Paulo Avelino
NANGHIHINAYANG ang award-winning actor na si Paulo Avelino na hindi natuloy ang pelikulang gagawin sana niya kung saan gaganap siya bilang transgender.
Isa ito sa mga role na matagal nang gustong gawin ng Kapamilya star dahil feeling niya mas maipakikita niya ang kanyang versatility as an actor.
Ayon kay Paulo, marami pa siyang gustong i-portray na karakter sa teleserye at pelikula at isa na nga riyan ang pagganap ng pagiging all-out beki.
“As long as it’s something I haven’t done in the past, as long as it’s something new or something that would challenge me at least,” pahayag ni Paulo sa chikahan nila ni G3 San Diego.
Dito na nga naikuwento ng binata na nakahanda na siyang gumanap bilang transgender man sa ilang project ngunit hindi ito natuloy.
“I actually was, for a couple of films pero hindi natuloy, sayang. I wasn’t sure if it would get approved or what. It’s something I haven’t done before. I would do it,” pahayag ng aktor.
Kung matatandaan, bumida na noon si Paulo sa 2018 Star Cinema movie na “Kasal” kung saan gumanap siyang bading na nag-try magpakalalaki para kay Bea Alonzo.
“I’ve done a few personas before for work. A long, long time ago I did Bebot for Eat Bulaga. I think I did makeup and hair for The General’s Daughter. There’s a scene there na kailangan. It’s fun.
“But I wish I could like embody maybe a more consistent character for a whole film. I really have nothing specific kasi you only see the magic of the character once you read the material.
“Parang I always look for something I haven’t done before, something different,” aniya pa.
Samantala, napag-usapan din sa nasabing panayam ang tungkol sa mahigit isang taon nang tigil-operasyon ng mga sinehan kaya puro digital o online na ngayon ang pagpapalabas ng mga pelikula.
“It could never replace the experience of watching a movie in a cinema, like having people around you, minsan may nakakainis pa na tumutunog na cellphone.
“But it’s always an experience. I remember the first time I went inside a cinema in Baguio City when I was young, the first movie I watched was Little Rascals but until today I can’t forget the experience.
“Maybe it’s a theatrical thing that you watch sa sinehan. But it’s hard times for everyone. Not just in any industry but also in our industry.
“There’ so much content so I don’t think we should stop. I think it’s a good thing that we are adjusting to these hard times when we’re transcending into something else, being more viable to every Filipino. Mas madali,” paliwanag pa ni Paulo.