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Chie Filomeno on signing her first network contract: ‘Ito talaga yung totoong dream come true’

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Rhea Manila Santos

<p>It’s been a decade since she got her first break in showbiz as part of the Kathniel series <em>Got to Believe</em> and Chie Filomeno has certainly come a long way already in the industry.</p><p>During her first network contract signing with ABS-CBN 11 years since she started acting, the 26-year-old actress cemented her status once again as a true blue kapamilya.</p><p>“The feeling is overwhelming. As in no words can describe what I’m feeling right now kasi the journey that I had, it was really a rollercoaster ride and I wouldn’t trade it for anything else kasi ang dami kong natutunan sa lahat. Especially the behind the scenes, especially sa handler ko.</p><p>“Actually half of my life I’ve been raised by Star Magic and ABS-CBN. I wouldn’t have it any other way and I’m just really happy. Alam mo yung feeling na ito talaga yung totoong dream come true? And nanamnam ko siya,” she said.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CvtpoFortyH/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1996606.6999998093%2C%22ls%22%3A1996051.6999998093%2C%22le%22%3A1996058.0999999046%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/6/14/chie-filomeno-joins-the-cast-of-a-very-good-girl-2043"><strong>READ: Chie Filomeno joins the cast of ‘A Very Good Girl’<br/></strong></a></div><p>Chie also shared her surreal experience attending her contract signing with the ABS-CBN bosses followed by a solo mediacon . </p><p>“Yung feeling especially nung tinatawag na yung pangalan ko ng ‘Ms.’ grabe nakakaano siya, nakakataba ng puso na wow. It goes to show na mas kailangan grounded ka. Especially lahat ng mga na-achieve mo, mas dapat maging grounded ka talaga. Huwag lalaki ulo, huwag maging lollipop. So I’m just really grateful and happy. </p><p>“Kayong lahat you were all part of my journey. I would not be here right now kung wala kayo. When I saw it, finally. Na lahat ng pagod, lahat ng sakripisyo, as I’ve posted on my Instagram, wholeheartedly, that came from my heart talaga. Yung mga na-achieve ko ngayon, I’m a living proof na patience will get you so far, as in,” she admitted.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/7/9/chie-filomeno-grateful-sa-kanyang-first-solo-shoot-sa-star-magic-catalogue-1537"><strong>READ: Chie Filomeno, grateful sa kanyang first solo shoot sa Star Magic catalogue<br/></strong></a></div><p>In her Instagram post, Chie also shared one of her favorite core memories at ABS-CBN.</p><p>She wrote, “Naalala ko tinanong ako dati na bakit hindi ka pa gumigive up Chie, eh nauunahan ka na ng mga kasabayan mo noon. Ang sagot ko nun sayang lahat ng pagod at sakripisyo ko at ng magulang ko. And I know my time will come at habang wala pa yun, I will work hard as much as I can and clap for others because they are also my inspiration.”</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CvRVIkur9uA/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A1996630.5999999046%2C%22ls%22%3A1996051.6999998093%2C%22le%22%3A1996058.0999999046%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>“Cut to today, signing my first network contract with ABS-CBN after 11 years. Overwhelming feeling right now pero Salamat po sa pag taya sa akin, hindi ko po kayo bibiguin. I cannot wait to build more exciting memories with everyone. Salamat sa lahat ng naging parte ng journey ko specially to my family, @gidgetdc , @monuevo, my road managers back then and Tatay @direklauren, I am the way I am because you have raised me well, andito ako ngayon dahil sa inyo. We will keep shining Kapamilya.”</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CubU3fBLRJX/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A1996656.9000000954%2C%22ls%22%3A1996051.6999998093%2C%22le%22%3A1996058.0999999046%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>After becoming one of Pinoy Big Brother’s most well loved celebrity housemates in <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pbbs10"><em><strong>PBB: Kumunity Season 10</strong></em></a><em><strong></strong></em>, Chie shared what her goal is for her career this year onwards.</p><p>“I’m here for longevity also eh. And I’m here to share our craft kasi hindi lang naman ako yung bumubuo nito eh. Marami tayong bumubuo nito and I’m just really thankful and yung gratitude din ang taas, grabe, over the ceiling (laughs),” she said.</p><p>Apart from her determination to make it in the industry, Chie revealed what has always been her biggest inspiration in life.</p><p>“My drive would definitely be my love for my parents, my unconditional love for my family. Kasi hindi lang ako yung nagsakripisyo eh, pati sila. And yung sakripisyo na yun, hindi siya utang na loob eh. This is something I want to give my parents because they deserve it. And I’m just really happy right now. Our kapamilyas, thank you so much. We will keep shining talaga,” she added.</p>

<p>Star Magic artist Chie Filomeno finally inks a network contract with ABS-CBN after 11 years in the industry.</p>

Star Magic artist Chie Filomeno finally inks a network contract with ABS-CBN after 11 years in the industry.