Nowadays, there are a variety of ways to get into show business. Attending workshops and shooting your shots at auditions is the tried and tested way. Joining reality shows, talent competitions, beauty pageants, and other contests works too. Even a considerable social media presence can open opportunities.
Thanks to all these options, you can start your career at any age. It is never too late, whether your chance is before, after, or during college. So, we compiled all the Kapamilya stars who revealed their college course on the Entertainment.ABS-CBN.com Search Party exclusive.
Enchong Dee has been an actor for over a decade. We last saw him on drama The Blood Sisters with Erich Gonzales and Ejay Falcon. Aside from his experience on-screen, his credential includes studying Developmental Studies, which is a branch of Political Science.
Also in Liberal Arts is Maxene Magalona-Mananquil who took up Social Science. She actually wanted to take Psychology, but she did not meet the grade requirement. Regardless, it all worked out because she fell in love with the field. In fact, her thesis focused on her father’s patriotism.
Over in the College of Business, Kyle Verzosa earned a degree in Business Management from one of the top universities in the country. This only proves that Miss International 2016 truly has the beauty and the brains.
Yen Santos took up one year of Hotel and Restaurant Management. She was not able to finish the course since she had to pursue her journey as a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother Teen Class 2010.
McCoy de Leon knows exactly what it is like to give up a college degree for showbiz. The Hashtag member was a Civil Engineer student because he wanted to build his own home for his family. Not to mention, it is a high paying career.
When opportunity comes knocking on your door, you need to grab it. At the end of the day, however, your education is just as important.