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Actor Bibo Bayona said the Film Development Council of the Philippines' Masters Acting Workshop rekindled his passion for acting, inspiring him to pursue more projects despite balancing a full-time corporate career.

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Josh Mercado

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784860702727image0 (21).jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Bibo Bayona (center) poses for photo with Rica Arevalo, Joel Lamangan, Laurice Guillen, and Joey Reyes. FDCP</div>Actor Bibo Bayona said the Film Development Council of the Philippines&#x27; Masters Acting Workshop rekindled his passion for acting, inspiring him to pursue more projects despite balancing a full-time corporate career.Out of over a hundred applicants, Bayona was one of 20 chosen to attend the prestigious acting workshop sponsored by the FDCP. It was conducted by respected and seasoned directors Laurice Guillen, Joel Lamangan, and the agency&#x27;s chairman, Joey Reyes — to whom all Bayona expressed gratitude.In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Bayona discussed how he made the cut, sharing what the process was like.“I saw this FDCP post that my friend shared. I was actually in Bangkok at the time, on vacation with my mother. Then I got excited when I saw the post, sent an audition video, and filled out the forms with my previous projects,” Bayona said.“What was on my mind at the time was whether I should try to see if I could still act or perform. I&#x27;ve been very busy with my work in the corporate world outside of showbiz. So that Facebook post rekindled my passion. I&#x27;ve always believed that there&#x27;s no harm in trying. Also, everyone wants to be coached by direk Laurice, direk Joel, and direk Joey, right?” Bayona added.<div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784860751749image1 (11).jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/> Bibo Bayona talks about acting. FDCP </div>When he was accepted into the acting workshop, he felt the fire return, realizing that his passion for acting would never fade.“True enough, during the 10-day highly specialized acting for camera and working with directors, I felt as if I had given everything acting had to offer. It was an unforgettable experience that redefined acting and the truth behind it,” he told ABS-CBN News.Sharing the lessons he learned from Guillen, Lamangan, and Reyes, he went on, “During this workshop, I learned how to identify layers of complexity in a screenplay through script analysis. The acting drills helped me hone my craft from technique to mindset, which includes what it takes to perform with confidence, consistency, discipline, and persistence. The workshop gave me a solid understanding of how to break down a script and bring the character to life.”<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784860777569image2 (5).jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Bibo Bayona showcases acting abilities. FDCP </div>Thanking the veteran filmmakers, he added, “And, of course, as actors, we should always be willing to learn things that only experts can teach. The time I spent with directors Laurice, Joel, and Joey was memorable. They were all very welcoming.”Bayona, who began acting in 2015 in independent films and television shows, is now a unit manager for Manulife Philippines. Despite having a full-time job, he said he intends to accept projects, particularly now that his passion for acting has been reignited thanks to the Masters Acting Workshop.“There&#x27;s a side of acting that feels liberating because you get to play roles that are completely different from your real-life persona. I always take every role seriously — no matter how small,” he ended.

Out of over a hundred applicants, actor Bibo Bayona was one of 20 chosen to attend the prestigious Masters Acting Workshop sponsored by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP).

Out of over a hundred applicants, actor Bibo Bayona was one of 20 chosen to attend the prestigious Masters Acting Workshop sponsored by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP).

Bibo Bayona rekindles passion for acting after FDCP workshop

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Bibo Bayona rekindles passion for acting after FDCP workshop

Josh Mercado

Published July 24, 2026 11:17 AM PHT

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