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Judy Ann Santos shares advice for young stars: ‘Artista dapat ang hindi nagrereklamo’

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Josh Mercado

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/173287676338520241129101124_2b388082-b80c-426c-9c4d-144cba2c537a.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Judy Ann Santos in &#x27;Espantaho&#x27;"/>Judy Ann Santos in &#x27;Espantaho&#x27; </div>MANILA -- Netizens applauded &quot;Espantaho&quot; lead star Judy Ann Santos for offering her advice for aspiring artists as well as her comments on the job in the midst of sparkle and glamor.The video interview, in which Santos discusses life as an actor, <a href="https://x.com/lilyganados/status/1850778947744927840">has received over 1 million views on X.</a>“Sa buong produksyon, artista dapat ang hindi nagrereklamo kasi artista ang may isa sa pinakamalalaking suweldo. May aircon tent ka, may glam team ka, may maayos kang pagkain, may call time ka, may cut-off time ka,” she said.Santos then described the role of production people, stating that artists should be compassionate about their work.“Ang crew at production walang ganoon [pero] nagreklamo ba sila? Nauulanan sila. Nagbubuhat sila ng mabibigat. Napupuyat sila. Maaga silang nagpu-pullout. Sila ‘yung huling umuuwi pero hindi sila nagreklamo kasi kailangan nila ng trabaho. Lahat tayo kailangan ng trabaho so kailangan mong pahalagahan ‘yung pakiramdam din nung iba,” she shared.The television and movie icon also shared her pet peeve and discussed artists&#x27; diva behavior.“‘Pag nag-diva ka, palagay mo, susweldo sila? You have to be compassionate. Kailangang may compassion ka sa lahat pati sa talents. Ako, pet peeve ko talaga kapag minumura ‘yung talents. Parang kinukurot ‘yung puso ko. Hindi dapat ganun. Lahat naman napapakiusapan nang maayos,” she said.“Gawin mo ‘yung trabaho mo kung paano ka kinuha. Obligasyon mong gawin ‘yung trabaho mo nang maayos. Obligasyon mong makisama kasi parte ‘yun ng pagiging artista. Obligasyon mong itawid nang tama ‘yung pagiging professional mo. ‘Yung professionalism na tinatawag — darating ka set on time at makikisama ka nang tama,” Santos added.Santos&#x27; film &quot;Espantaho&quot; with Lorna Tolentino is competing in this year&#x27;s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).Her advice for young artists: “Basta pahalagahan nila ‘yung opportunity na binibigay sa kanila. Maging sensitive sila sa mga nakapaligid sa kanila. Makisama nang tama kasi lahat naman tayo ay pumapasok sa trabaho.”Meanwhile, Tolentino, her co-star, spoke with ABS-CBN News about her experience working with Santos.“Masyado akong maligaya kasi nakasama ko siya. Nakasama ko siya pero maikli lang sa ‘Mano Po.’ First time talaga na mag-ina kami. Ang tawag nga niya sa akin ay Nay. Anak na nga ang tawag ko sa kanya. Exchange-han kami nang exchange-han ng pagkain,” Tolentino told ABS-CBN News.Praising Santos, the movie legend added, “Mas naging close kami. Mas nagkaroon ng bonding. Minsan, natutulala ako kapag ka-eksena ko siya. Actually, lahat sila. Minsan, nanonood na lang ako sa kanila. With Juday, sobrang galing. Sobra siyang galing. May eksena kami sa sementeryo ng Calamba. ‘Yung eksena na ‘yun, breakdown ang eksena, ‘pag action, hindi ko alam kung saan niya hinuhugot. Grabe ‘yung pagtulo ng luha niya, tuluy-tuloy. Napakagaling.”

Netizens applauded 'Espantaho' lead star Judy Ann Santos for offering her advice for aspiring artists as well as her comments on the job in the midst of sparkle and glamor.

Netizens applauded 'Espantaho' lead star Judy Ann Santos for offering her advice for aspiring artists as well as her comments on the job in the midst of sparkle and glamor.