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Joaquin Arce opens up about Angel Locsin’s mentorship, ‘Modern Family’ setup

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Ganiel Krishnan

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Joaquin Arce is entering showbiz with a strong support system behind him -- and among the people helping guide him is none other than actress Angel Locsin.In an interview on “Oh My Gan,” Joaquin shared that while his father, director-producer Neil Arce, gives him valuable advice, his decision to pursue acting was ultimately his own.“As a kid, mahilig talaga ako manood ng movies,” Joaquin said. “But it only occurred to me siguro mga three years ago na gusto ko talaga umarte. Nag-workshop ako ng acting and because of that, I fell in love at first sight with the art.”Though Neil is a known figure in the industry, Joaquin said his father did not influence him into wanting to become an actor.“Not really, actually. Like, I wanted to go in on my own accord,” he said. “Nagkataon lang na director siya and producer siya. He gave me a lot of advice. ‘Yung mga payo niya talaga valuable.”Joaquin also spoke warmly about his relationship with Angel, whom he refers to as “Tita Angel.”“We’re really good,” he said. “Parang friends kami lahat. Hindi ko ramdam ‘yung ‘they’re above me’ sort of thing. They treat me like anybody else. But of course, with the motherly aspect there and the fatherly aspect.”He described Angel as one of the sweetest people he knows and said her guidance has been meaningful as he starts building his acting career.“She’s one of the sweetest human beings alive,” Joaquin said. “If you get to know Tita Angel, magugulat ka talaga how humble and how sweet she is as a person.”Beyond their bond at home, Joaquin also sees Angel as a mentor in acting.“Parang mentor figure ko si Tita Angel, kasi idol ko talaga siya,” he said. “I’ve watched a few of her movies, and the advice that she gives me is also really golden. Whether it’s technical or kung sa mindset, lahat ginto.”According to Joaquin, Angel’s mentorship is focused more on his craft than on how he handles interviews or public appearances.“More of mentor siya sa akin in the acting aspect,” he said. “Tinuturuan niya ako paano umarte nang maayos, nang magaling.”Joaquin also reflected on growing up in a non-traditional family setup and said he considers himself fortunate that the important people in his life have remained close and civil with one another.His parents separated when he was still very young, but Joaquin said this arrangement always felt normal to him.“I believe I am blessed enough to not have seen them together,” he said. “Normal sa ’kin growing up na to see them, you know, magkaibang bahay and they’re seeing people, and that was okay for me.”Their setup, he said, feels like something out of a sitcom. “It’s like, parang, ‘Modern Family’ vibe setup,” Joaquin said. “And it’s really happy to see.”He shared that his mother, Sunshine, his father Neil, Angel, and even his grandmother all get along well, especially during important moments in his life.“It’s funny on paper and it’s funny to look at na ‘yung mom ko, si Tita Angel, ‘yung dad ko, tsaka ‘yung lola ko, sila palagi ‘yung magkasama,” he said. “And it’s funny in a good way. It’s like, ‘oh, posible pala ‘to.’”For Joaquin, their family dynamic proves that a “broken family” does not always mean a sad one.“Na porke’t broken family, hindi ibig sabihin malungkot,” he said. “Masaya. It’s really happy with us.”As he begins his journey in showbiz, Joaquin said he is grateful to have a family that supports him fully.“For me, personally, towards them, I think what I could do to make them proud is for me to do my best and to excel,” he said. “I just wanna do my best, I wanna do better.”<div>WATCH the full interview:</div><div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1o31JTwh1gY?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </div>

Joaquin Arce is entering showbiz with a strong support system behind him, and among the people helping guide him is none other than actress Angel Locsin.

Joaquin Arce is entering showbiz with a strong support system behind him, and among the people helping guide him is none other than actress Angel Locsin.