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Vina Morales and Ana Roces relive their younger years in showbiz

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Liezel dela Cruz

Nostalgia was in the air as Vina Morales and Ana Roces, two of the hottest female stars of their generation, graced Kapamilya Chat to talk about the movie “Sunny,” which they co-headline with Sunshine Dizon, Angelu de Leon, Tanya Garcia, Candy Pangilinan, and Katya Santos.Of course, who doesn’t love it when good friends reunite for a project? The actresses’ real-life friendship is part of the charm of their film “Sunny,” which evokes a sense of nostalgia as it perfectly illustrates our school days and the longing to be young again while we navigate adulthood.Speaking of being young again, Vina and Ana relived their youth and compared the showbiz industry then and now via “Spill The Tea-Tas Challenge.”The local entertainment scene has had major changes through the years, although some aspects of it stayed the same. Comparing before and now, they must say today’s generation of stars is luckier because of the comfort brought by advanced technology. During their prime, they didn’t even have the luxury of air-conditioned tents, so their vans would double as their stand-by area and clothes storage, and they would need to look for their own comfort rooms.Before, a single day of filming would stretch beyond 24 hours. But since the implementation of lock-in setups during the pandemic, tapings now follow a set cut-off schedule, greatly benefiting both the artists and production crew. Vina and Ana added that the lock-in setup helps avoid delays since all artists are already on location.Ana recalls the days when they would occasionally get lost en route to filming locations, as they only relied on provided maps or sketches, unlike nowadays, navigating tools make an artist’s life easier.While their wisdom is deeply appreciated, they only advise younger stars when asked for it. They’d rather make it sound casual during chats in between breaks as well. As Ana puts it, “Nakukuwento ko sa kanila na, ‘You have to appreciate kung ano ‘yung meron ngayon kasi it’s different.&#x27;”Vina seconded, “I wait for them to ask me kung ano ‘yung kailangan nilang advice. Kasi nahihiya rin naman ako baka sabihin nila, ‘Ano ba ‘yan nagmamarunong.’”They’ve never reprimanded a fellow artist no matter the situation. They’d rather let the production handle it.Asked if they’ve witnessed on-set catfights, the actresses admitted that conflicts are inevitable at work. They just feel the tension surrounding the actors involved, but luckily, they have never experienced watching a real-life drama unfold on set. Vina commented that fights on set would only make the other stars feel uncomfortable.For them, apart from honing their talent, young stars must have a perfect mix of passion, professionalism, and “pakikisama.”Ana underscored that one will only make it big in showbiz if he/she is passionate about the craft. “Kung wala kang patience to wait long hours, minsan mas matagal pa ‘yung hintay mo than the actual shoot tapos malalayo ang locations, ‘pag it’s something na hindi mo gusto, hindi ka magtatagal talaga.” She continued, “And it will show sa work mo. Kapag hindi mo mahal ang trabaho mo, lalabas ‘yan sa output mo.”Vina equates it to giving one’s best at all times. “Maski maliit lang ‘yung role na binigay sa’yo, kailangan nagsa-shine ka, kailangan inaaral mo. Maski kapiranggot lang ‘yung kanta o linya na binibigay sa’yo, isang linya, kailangan aralin mo pa rin ‘yan.”By professionalism, they mean coming to work on time and prepared. “Dapat alam mo ‘yung script mo, napag-aralan mo na ‘yan beforehand. Pagdating mo sa set, alam mo na ‘yung lines mo,” explained Ana.Lastly, you must learn “pakikisama” because you’ll be around different people. Vina calls it “right attitude,” which you must show not just to the artists or bosses but to everyone, “Maraming talented na actors and singers ngayon, so kung may problema ka sa attitude, maraming ipapalit sa’yo.”Add all these and you get the perfect recipe for longevity.

Vina Morales and Ana Roces compare showbiz then and now in this episode of Kapamilya Chat.