Sometimes, even when we're happy with our current jobs, our minds wander to what could be—daydreaming about what life might be like in a completely different career. Imagining this fun hypothetical scenario, “Lavender Fields” lead stars Jodi Sta. Maria, Jericho Rosales, and Janine Gutierrez share what occupations they’d choose if they weren’t in showbiz. Read on and check out the video!
Jericho is no stranger to exploring creative pursuits beyond acting. He once dabbled in music and was even part of a band, hence his previous dream of becoming a wedding singer. “Because I think it’s very personal,” he says. He’d also like to be a “professional adventurer,” inspired by his friend Drew Arellano, who travels a lot for work.
Well, he gets to explore different places as an actor too. For instance, some episodes of his current series “Lavender Fields” were shot in the picturesque Atok, Benguet.
As kids with vivid imaginations and a growing zest for life, many of us had a childhood dream tucked in our hearts. For Jodi, that ambition was to become a doctor. That’s why, despite her busy acting career, Jodi has taken steps to inch closer to this dream by completing her degree in Psychology in 2021. She’s also been vocal about her wish to attend medical school someday.
Isn’t it amazing that Jodi already donned a white coat through her role as Dr. Jill Ilustre in “The Broken Marriage Vow?” This makes us see acting as a fascinating job in itself, as it allows actors to wear different professions on camera.
Similar to Jodi, Janine’s choice of a ‘second career’ is related to her college degree in European Studies with a focus on International Business. Before fully committing to showbiz, she initially wanted to become an ambassador or diplomat.
Our aspirations don’t always unfold exactly as we envision them because life happens and other things sometimes take over. The path might be far from what we imagined, but life still has amazing ways of leading us to exactly where we’re supposed to be—like Jodi, Jericho, and Janine, who found their calling in the limelight. And who knows? They might still have the chance to pursue these passions alongside their acting careers.
Catch them in “Lavender Fields,” weeknights on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, TV5, and A2Z.