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Young stars have no respect for older actors–Robin Padilla

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According to Robin Padilla, young stars nowadays lack the acknowledgment and respect for senior actors whenever they cross paths or are present in the same place.

 “I must say that it’s so different these days as compared to my time,” he avers. “There’s really something amiss when it comes to showing respect for older or more veteran stars. Contemporary young stars don’t know how to show it and they’re not the slightest concerned on the matter.”

Binoe reveals that he himself has an experience of this kind.

 “Oh, yes! Many times actually. You meet this young crop of stars in the elevator and they’ll not acknowledge you as if you were non-existent. Sometimes, I’m tempted to say, ‘Hey! I’m Robin Padilla!’ But of course, you don’t want to impose on them, right?”

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This development saddens the Sana Dalawa ang Puso lead.

 “It’s because I was brought up in an era where junior stars have high respect for their senior counterparts. Like Boss Vic (del Rosario, Jr.) of Viva. For the longest time, I worked with them. Snubbing senior stars was a big no-no for him. He would talk to the stars personally to explain this. That’s the system I’m used to that’s why I’m somewhat disappointed with the present set-up.”

Robin reiterates though that he’s not obliging the generation of young stars to do such although he’s searching for that tradition in contemporary setting.

 “I just miss it but I cannot impose or oblige the young stars of today to do the same. I don’t want it to become a big issue.”

Speaking of being a senior in the industry, the Pilipinas Got Talent  judge doesn’t hide his true age.

 “I’m proud to say that I’m now 48 years old. Why would I be shy to reveal my true age? What matters, I’m happy to still be here in showbiz. I was able to meet this fresh crop of talents. It’s a blessing to have met them at this time. For me, it’s an asset.

 “One thing more, reaching this stage in your life gives you an authority to speak up on certain things. Being part of the so-called old school has its positive side. Just like when I get asked what my secret success formula is, I realize that it’s the humility that I have after all these years,” ends Binoe.

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2017 was a year of realization for Judy Ann Santos about her life in show business.

 “That’s true! It’s all about acceptance of everything that’s taking place— the change, the trend and the fast turnover of stars,” she says.

The actress, who’s headlining the movie Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes opposite Angelica Panganiban, knows that she can’t be at the top forever.

 “When I see the present crop of young stars, how popular they are at present, I couldn’t help but just smile and feel thankful because at one point in your life, you were there as well. I know that time will come that the public would forget you. I’m in the middle of that. More fresh faces will crop up in the coming days and our batch will gradually disappear from the scene. I’m very much aware of that. But at the end of the day, you will realize that life is good!”

She’s been working for more than 30 years now and still, she remains a famous fixture in the ‘biz.

 “Of course, I’m grateful. It makes me feel proud that I’ve reached this stature. But I must admit that despite this, there are still moments when I doubt my capability, as if I’m back into baby steps once again. Looking back, I realize that maybe, I really had to undergo everything that I went through before or else, I would have been a different person now,” states Juday.

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