Sometimes we just have to explore other ideas and not take comedians literally especially when words instantaneously come out of their mouth after being asked series of questions.
Case in point, when top comedienne Eugene Domingo said that she doesn’t like “drama,” we had to ask her one more time because we thought she meant something else.
“I mean I don’t like to do drama anymore because I have already done a serious role in Barber’s Tale. I prefer doing comedy because it doesn’t involve too much emotion yet the effect on the viewers is the same. You even make them happy,” Eugene told showbiz writers in a recent pocket press conference for the weekly comedy anthology, Dear Uge.
“It’s always better to make people laugh. Sabi nga nila, laughter is the best medicine. And you know, every time I do drama, I don’t eat. Doon galing ang mag hugot ko…sa gutom,” she said in jest.
Meanwhile, the 47-year-old actress is glad that through her show, Dear Uge, people tend to recognize her contribution as a comedian. She is also proud that in three years that the show is on air on GMA, it has already won numerous accolades. Most recent of which were the best comedy program trophies given by Gawad Tanglaw and Catholic Mass Media Awards, and when Eugene was named Comedy Actress of the Year by the Box-Office Entertainment Awards.
“Initially, Dear Uge was just an experiment, but people liked it so we continue doing the show featuring actors showing their comic side. And the actors we feature in the show are the ones that people normally see doing heavy drama,” she said.
The show, which marked its third year in February, is celebrating its anniversary for the whole year.
“That’s how we do it. We treat every episode special as if every episode is an anniversary episode. We have funny scripts, heartwarming stories. The viewers laugh but they also learn lessons and get advice on finding solutions to everyday concerns,” Eugene beamed with pride.
As part of making each episode special, the comedian was excited to reveal that Michael V. will appear as a guest on the show.
“It’s his way of returning the favor because I did a cameo on his directorial movie debut. I really appreciate his effort. I know he has a busy schedule,” she said.
For her parting words, Eugene said that apart from the comedy genius, she also wanted her “BFF” Ai-Ai delas Alas to guest in one of Dear Uge’s episodes.
“Hopefully she’ll be able to accommodate us on my birthday month, July. But we would have to save up. We need big money to afford her talent fee,” she ended with a loud laugh.
