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TWBA Toplist: These 8 celebrities actually consider bidding showbiz farewell 

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Mary Ann Bardinas

Many people aspire to make it to the entertainment scene, whether to showcase and develop their passion and talents, fulfill their dream of being seen on the big screen, or experience the lush and glamorous celebrity life. However, we all know that showbiz is not only glitz and glamour since being in front of the camera or a crowd, not to mention working long hours and in various locations and circumstances, can be exhausting and draining, too. Besides, being public figures makes celebrities prone to bashing and controversies that may take a toll on their mental health as well. Thus, regardless of how passionate actors can be in their craft, it’s not surprising if some of them have already considered bidding the industry adios. Just like the celebrities in this TWBA Toplist who candidly ‘fessed up about it during their respective interviews on <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/tonightwithboyabunda" target="_blank">Tonight With Boy Abunda</a>. Let’s start with Kathryn Bernardo, who has been in the local entertainment scene ever since her child star days. She may have become one of the most illustrious and talented stars in the country, but did you know that she considered staying out of the limelight? The Asia’s Superstar told the King of Talk that she actually used to ask what would happen to her career as she had to wait for quite some time for her next project after her impressive stint in the 2010 remake of <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-photos/140080317-throwback-mara-clara-2010-14805" target="_blank">Mara Clara</a>. But it was during her <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/lalunasangre" target="_blank">La Luna Sangre</a> days that she felt the urge to quit, as she admitted that the nasty comments and opinions of people on social media had taken a toll on her. Fortunately, she was able to overcome it, as she has gone on to become one of the most sought-after and influential personalities at present. Following her momentous victory in The X Factor Philippines in 2012, KZ Tandingan confessed to Tito Boy that she actually thought of walking away from the spotlight. According to her, it was mainly because she felt like she was slowly losing her authentic self as an artist as her career continued to progress. Thus, she was left with no choice but to initially conform to what others wanted to see from her. With the success she’s been reaping as the “Asia’s Soul Supreme,” she has nothing but gratitude that she didn’t pursue the idea of going back to her hometown and studying again.He may be one of the top artists of his generation, but little did we know that Enrique actually used to consider walking away from showbiz when things became overwhelming for him. Yet he chose to stay and not surrender, with Liza Soberano and his family being his sources of strength and inspiration to keep going. Despite being young and new to the industry, Jane de Leon admitted that there were instances in her life when she got tired and desperate and felt like giving up. She told the host, “Na-feel ko po ‘yon na kakayanin ko ba ‘to? May opportunity pa bang mangyayari sa akin? Nainip din po ako, Tito Boy, pero siyempre hindi po ako tumigil doon at lalo pa akong lumaban. Kung kaya nila, kaya ko rin. Lahat po gagawin ko para sa family ko.” Fortunately, she didn’t give up as she became one of the hottest stars of her generation and was chosen to take on the coveted titular role in <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/darna" target="_blank">Mars Ravelo’s Darna</a> in 2022.There’s definitely no doubt that Jed Madela is one of the greatest singers in the country. But with the continuously growing number of new breeds of singers in recent years, he couldn’t help but feel “insignificant,” so the idea of quitting showbiz already crossed his mind. “Ang daming naglalabasang bago, ang daming naglalabasang mas magagaling na mas nakakakagat ng audience. And there was a point na talagang sinabi ko parang pagod na ako. No matter how hard I tried, no matter how hard I pushed myself, I tried to conform kung anong uso…pero wala,” he confessed to Tito Boy. Thankfully, he was surrounded by the right people then, who encouraged him to just carry on. Being one of the most celebrated multi-hyphenates in the local entertainment scene, it probably came as a surprise to many when Regine Velasquez-Alcasid divulged to the King of Talk that she actually considered bidding showbiz farewell, especially during the times when she would encounter vocal problems that really traumatized her. However, even though her voice is not as reliable as before, the Asia’s Songbird has found herself more passionate about singing. Besides, she also realized that her concerts are not for her anymore but for her fans, who haven’t stop supporting her over the years. “Totoo bang magaling ako?” This was the question that Carlo Aquino asked himself during those times when no projects were coming in for him. He admitted getting depressed and feeling upset towards the industry since he’s been so passionate about acting ever since he was a kid. He once thought of quitting for good and going to the United States, but couldn’t think of any job that he could do there. Sealing off this list is Richard Gutierrez, who ‘fessed up that despite the fame and influence that their clan possesses, there was actually a point in his life when he considered leaving the industry to start a normal life abroad together with his family – just like what his dad, Eddie Gutierrez, used to do when he and his siblings were still young. Rchard already had it all planned out until a remarkable comeback project was offered to him, which made him realize that he was really destined to be in the local entertainment industry. Whose confession shocked you the most, Kapamilya?

The eight celebrities in this Tonight With Boy Abunda Toplist got candid as they confessed considering the idea of quitting at some point in their respective showbiz journeys. 