he still finds it challenging to find the middle ground between what’s best suited for his voice (rock) and what most of the viewers want (pop).
His singing “Why Can’t It Be” by Rannie Raymundo was “life changing.”
“I didn’t know if I could do it because it was the first time I heard of the song. Even during rehearsal a few hours before the show, I couldn’t hit the high notes. It didn’t help that the show was in the afternoon; a time when my voice isn’t usually warmed up yet,” he recalled.
Fortunately, he delivered when it mattered most, provoking an avalanche of favorable tweets for the performance.
The singer-actor said he finds it unbelievable that such big stars as Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid and Jaya go out of their way to make him feel welcome. Abaya added that he doesn’t know why they even got---and retain---him on the show.
“I’m among really good artists. Kahit yung mga bata gaya ng La Diva, si Elmo [Magalona] at si Frencheska Farr…ang gagaling nilang lahat. My talent is just a speck of what they have,” he said.
He’s being way too modest. Though a Scorpio (“alam mo na, pa-shy-shy”), Abaya has a stage and screen persona that’s difficult to dismiss. This even translates to his acting, with many noting an intensity and sensitivity in his portrayals that harken to the great ones.
Then again, it runs in the blood. Abaya, after all, is the son of cinematographer Manolo Abaya and director Marilou Diaz-Abaya.
For now, the actor savors his new place under the sun; not really planning the future, but hopeful for whatever it brings.
“My goal is for people to enjoy my work. I want to do a little better each time. There’s room to grow.”
source: manila bulletin
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