AC Bonifacio whose domain is the dance floor, even hailed as the ‘New Gen Dance Princess,’ is now expanding her horizons with ventures into acting.
“I’m just moving through that process, through that journey of learning more and doing more. And whatever else I could do, I will continue to do so.” AC said, talking about her ongoing acting journey.
She came to the industry as a dancer, winning the ‘Dance Kids’ competition in 2016. She has also already ventured into the music industry, with “4 Myself” and “Free Fall Into Love” as some of the tracks.
She has first dipped her toes into acting, through the role of ‘Mika’ in “Wansapanataym” in 2017. She appeared as ‘Cadence’ in the series, “Lyric and Beat”, and made her iconic cameo appearance in an episode of international show, “Riverdale.”
Now, her acting endeavors are flourishing more than ever. She appeared as ‘Ashley’ in the movie, “Shake Rattle and Roll Extreme,” with Jane Oineza, RK Bagatsing, and Iza Calzado as some of her castmates. Her performance in this movie earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the VP Choice Awards 2024.
Moreover, AC has now ventured into theater, starring in the interactive musical comedy, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’, under The Sandbox Collective, portraying the character of Marcy Park. “Iba ang discipline ng theater po talaga. When you’re on stage, start na po agad ‘yun until the end of the show.” AC shared her insights about her theater experience.
Asked to share about the transitions involved from dancing and singing to acting, AC acknowledged that her journey wasn’t entirely easy. “With dance, I can release how I feel through movement and that’s what I am good at. I’m really bad at my words. Siguro, that’s when I had a hard time po, trying to connect my feelings with my words and release it for people to feel it.” Yet, like the true seasoned performer, her acting endeavors have consistently garnered praise and success despite her initial doubts.
“I’m very open to doing what comes for me and I will do my best, my 100%, for whatever role that is.” she said, expressing her sincere interest in pursuing acting.
When asked who she looks forward to working with, AC confidently named Kathryn Bernardo, Sarah Geronimo, and Jodi Sta. Maria without hesitation.
“I’m still trying to figure myself out, trying to figure out where I am and how I’m gonna deal with my life.” At 21 years old, fresh out of teenage years and on the brink of adulthood, AC faces much to figure out. But amid it all, her talent shines through. Whether it’s dancing, singing, and now acting, she excels in every pursuit she takes on.
