- Kapuso actor Derrick Monasterio might seem like your typical happy-go-lucky guy.
- And when you get to talk to him, you’ll find out he’s got this ‘naughty’ yet cheerful side.
- Those qualities are what will surely endear you about him.
Derrick may appear to be someone who makes showbiz just a passing fancy. But when you get to know him more, only then will you realize how passionate he is about acting and how serious he is with his craft.
You will be surprised that in most of his fight scenes in the fantasy serye, ‘Mulawin vs. Ravena,’ Derrick does most of his stunts there without asking for a double or a stuntman.
They say don’t judge a book by its cover. Cliché though as it may sound for many, but it still rings true even up until these days.
Kapuso actor Derrick Monasterio is one perfect example. He may look like an easy-going guy who might not be that serious in showbiz. Others would see him as ‘naughty’ and someone with such a zest of energy.
These traits and many more actually makes Derrick more endearing to anyone.
But what most people do not know is the ‘other side’ of Derrick. Yes, he’s one actor who’s passionate about his craft. He takes acting seriously. People who have seen this side of Derrick can attest that he’s very dedicated to his work. For one, he doesn’t really require using stuntman during fight scenes for the popular fantasy series, “Mulawin vs. Ravena.”
Derrick doesn’t really mind getting bruises, scars and getting hurt during the fight scenes. In fact, Derrick recently received a lot of compliments and positive feedbacks on his recent fight scene with fellow actor and former action star, Joko Diaz on ‘Mulawin vs Ravena.’
According to those who’ve seen them, the fight between the two actors got so intense that the viewers felt Derrick could also pass for an action star just like Joko during his younger years.
As far as acting is concerned, Derrick was indeed a revelation, According to Derrick, he wanted to do all the fight scenes because he wants it to look natural for the viewers to enjoy.
“Mas mararamdaman ng mga manonood ‘yung eksena at mas magiging makatotohanan kapag walang daya kaya mas gusto kong ako mismo yung sumasabak sa mga fight scenes,” reasons out Derrick.
