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Hadiyah Santos on Erik Santos training her in showbiz: ‘Kailangan pagtrabahuan ko pa rin’

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Rhea Manila Santos

Push Team

<p>It was just last year when she made her onscreen debut in the youth-oriented kapamilya series <em>Zoomers</em>, but Hadiyah Santos is more than ready to embark on a full-on showbiz career as she readies herself for more exciting opportunities ahead.</p><p>The 21-year-old actress is slowly building her name outside of being known as balladeer Erik Santos’s younger sister.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJLsQytSYMI/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A200616%2C%22ls%22%3A200017.80000000028%2C%22le%22%3A200544.80000000028%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="848" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DID1ogAymvo/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A231193.8999999999%2C%22ls%22%3A200017.80000000028%2C%22le%22%3A200544.80000000028%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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Although she regards her more famous kuya as her ultimate showbiz role model, Hadiyah admitted that Erik made it very clear to her there would be no shortcuts for her career once she entered the industry.</p><p>“Kasi si kuya, ayaw niya po na dun ako sa madaling way agad. Gusto niya talaga na masubukan ko muna lahat, from the start. Hindi siya dun sa gusto niya may advantage kasi kapatid ko siya ibibigay na ito. Kailangan pagtrabahuan ko pa rin po,” she shared with PUSH ABS-CBN in an exclusive interview. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJL06kuSeR7/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A255315.30000000028%2C%22ls%22%3A200017.80000000028%2C%22le%22%3A200544.80000000028%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DEQGEeIsNJ1/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A275297.1000000001%2C%22ls%22%3A200017.80000000028%2C%22le%22%3A200544.80000000028%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="722" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/articles-videos/this-talented-kapamilya-star-is-hadiyah-santos-first-ever-showbiz-friend-22874"><strong>READ: This talented Kapamilya star is Hadiyah Santos’ first-ever showbiz friend!</strong></a></div><p>After losing their mom Angelita to cancer almost three years ago, Hadiyah shared that they shared an even closer bond.</p><p>“Maraming memories. Lahat. Lahat ng experiences ko with my mom is a happy memory. Feeling ko yung every weekend na magkasama kami, pumupunta kami sa mall. Kaming dalawa lang yun. Sa lahat ng mga artista, gusto ko makatrabaho si Ms. Jodi Sta. Maria kasi she’s my idol na talaga since bata pa ako sabi sa akin ni mommy. Pero hindi ko pa siya nakakatrabaho,” she admitted. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGXsFAUT0UM/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A322974.6000000001%2C%22ls%22%3A200017.80000000028%2C%22le%22%3A200544.80000000028%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DCywfn2zXry/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A345490.8999999999%2C%22ls%22%3A200017.80000000028%2C%22le%22%3A200544.80000000028%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/articles-videos/hadiyah-reveals-fun-facts-about-brother-erik-santos-22807"><strong>READ: Great provider, jokester, and more: Hadiyah reveals fun facts about brother Erik Santos</strong></a></div><p>For her 21st birthday last March, Erik penned a heartwarming message for his soft-spoken sibling whom he lovingly refers to as &quot;Beng.&quot;</p><p>In his Instagram post, Erik wrote, “To my bestie, travel buddy, partner in crime and minsan, taga linis ng bahay at taga hugas ng pinggan, to our bunso and the only one who’s demure in the family😅, happiest birthday to you. ❤️ I thank God that you have grown into an amazing young lady - beautiful, confident, gentle, responsible and very independent.</p><p>&quot;I’m very sure Mommy and Daddy are smiling down from heaven seeing you the woman they wanted you to be. May all your dreams and goals be fulfilled and I always pray that God blesses you with His guidance and protection all the time. I love you and I promise to always be here for you. Have the best birthday ever! Happy 21st, Beng! 🙏🏻❤️”</p>

<p>Star Magic artist Hadiyah Santos shares why her big brother Erik Santos wants her to work hard for her success in showbiz without using family connections. </p>

Star Magic artist Hadiyah Santos shares why her big brother Erik Santos wants her to work hard for her success in showbiz without using family connections.