On September 29, Vivamax artist Manang Medina recounted her showbiz journey from theater productions to finally joining Viva.
At the media conference for the Vivamax movie ‘Langitngit,’ which LionhearTV covered, Medina cited her acting experiences before she joined Viva’s roster of artists.
“Nag-start po ako sa theater group sa Olongapo, small theater group lang po siya. And then after noon, nag-short film din po ako sa Vincentiments, yes po. And then after noon, ‘yun na, ‘yung sa Vivamax, ‘yung kay Direk. ‘Yun po.”
She also highlighted how much she wanted to learn as an artist from other stars, especially the seasoned actors under Viva.
“Hindi ko pa rin po nakukuha ‘yung goal ko kasi, para sa akin po, ang dami ko pa pong matutunan, and then marami na po akong makakasamang mga actors na pwede kong–may pwede akong matutunan, na pwede po akong makakuha ng aral sa kanila. ‘Yun po ‘yung nilo-look forward ko para maka–para maging successful in the near future po.”
She then thanked everyone who believed in her abilities as an artist.
“Sobrang thankful po and grateful na naniniwala sila sa talent ko.”
Director Christopher Novabos noted Medina’s potential to be an award-winning actress.
“Tsaka in additional lang, talagang napakagaling ni Manang. Wala akong masabi, ‘Lagaslas’ pa lang, hindi lang siya basta sexy star, talagang someday, noong paano– makikita ko siya sa mga awards na ito siya, ito ‘yung Manang Medina na nakilala ko sa ‘Lagaslas,’ nandito na as best actress.”
As for their upcoming Vivamax film, ‘Langitngit’ stars Manang Medina, Itan Rosales, Ruby Ruiz, Zia Zamora, Mon Mendoza, Trixie Emmanuel, Erika Balagtas, Aurora Yumul, Star Orjaliza, and Francis Mata.
Catch the upcoming film, under the direction of Christopher Novabos, streaming via Vivamax starting October 6.
