Actor Paulo Avelino shared his opinion about TV ratings and said that inspiring people is enough for him.
In the media conference for the final week of Walang Hanggang Paalam, Avelino said he doesn’t view TV ratings. He then added that entertaining and inspiring people is enough for him.
“Hindi ako masyadong nakatingin na sa ratings, ang sa akin basta kahit may isang taong mapasaya ka, kahit may isang taong ma-inspire sa ginagawa mo sa istorya na pinapakita namin, sapat na yun. Sapat na po yun para sa akin.”
Then, Avelino said that he has difficulties in gauging TV ratings because ABS-CBN has several platforms.
“Medyo mahirap tantsahin ngayon for ratings dahil ang daming platforms eh. Tapos syempre, wala tayo ng time na yun sa free TV, ngayon meron na.”
He stressed that ABS-CBN focuses on providing free TV content despite losing their franchise, network, and free TV.
“Sa tingin ko rin, ang ABS ngayon, ang ginagawa nila ay para mapalabas pa rin ng libre itong mga programang ginagastusan at prinoproduce nila para sa mga tao. So kahit nawalan ng istasyon, kahit nawalan ng free channel, binibigay pa rin nila ng libre itong mga programa nila para mapanood ng mga tao.”
As for taping the series, Avelino admitted he felt homesick during the locked-in shoot. However, he thanked the cast as it helped him fend off depression.
“Mahirap rin I’m sure pati sa crew na araw-araw yun yung ginagawa mo. May times talaga na parang naho-homesick ka.
“I’m really thankful for this cast. Parang sila rin yung dahilan kung bakit napanatili ko saneness ko. Maliban sa baliw na talaga ako, siguro na-depress ulit ako.”
Now that the series is in its final week, Avelino added that he doesn’t like saying goodbye and would rather say ‘see you on another day’.
“I never liked goodbyes ever. Kahit nung bata pa ko, ayaw ko ng mga goodbye. Siguro para sa akin, more than a goodbye, parang “see you on another day” or “see you tomorrow.” Ganon na lang siguro, whether it’s love or anything.”
Now on its last week, Walang Hanggang Paalam aims to deliver a gripping conclusion for Emman (Paulo Avelino), Celine (Angelica Panganiban), Anton (Zanjoe Marudo), and Amelia (Cherry Pie Picache) character arcs. Catch the “Against All Odds” finale of the teleserye on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, Kapamilya Online Live YouTube channel, ABS-CBN Entertainment Facebook page, and iWantTFC. For viewers outside of the Philippines, catch it on The Filipino Channel on cable and IPTV.
