Kapamilya actress Gladys Reyes shared how much passion she has for acting–– one of the secrets as to why she’s still in the entertainment industry. During the recent episode of The B Side where the Star Magic artist was a guest, she explained the importance of loving the craft of acting and keeping the fire for it alive.
Gladys has been in the entertainment industry for four decades already as she began her career as a child actress. Since then, she has starred in several hit series and films where she has won multiple awards.
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“Because I love what I do. For me, hindi lang siya yung profession na pinagkakakitaan–– this is my passion,” she shared.
The Kapamilya star recalled the time when she was growing up, she already knew that she was destined to become an actress as she wasn’t like the other children.
“Sabi ko nga, kinder pa lang ako alam ko na gusto kong umarte. Gusto ko yung nag rorole playing. Bata pa ako instead na the usual kid na nakikipaglaro ng patintero sa labas o nagtataguan, gusto ko nirerecord ko yung boses ko na iba’t-ibang boses sa cassette tape,” she recalled.
Gladys then asserted how excitement plays a key factor as well in keeping the fire alive as she makes sure that all the roles she portrays, viewers will feel the authenticity. Despite being known as an antagonist in several shows, the seasoned actress revealed that she still decides if she’ll accept the role.
“I guess importante yung nadoon lagi yung fire, lagi nadoon yung excitement mo in every role na pinoportray. Hangga't maari, talagang pinipilit ko na dapat makatotohanan yung lumalabas. Kapag pinanood nila, yung hindi sila mabibigo na yung pinortray ko, maniniwala sila,” she added.
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For her, the passion when it comes to acting doesn’t stop even if she’s four decades in the industry already.
“Parang laging binubuhasan ng gasolina kaya lalo siyang nagliliyab ika nga,” she said.