EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Padilla teaches Kathryn Bernardo how to handle bashers

As one of the hottest heartthrobs in showbiz today, Daniel Padilla said he is still learning how to handle the stress of juggling everyday taping for his top-rated show Pangako Sa ‘Yo and his numerous endorsements. “May stress pero hindi ko rin alam pano ko na-ha-handle (laughs). Pero yes I’m very happy pa rin ako. Stressed lang ako pero happy naman ako,” he said.

DJ admitted that his popularity has its challenges and he tries to do his best everyday. "Pinakagusto ko everything sa showbiz. Gusto ko talaga everything hindi ako nagbibiro. Masaya ang showbiz eh. Sobrang challenging so ako parang lagi lang akong challenge accepted. Pinaka-challenging para sa akin ang pag-practice ng craft ko. Kung paano mo hihigitan yung last mong ginawa,” he told Push.com.ph.

The Pangako Sa ‘Yo star said that when it comes to his role as Angelo in the Primetime Bida series, he has learned to grow with his role. "Kahit naman sa acting wala ng effort yung pag-ma-mature nung role, hindi yung acting pero kung paano ko atakihin hindi na namin pinipilit na magmukhang matanda or anything, talagang wala na. Sakto na rin sa edad namin kaya panalo so hindi na kami nahihirapan. Siyempre yung acting mahirap yung pag-act ng pagiging mature,” he explained.

Even when it comes to his singing career, DJ said he considers it a challenge. The Kapamilya actor said it does not come as natural to him as playing his bass guitar. "Hindi. Dyusko. Medyo walanghiya na ako ngayon di ba sa pagkanta? (laughs) Pero hindi naman ako yung magiging ano sa pagiging recording artist. Ginagawa ko naman yun para sa mga supporters ko dahil di ba kasiyahan nila yun? Tinutuloy ko. Gusto ko lang sila maging masaya,” he shared.

After dealing with numerous intrigues ever since joining the industry, DJ said he has learned to handle detractors especially those who bash him online.  "Ever since naman hindi naman ako naaapektuhan sa kanila. Lalo na ngayon. Parang wala na akong paki talaga sa mundo (laughs) hindi loko lang ha. Kung wala namang maitutulong sa akin bakit ko naman papansinin. Kung wala namang sinasabing maayos huwag mo na lang pansinin. Siyempre madaling sabihin pero pag nababasa mo mas mahirap. Ang maganda sa akin wala naman akong social media so okay lang (laughs),” he admitted.

DJ said he also taught his love team partner Kathryn Bernardo how to not be upset when reading negative comments online. "Tinuruan ko na yun. Sabi ko lahat ng mga masasamang tao may paglalagyan yan (laughs). Hindi, sinabi ko sa kanya, ‘Hayaan mo silang mag sabi ng kahit ano basta wag mo na lang pansinin.’ Yun nga kasi lahat nga ng tao may paglalagyan sa tamang panahon. Kaya huwag na lang natin silang pansinin,” he revealed.

Outside of showbiz, DJ said he still makes sure to make time for his younger siblings whom he lives with in their home in a village along Tandang Sora, Quezon city. "Oo naman. After nga nung recording ko sa bahay na ako. Merong time for family naman,” he said.

But even with all the blessings in his life right now, DJ saidhe is always aiming higher for his dreams. "Oo naman may mahihiling pa ako. Tuloy tuloy pang mga mabubuting nangyayari sa akin.”