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Vic Sotto on his staying power: 'Huwag kang umapak ng ibang tao'

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Josh Mercado

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/173685106753820250114100132_image0 (2).jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Santé Barley names Vic Sotto as its newest celebrity endorser on Tuesday in Quezon City. Josh Mercado"/>Santé Barley names Vic Sotto as its newest celebrity endorser on Tuesday in Quezon City. Josh Mercado </div>MANILA -- Vic Sotto is an icon in Philippine showbiz whose endeavors defined an era and whose influence has beyond generations. Behind his funny demeanor is a shy man who doesn&#x27;t say much but listens and learns to tone down the noise.When asked about the key to his staying power and maintaining a positive image, Sotto told the media, “Clean living lang. Huwag kang umapak ng ibang tao. Huwag kang mang-alila. Huwag kang maangas. Stay humble. Humility, for me, is a very important word. Huwag kang magyayabang. Relax ka lang sa buhay.”There are many noise in show business, some of which are good and others that are bad. The comedy legend thanks God, his family, friends, and devoted fans for their unwavering support throughout his career.“Trust in God. With God on your side, wala ang mga stress na ‘yan. Kayang-kaya. Hindi ko pinapansin ‘yan. Kung ano man ang pagsubok, basta you trust God, tanggal lahat,” he shared.Mentioning the people that support him, Sotto added, “I’m very thankful na I have my family supporting me, my friends, friends from the business. I’m very thankful. Maraming salamat sa kanila, sa lahat ng tao.”Sotto was also asked if criticisms still affect him. “Hindi naman puwedeng hindi ka maapektuhan pero kumbaga ipagpasa-Diyos mo na lang at wala na ‘yun,” he said.A big accomplishment can be daunting at times, but for Sotto, God is always at the center of everything.“Kung ano man ang estado ko ngayon, kung ano man ang narating ko, I always lift everything to God. Siya naman talaga ‘yung direktor natin. Siya ang lahat. Go with the flow,” he expressed.Following the triumph of &quot;The Kingdom&quot; at the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2024, the actor and TV host has yet to determine if he will produce a prequel or sequel to it, but one thing is certain: he wants to do more.“Ninanamnam ko pa ‘yung pagtanggap sa akin ng mga manonood ng pelikulang pilipino. Nung una, parang kabado ako. Tatanggapin ba nila? Nakita ko ‘yung outcome. After viewing the film, sulit lahat ng pagod. I must admit sobrang pagod ‘yung paggawa namin ng pelikula. I was memorizing my lines. I was in front of the mirror. Tinitingnan ko ‘yung sarili ko na sarado ‘yung ingay. I have my best director Michael Tuviera at sa tulong din ng mga kasama ko sa pelikula. They serve as an inspiration for me. Nakita ko kung gaano kaseryoso si Piolo (Pascual), si Sid Lucero, si Cristine (Reyes), at si Sue Ramirez. They were giving it all. Kailangan ganun din ako,” he shared.“Matagal akong nagpahinga sa pelikula kasi nga hindi naman ako bumabata na. Nakaka-drain ng energy, emotionally, and physically ang paggawa ng pelikula. Ngayon, iba na ang style nang paggawa ng pelikula kung gusto nating itaas ang kalidad ng pelikulang pilipino. You have to be really professional about it like itong nakaraang pelikula ko. Hindi siya biro. After watching the finished product, I would say that I’m very proud of it and I’m very happy,” he added.Sotto continued, “Marami pa akong gustong gawin. I’m the type of person na there’s always room for improvement. For example na lang sa pelikula, I’ve tried doing a very serious role. Puwede pang sundan ng isa or maybe a serious role na may touch of comedy. I always tell myself that I have a lot to improve. I want to do more.”And, despite his public fame, popularity, and support, Sotto&#x27;s primary source of happiness is his family.Furthermore, he is grateful to be in good health.“I’m just thankful sa ating Panginoon na sinuswerte ako pagdating sa health at pangangatawan. We really have to take care of our body. We should have a healthy living. Enjoy the family. Ganoon ang aking buhay sa araw-araw,” he stated.Sotto was announced as the latest celebrity endorser for Santé Barley, which is owned by Joey Marcelo, who has been in the business for 18 years.“Santé continues to inspire people. Maraming nai-inspire kay Bossing Vic. ‘Yung mga pinagdaanan niya. ‘Yung ups and downs. Bossing Vic is an inspiration to achieve greater things in life. More than just endorsing the brand, Vic is an inspiration,” Marcelo said.

Following the triumph of 'The Kingdom' at the MMFF, the actor and TV host has yet to determine if he will produce a prequel or sequel to it, but one thing is certain: he wants to do more.

Following the triumph of 'The Kingdom' at the MMFF, the actor and TV host has yet to determine if he will produce a prequel or sequel to it, but one thing is certain: he wants to do more.