Yce Navarro on playing Ruben in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” making his mark in showbiz

Carmellie Ocampo

In a gripping turn of events on the hit Kapamilya series <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo" target="_blank">“FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,”</a> the reign of terror brought by Pablo (Elijah Canlas) came to a dramatic end with his sidekick, Ruben, played by Yce Navarro.<div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="703" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2qRxowyCvJE" title="Tanggol gets back at Pablo for Bubbles | FPJ" s="" Batang="" Quiapo="" English="" width="1250"></iframe></div>For fans of Yce, this marks a poignant moment. His portrayal of Ruben added a complex layer to the series, and his character’s death will be a notable absence in future episodes. However, Yce’s talent has undoubtedly made an impression.In this PUSH Bets interview, Yce shared some behind-the-scenes story from “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo" target="_blank">FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</a>” and details about his personal life.<div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="703" referrerPolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NHOEQYKZc-A" title="Yce Navarro shares tips from parents Vhong Navarro, Bianca Lapus | PUSH Bets" width="1250"></iframe></div>Yce opened up about his experience playing Ruben in the hit series and his journey to becoming an actor. The show&#x27;s intense narrative has evoked strong reactions from viewers, many of whom expressed frustration with his character&#x27;s villainous actions. Yce, however, viewed this as a testament to his effective portrayal because it means he played his role very well.Yce’s path to landing the role in the teleserye was unexpected. After leaving his job in event management, he was in search of new opportunities. During this period, his father, “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime" target="_blank">It’s Showtime</a>” host, Vhong Navarro, knocked on his door one day with the news that he would be joining the cast of “<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo" target="_blank">FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</a>.” Yce was also asked about acting alongside big stars like Coco Martin. “Pangarap ko po kasi talaga ‘to eh. Ang tagal ko po tinatry mag-artista eh. Nag-auditions po ako sa iba’t ibang station, networks. Pero wala pa rin. So noong naghahanap na ako ng ibang trabaho parang doon na ako naggi-give up. So ngayon na ito nga nakapasok ako sa ‘Batang Quiapo,’ sobrang nakakatuwa since dream come true na eh. Tapos ‘yung lolo ko po [rest in peace po] sobrang fan siya ni Coco Martin, like kapag nanunuod siya ng TV, ‘yun lang. Kung wala siya (Coco Martin), tulog. Tapos ito na katrabaho ko na siya kaya sana naging proud siya sa akin.. na binugbog ako ng idol niya.” Yce, having fulfilled his dream of playing a villain, now envisions a role as the protagonist&#x27;s best friend. He feels that taking on a lead role is still a step away from his current capabilities, preferring instead to be a supportive character who enhances the main story. His ideal genre for this new role is romantic comedy, seeking a lighthearted and enjoyable experience rather than the kontrabida role he has played in the past. Yce&#x27;s ultimate aspiration is to collaborate with Vhong on a movie or television series, “‘Yun pangarap ko actually, gusto ko magka-movie o teleserye kasama dad ko.” he answered.Yce revealed that his passion for acting began when he was 13 years old. He took his first steps toward a career in showbiz by attempting to join Star Magic. However, this initial venture was cut short when Vhong intervened. Vhong, emphasizing the importance of education, encouraged his son to focus on his studies before pursuing a career in acting.As for Yce, being the child of famous parents has perks, such as an established name that can open doors to opportunities. However, he also recognizes the drawbacks. He used the name Yce Navarro professionally to carve out his own identity, separate from his parents’ fame. By doing so, he hopes to be recognized for his talents and efforts rather than seen as the child of actress Bianca Lapus and comedy actor-host Vhong Navarro.Yce was asked what pieces of advice or words of wisdom his parents had shared with him, “Well, I think ‘yong pinakatumatak is ‘yung dapat mahal mo talaga ‘yung trabaho mo. Since I don’t think, akala nila madali lang mag-artista, chill lang pero all the mental problems that come with it, parang ‘yun ‘yung parang gusto mo i-give up na lang talaga. So far, kaya naman. Kaya thank you sa advice na ‘yun. Kasi doon ko na-realize talaga na ay hindi, gusto ko talaga dito.”Fans can look forward to seeing more of Yce as he navigates future opportunities in the entertainment industry.

Yce Navarro talked about his experience playing Ruben in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo”and carving out his own name in showbiz.

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Yce Navarro on playing Ruben in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” making his mark in showbiz

Carmellie Ocampo

Published Aug 17, 2024 09:49 PM PHT

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Updated Aug 17, 2024 09:50 PM PHT

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