On June 15, Chester Grecia recalled his showbiz journey from being an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) to a Viva artist.
At the media conference for their upcoming Vivamax film “Tayuan,” which LionhearTV covered, Grecia said he worked as a food and beverage server in the Caribbean Islands before getting discovered as an artist.
“I used to be an OFW before. And then umuwi ako, nag-work ako sa–sa Caribbean Islands, nag-work ako doon as a food and beverage server. Noong umuwi ako dito, nagtrabaho ako sa insurance. And then, inaral ko din mag-barista.”
He then detailed working in GMA Network’s “Abot Kamay na Pangarap.”
“Yes, that’s actually a side role, tina-try ko na rin ‘yun dati pa. And I used that like a dialogue, yes. I like to test myself, paano gagawin, or how the execution will go.”
Grecia also noted his preparation for his first lead role in a Vivamax film.
“Yes, nag-acting workshop din ako sa labas, para siyempre dagdag kaalaman din. Pero siyempre, iba din ‘yung actual na on the field. Magkaiba ‘yun. So I have to adapt and adjust sa mga mangyayari.”
The young actor shared how his co-star Angeli Khang helped him with his role.
“Honestly, sobrang challenging, sobra. Okay naman, pero I think sa next since na-guide ako ni Ma’am Angeli, may mga pointers naman siyang sinabi sa akin, how to do it right and careful planning at tsaka strategy, I think the next medyo okay naman siguro.”
Vivamax’ newest sexy film, ‘Tayuan’ stars Khang, Grecia, Stephanie Raz, Rash Flores, Francine Garcia, PJ Rosario, and Anthony Dabao.
Directed by Topel Lee, “Tayuan” streams on Vivamax starting June 23.
