Rico Blanco on acting: 'Wala akong long-term master plan'

Bernie Franco

<div><img src='' alt='012713-rico_main.jpg' width='305' height='290' align='left' border='0'>Rico Blanco just made his TV comeback with <i>May Isang Pangarap</i>, the afternoon teleserye which premiered last January 21 and also stars Vina Morales and Carmina Villaroel. Rico, who first rose to fame as part of a band then a solo singer, made his acting debut via the now defunct teleserye <i>Imortal</i>, which starred Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz.</div><div><br/></div><div>Rico said that he has accomplished more than he has dream of, especially when it comes to his music. However, with the opportunities still coming his way, the singer-turned-actor does not want to waste them. “[If] the blessings will continue to come, I’ll keep on being appreciative.</div><div><br/></div><div>“<i>Ang plano ko na</i> ever since I came back <i>kung ano ang medyo</i> feel <i>kong gawin, kung ano ang magpapasaya sa akin…  ito </i>[acting] <i>gusto kasi ng</i> mom <i>ko [para sa akin]</i>, <i>gusto ng </i>dad <i>ko. Masaya ang lola ko</i>, [she’s] always <i>na lang</i> in her room and watching TV the whole time.” Rico said that seeing his family being delighted with him acting, gives him a boost.</div><div><br/></div><div>As to the possibility of acting for the long haul, Rico replied, “<i>Wala akong</i> long-term master plan. <i>Ngayon talaga</i> as long as I’m not stepping on other people, I’m keeping my word, I’ll do whatever will make me happy.”</div><div><br/></div><div>Since he previously tried acting via <i>Imortal</i>, Rico was asked if he is now used to the idea of getting less privacy and his personal life getting scrutinized.  “<i>Okay naman sa akin, kaya lang nahihiya ako sa</i> production ‘<i>pag ‘yun</i> (personal life)<i> na lang ‘yung nalalagay na ganun imbes na ‘yung</i> show,” he reasoned. “<i>Andami nating napag-usapan tapos ‘yung isang</i> comment <i>lang [ang mailalabas]</i>. But I understand some [reporters] will want to shortcut to doing an article.</div><div><br/></div><div>“<i>Ako kasi </i>I’m game. <i>Wala naman akong tinatago</i> [or] anything. I’m friends with everyone.<i> Siguro </i>in short na lang, if someone is not part of a project, <i>nakakahiya kasi mag-</i>comment about them. If you respond na medyo friendly, ‘<i>pag lumabas sabihin ginamit mo ang</i> person <i>na wala. ‘Pag</i> flat out <i>na </i>sharp [<i>na</i>] ‘no’ <i>[ang isinagot</i> <i>mo]</i> <i>para walang sasabihin, bastos [o] suplado [ka].</i> It’s really no win <i>talaga</i>… but I understand,” he said.</div><div><br/></div>

Singer-turned-actor Rico Blanco says he will act as long as he enjoys what he is doing.

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