Ivana Alawi reveals biggest challenge in ‘A Family Affair’: ‘Pinaka nahirapan ako sa mga iyakan!’ | ABS-CBN
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Ivana Alawi reveals biggest challenge in ‘A Family Affair’: ‘Pinaka nahirapan ako sa mga iyakan!’
Ivana Alawi reveals biggest challenge in ‘A Family Affair’: ‘Pinaka nahirapan ako sa mga iyakan!’
Rhea Manila Santos
Published Jun 25, 2022 04:30 PM PHT
As the premiere for her first major teleserye draws near, Ivana Alawi said she was aware of just how important it was to do her best while shooting the series in Visayas starting last year.
As the premiere for her first major teleserye draws near, Ivana Alawi said she was aware of just how important it was to do her best while shooting the series in Visayas starting last year.
“First time ko makapunta ng Masbate and sobra akong excited. Sobrang ganda ng place. Nakapag-vlog din ako dun and even the people there, sobrang marespeto, sobrang mabait. So wala akong masabi.
“First time ko makapunta ng Masbate and sobra akong excited. Sobrang ganda ng place. Nakapag-vlog din ako dun and even the people there, sobrang marespeto, sobrang mabait. So wala akong masabi.
“I really want to go back. It’s really a beautiful place. Masaya siya. Actually nag-enjoy kami. Parang hindi kami nag-ta-trabaho nun. Kasi kunwari pag nasa beach naman ako usually naman ginagawa ko nag-ho-horseback riding sa beach kahit before, pag nasa Balesin. So masaya siya. At saka sila direk hindi nila ako pini-pressure na kailangan ganito, magpa-sexy ka. Just be yourself kung ano yung who you are,” she recalled.
“I really want to go back. It’s really a beautiful place. Masaya siya. Actually nag-enjoy kami. Parang hindi kami nag-ta-trabaho nun. Kasi kunwari pag nasa beach naman ako usually naman ginagawa ko nag-ho-horseback riding sa beach kahit before, pag nasa Balesin. So masaya siya. At saka sila direk hindi nila ako pini-pressure na kailangan ganito, magpa-sexy ka. Just be yourself kung ano yung who you are,” she recalled.
In her current role, Ivana said she was challenged when it came to the dramatic scenes because of her upbeat personality.
In her current role, Ivana said she was challenged when it came to the dramatic scenes because of her upbeat personality.
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“Si Cherry Red kasi mapagmahal din sa pamilya. So nung binabasa ko yung script, pareho na pareho kami na mahal na mahal namin yung pamilya namin and if you watch my vlogs makikita mo kung gaano ko vina-value ang family ko.
“Si Cherry Red kasi mapagmahal din sa pamilya. So nung binabasa ko yung script, pareho na pareho kami na mahal na mahal namin yung pamilya namin and if you watch my vlogs makikita mo kung gaano ko vina-value ang family ko.
“Siguro yung pinaka nahirapan ako sa mga iyakan (laughs). Kasi pag umiyak ako yung pabebe lang tapos dito pag yung mga drama talagang you really have to do well and na-pe-pressure ako dun. Sabi ko oh my gosh parang, ‘Direk, pang-drama ba ako? Parang pang-comedy (laughs).’
“Siguro yung pinaka nahirapan ako sa mga iyakan (laughs). Kasi pag umiyak ako yung pabebe lang tapos dito pag yung mga drama talagang you really have to do well and na-pe-pressure ako dun. Sabi ko oh my gosh parang, ‘Direk, pang-drama ba ako? Parang pang-comedy (laughs).’
“Tapos sinasabi naman nila na kaya ko naman. Sobrang happy ko naman na sinasabi nila direk na they believe in me and hindi nila ako pini-pressure na umiyak. Kung anong kaya mo, ibigay, ibigay mo, kasi maganda. So na-inspire din ako to do better,” she admitted.
“Tapos sinasabi naman nila na kaya ko naman. Sobrang happy ko naman na sinasabi nila direk na they believe in me and hindi nila ako pini-pressure na umiyak. Kung anong kaya mo, ibigay, ibigay mo, kasi maganda. So na-inspire din ako to do better,” she admitted.
Ivana also about how nervous she was working with her real-life crushes Sam Milby and Gerald Anderson in the project.
Ivana also about how nervous she was working with her real-life crushes Sam Milby and Gerald Anderson in the project.
“Kasi sa iba katulad kay Gerald, nahihiya akong biruin pa. Kasi si Gerald naman he’s very professional sa taping. Pag nag-i-internalize siya, pumapasok siya sa character, ang galing talaga. So parang ako na nahiya. Ayoko magbiro kay Gerald kasi professional talaga.
“Kasi sa iba katulad kay Gerald, nahihiya akong biruin pa. Kasi si Gerald naman he’s very professional sa taping. Pag nag-i-internalize siya, pumapasok siya sa character, ang galing talaga. So parang ako na nahiya. Ayoko magbiro kay Gerald kasi professional talaga.
“He’s very, very maalaga sa co-stars niya at sa lahat so yun ang nakakatuwa sa kanya. Lahat sila actually very maalaga. Sobrang bait nila lalo na si Gerald. Kasi more on nakaka-eksena ko ngayon si Gerald recently. Sobrang na-ta-touch ako sa pagiging maalaga niya.
“He’s very, very maalaga sa co-stars niya at sa lahat so yun ang nakakatuwa sa kanya. Lahat sila actually very maalaga. Sobrang bait nila lalo na si Gerald. Kasi more on nakaka-eksena ko ngayon si Gerald recently. Sobrang na-ta-touch ako sa pagiging maalaga niya.
“Kasi may scene na tumatakbo akong nakapaa tapos siya mismo yung nagwawalis. Sabi ni Gerald sa akin, ‘Ha tatakbo ka wala kang tsinelas?’ Pero sabi ko nalinis na nila so okay lang yan. Sabi niya, ‘Hindi, hindi akin na yung walis. Walisin ko ulit.’ Baka kasi may bubog or something kahit nalinis na siya ng production. Nagwawalis siya. Sabi ko sobrang bait naman,” she said.
“Kasi may scene na tumatakbo akong nakapaa tapos siya mismo yung nagwawalis. Sabi ni Gerald sa akin, ‘Ha tatakbo ka wala kang tsinelas?’ Pero sabi ko nalinis na nila so okay lang yan. Sabi niya, ‘Hindi, hindi akin na yung walis. Walisin ko ulit.’ Baka kasi may bubog or something kahit nalinis na siya ng production. Nagwawalis siya. Sabi ko sobrang bait naman,” she said.
Aside from pursuing an acting career, Ivana said she is also balancing her time growing her businesses with the help of her family.
Aside from pursuing an acting career, Ivana said she is also balancing her time growing her businesses with the help of her family.
“I think importante na may nag-ma-manage. Katulad sa business ko yung family ko is actually helping me. Yung mama ko, ate ko, kuya ko, si Mona, so kahit nasa taping ako, I feel safe. Kasi nga alam ko naman may nag-ma-manage ng business and nakaka-focus ako sa pag-taping. Sa vlogging naman, kunwari may naisip ako in advance, shinu-shoot ko siya and then linalabas ko siya every week,” she explained.
“I think importante na may nag-ma-manage. Katulad sa business ko yung family ko is actually helping me. Yung mama ko, ate ko, kuya ko, si Mona, so kahit nasa taping ako, I feel safe. Kasi nga alam ko naman may nag-ma-manage ng business and nakaka-focus ako sa pag-taping. Sa vlogging naman, kunwari may naisip ako in advance, shinu-shoot ko siya and then linalabas ko siya every week,” she explained.
The 25-year-old actress also stressed the importance of always prioritizing her family no matter how busy her schedule can get.
The 25-year-old actress also stressed the importance of always prioritizing her family no matter how busy her schedule can get.
“I think importante lang na may family time kami. That we don’t post everything. Siguro pag meron kaming time to vlog, hindi kami yung bawat na ginagawa namin vini-video ko. So there is still time for us for family time.
“I think importante lang na may family time kami. That we don’t post everything. Siguro pag meron kaming time to vlog, hindi kami yung bawat na ginagawa namin vini-video ko. So there is still time for us for family time.
“Kapag may mga problema kami or kapag may personal issues ako, I always try to keep it and resolve it by myself. Hindi talaga kami ma-post. I don’t think kailangan nila ng protection ko kasi lahat sila malalaki na lalo na si mama (laughs). Andiyan naman si mama magbantay,” she added.
“Kapag may mga problema kami or kapag may personal issues ako, I always try to keep it and resolve it by myself. Hindi talaga kami ma-post. I don’t think kailangan nila ng protection ko kasi lahat sila malalaki na lalo na si mama (laughs). Andiyan naman si mama magbantay,” she added.
A Family Affair stars Ivana Alawi, Gerald Anderson, Sam Milby, Jake Ejercito and Jameson Blake. Directed by Jerome Pobocan and Raymund Ocampo. The series will premiere on June 27, 2022, replacing The Broken Marriage Vow on A2Z, TV5, and worldwide via the The Filipino Channel.
A Family Affair stars Ivana Alawi, Gerald Anderson, Sam Milby, Jake Ejercito and Jameson Blake. Directed by Jerome Pobocan and Raymund Ocampo. The series will premiere on June 27, 2022, replacing The Broken Marriage Vow on A2Z, TV5, and worldwide via the The Filipino Channel.
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