Talent manager Ogie Diaz recently shared insights on the importance of honesty and directness in dealing with artists, reminiscing about a particular incident from his past.
He recounted a situation where he had openly criticized a young actress for her inability to produce tears during a scene.
Ogie Diaz admitted that he had once delivered a stern reprimand to a budding actress who struggled with emotional scenes, a revelation that drew recollections from netizens.
Specific details of the incident remain unmentioned, but it was clear that Ogie’s candid feedback had a transformative effect on the actress, ultimately leading to her growth as a performer.
A netizen initiated the conversation, saying, “Mama di ba may minura ka na young actress noon kasi hindi makaiyak sa eksena niyo? As in tandang tanda ko pa yung sinabi mo sa kanya Ayun after a few years – nanalong best actress si Bakla!”
Ogie confirmed, responding, “Oo. Til now, very grateful siya sa akin. Hehehe. Ambilis umiyak. Siguro ako lagi iniisip non. Hahaha! Di dapat kasi bine-baby.”
Oo. Til now, very grateful siya sa akin. Hehehe. Ambilis umiyak. Siguro ako lagi iniisip non. Hahaha! Di dapat kasi bine-baby. https://t.co/uPgLvkzDV8
— ogie diaz (@ogiediaz) November 4, 2023
Although Ogie Diaz did not specify the actress in question, conjecture arose that it might refer to Yen Santos, particularly as she secured the Best Actress accolade at the 2022 Gawad Urian Awards for her outstanding portrayal in the film ‘A Faraway Land.’
This disclosure comes in light of discussions regarding Ogie Diaz’s role as an acting coach and his direct and critical assessments of acting performances, notably his evaluations of Anji Salvacion’s acting in the series ‘Linlang.’ Ogie Diaz’s unabashed appraisals have garnered both acclaim and criticism within the industry.
