Kapamilya actress Jane De Leon admitted that she wanted to quit showbiz early on in her career.
At the press conference for Jane’s role in FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, she revealed that she once wanted to quit the entertainment industry. She also highlighted going through a phase, like every other artist, when the toxicity was overwhelming.
“Naging honest naman po ako sa sarili ko na gusto ko po mag-quit ng showbiz. Then, lahat naman po kaming artista nae-experience naman po namin nato-toxic kami,” said Jane.
She also admitted feeling hopeless because of the lack of opportunities or breaks early on in her career.
“And parang, lalo na po yung mga umpisa, nung hindi pa po ako nagkakaroon ng break. Nawawalan din po ako ng pag-asa kasi pumasok po ako sa showbiz,” said Jane.
Jane also recounted the struggles she faced when she began her career in showbiz. She shared experiences such as commuting, sharing crackers with her mom, sleeping in the dressing room, and even encountering a robbery incident.
“Kasi syempre taga-Laguna ako, nag-cocommute lang talaga kami before ni Mommy. Isipin mo yung Skyflakes, nagsha-share lang kami dun. Kaming dalawa lang. And, naggi-Girl Trends pa ko nun before, so kapag wala kaming pamasahe pauwi san kami natutulog, sa dressing room lang,” said Jane.
“Naano pa kami nung, yung parang motor, yung hahablutin yung gamit mo. Yun na riding-in-tandem pa kami ni Mommy sa Makati. Ang dami naming pinagdaanan ng Mommy ko,” Jane added.
She even recounted the time when she heard that ABS-CBN Executives had to shelve her movie project Darna.
“Yun yung mga kasagsagan pa lang ng mga mawawala yung franchise ng ABS-CBN. And, sinabi nga po nila na baka hindi na nga po matuloy yung movie if ever,” said Jane.
However, amidst all the struggles she faced, Jane remained positive. Firstly, she said that she surrendered all of her worries to God.
“And, ayun shinare ko po yun lahat kay Lord, sinurrender ko lahat sa kanya ng mga worries ko,” said Jane.
Then, she trusted herself despite all the hardships she had to go through.
“Tiwala lang talaga. Promise sobrang tiwala lang,” said Jane.
Then, she also recalled not losing hope even if they had to shelve the Darna movie.
“Sinabi ko nga po na wag po kaming mawawalan ng pag-asa. Kahit din po dun sa proyekto na binigay sa akin, di po talaga ako nawalan ng pag-asa,” said Jane.
Jane joins the cast of the long-running teleserye, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, as Police Captain Natalia Mante. She will also fly soon as the new Darna with the upcoming teleserye.
