CJ Navato finds calling in theater
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CJ Navato finds calling in theater
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MANILA -- After five successful stage productions, with the most recent the upcoming “Sideshow: The Musical,” Kapamilya actor CJ Navato believes he has found his calling in theater.
MANILA -- After five successful stage productions, with the most recent the upcoming “Sideshow: The Musical,” Kapamilya actor CJ Navato believes he has found his calling in theater.
Navato is set to take on the role of Terry in the stage production, which tells the true story of conjoined twins Violet and Daisy. The run is directed by Toff de Venecia and the Musical direction by Ejay Yatco.
Navato is set to take on the role of Terry in the stage production, which tells the true story of conjoined twins Violet and Daisy. The run is directed by Toff de Venecia and the Musical direction by Ejay Yatco.
“Na-enjoy ko talaga po. I think doon yung puso ko, this is where it was calling me. Iba joy nararamdaman ko, I keep wanting more. Gusto ko balikan prods ko kung pwede. Ang dami ko pwede matutunan,” he said on Wednesday.
“Na-enjoy ko talaga po. I think doon yung puso ko, this is where it was calling me. Iba joy nararamdaman ko, I keep wanting more. Gusto ko balikan prods ko kung pwede. Ang dami ko pwede matutunan,” he said on Wednesday.
“Theather lang din makabigbay ng chance ma showcase kung ano kaya ko— magpatawa, singing, dancing, acting, magpaiyak. Gusto ko magpasaya ng tao,” he added.
“Theather lang din makabigbay ng chance ma showcase kung ano kaya ko— magpatawa, singing, dancing, acting, magpaiyak. Gusto ko magpasaya ng tao,” he added.
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After years in the industry, Navato shared that he received his first nomination for “One More Chance,” his first lead role, reassuring him that he’s on the right track.
After years in the industry, Navato shared that he received his first nomination for “One More Chance,” his first lead role, reassuring him that he’s on the right track.
The actor was considered in the Best Actor in a Musical category of the Aliw Awards.
The actor was considered in the Best Actor in a Musical category of the Aliw Awards.
“Thankful ako na-nominate ako. Panalo na iyon, It felt I must be where I should be,” he reasoned.
“Thankful ako na-nominate ako. Panalo na iyon, It felt I must be where I should be,” he reasoned.
With a string of productions already under his belt such as “Charot,”and “Liwanag da Dilim,” Navato said theater is still a constant learning experience.
With a string of productions already under his belt such as “Charot,”and “Liwanag da Dilim,” Navato said theater is still a constant learning experience.
“Hindi ako naubusan. I never felt more 'wala ako alam.' Bago sakin. Ang dami ko need kalimutan,” he said. “Theater is not just camera, but radiating the personality. Perfectionist ako, I want to push myself.”
“Hindi ako naubusan. I never felt more 'wala ako alam.' Bago sakin. Ang dami ko need kalimutan,” he said. “Theater is not just camera, but radiating the personality. Perfectionist ako, I want to push myself.”
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While he is mainly focused on live productions, Navato said he is still open to going on-screen projects.
While he is mainly focused on live productions, Navato said he is still open to going on-screen projects.
"I am still with Star Magic. If may offers, I am open. I have guesting. I am happy to do so. Masaya lang din theater,” he said."
"I am still with Star Magic. If may offers, I am open. I have guesting. I am happy to do so. Masaya lang din theater,” he said."
Also part of the cast is Jon Santos, Tanya Manalang, Reb Atadero, Marynor Madamesila, Krystal Kane, Molly Langley, Vien King, Tim Pavino, Marvin Ong, Joshua Cabiladas, among others.
Also part of the cast is Jon Santos, Tanya Manalang, Reb Atadero, Marynor Madamesila, Krystal Kane, Molly Langley, Vien King, Tim Pavino, Marvin Ong, Joshua Cabiladas, among others.
“Sideshow: The Musical” is set to run from July 26 to August 17.
“Sideshow: The Musical” is set to run from July 26 to August 17.
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