‘Buhay Artista’ is mostly spent putting an act in front of the cameras. But in real life, the public is easily drawn to artists who can keep it real. When it comes to staying true to oneself, actresses KC Concepcion, Beauty Gonzalez, and Ivana Alawi can serve as our role models.
In the online talk show “I Feel U,” the three gorgeous ladies talked about the importance of genuineness despite the fast-paced and glamorous life in showbiz.
For Beauty, it pays to be honest – to yourself and others – and its greatest reward is unadulterated joy. “It brings you true happiness if you’re true to yourself. Kung nakuha mo ‘yung gusto mo na hindi ka nag-cheat, hindi ka nanakit ng ibang tao o hindi ka nag-lie sa sarili mo. Kung nakuha mo ‘yun with flying colors of being true to yourself, true happiness din ang makukuha mo.”
Ivana believes that realness is the ticket to one’s dreams and destiny. “Being real is the most important thing. You can never go far in life kung magiging plastic at isang fake na tao ka,” said Ivana. The online superstar left a reminder to her fans and audience, “Be yourself, be real, and love yourself.”
Meanwhile, KC considers keeping it real as the map that always guides us closer to our core. “Ang pagiging totoo sa sarili, ‘pag wala ‘yan, malo-lost ka.” She added that it is not only important to be aware of one’s inner truths but to actually fight for it. “You will eventually know what you stand for, and when you know, you have to believe in it and really stand for it,” expressed KC.