Sinabihan daw noon si Lianne na napag-iiwanan na ng ibang kasabayan sa showbiz. Nakaramdam kaya siya ng inggit sa kapwa-artista na nabigyan na ng break sa kani-kanilang acting career?
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00:00 If it's for you, it's for you.
00:02 Yeah, I went through a lot.
00:04 No one gave me a role because I was in an awkward stage.
00:10 I didn't know where to put myself.
00:14 I didn't know where I was part of.
00:16 You know, their career really took off.
00:20 And you were left behind.
00:22 Because if I say that,
00:24 of course, it had an impact on me.
00:28 If you don't put in the effort,
00:30 you'll be left behind.
00:34 Updaters, we watched her as Hannah in "Lover and Liars".
00:44 And of course, as Beatriz Royales in "Royal Blood".
00:49 And now, she's part of "Sparkle 10".
00:52 What else should we look forward to from Ms. Leanne Valentin?
00:57 Yay! Hello!
00:59 Hello!
01:01 Good afternoon!
01:03 Were you surprised by our photos?
01:05 Yes, it was a blast!
01:07 It was a blast!
01:09 Because we really didn't eat, Sir Nelson.
01:11 I remember a week or two weeks before the shoot,
01:15 there was "Sparkle Fans Day".
01:17 We all got together.
01:20 And after that, we decided to eat last hurrah.
01:24 After "Sparkle Fans Day",
01:27 we ate a lot of pasta, bread,
01:30 all the carbs that we could eat.
01:33 And we decided that this was the last one.
01:35 We ate after the shoot.
01:38 So when we got to the shoot,
01:41 I said, "I have food if we don't eat."
01:44 Because we didn't eat.
01:46 We heard each other eating while we were lying down on the swimsuit.
01:52 When I saw the picture,
01:54 I was like, "Oh, Leanne is not a kid anymore."
01:57 Because it's coming from Tropang Pochi.
02:00 This is it.
02:02 Leanne is a real girl.
02:05 Actually, it's true.
02:08 A lot of people said, Sir Nelson,
02:10 that you're really old.
02:14 You're not the 9 years old
02:16 that we see in Tropang Pochi dancing and playing.
02:20 Actually, everyone who knows me
02:23 saw that, "Oh my gosh, you've really leveled up."
02:26 "We can't accept that you're a girl anymore."
02:28 Because you saw Sir Nelson,
02:30 that was our journey.
02:32 We were still young.
02:34 And the stage was in the middle.
02:36 We were like teens until we became adults.
02:40 So, you know,
02:43 the reaction is different.
02:45 The feeling is different.
02:47 If I were to ask you,
02:50 was it hard to adjust
02:53 from being a child star
02:55 to being a teenager
02:58 and then you're on that stage?
03:02 Yes, of course.
03:04 Because I've been a showbiz star for a long time,
03:09 Sir Nelson, since I was 9 years old.
03:12 And for me,
03:13 because it's me,
03:15 time is a big deal.
03:17 But I appreciated the growth
03:21 that I experienced,
03:23 the journey throughout.
03:25 And I'm really grateful for that.
03:27 But I was also surprised
03:29 that it's been a while
03:31 that I was just playing around.
03:35 And now, we're together in Sparkle 10.
03:38 I'm with Ashley, Faith.
03:42 We were just surprised that we're together now.
03:46 And of course,
03:47 I'm also very happy
03:49 because the people around me are very supportive.
03:53 I know them.
03:54 I'm with others.
03:55 You share your journey,
03:56 your personal journey with others.
03:57 And others also share their personal journey with me.
04:00 So, I'm very happy about that.
04:03 It's hard to adjust.
04:04 Yes, because it's normal
04:07 that you adjust to the situations.
04:11 But I don't know,
04:13 so far, and I feel sorry for Lorde,
04:16 I'm very supportive.
04:18 And I cherish every moment of the growth.
04:22 You said you've been an artist for a long time.
04:26 What do you think,
04:28 what did you learn over the years
04:31 that you want to impart to those who are just starting?
04:35 Yes, based on my experience,
04:40 you really need to cherish every moment.
04:44 Every growth, every ups and downs.
04:47 What you need to experience is
04:50 be grateful and look at the other side.
04:55 I've been an artist for a long time.
04:57 Since I was a child,
04:58 I went through the puberty stage.
05:00 I went through a time when I didn't have a show.
05:03 I went through a time when no one gave me a role
05:07 because I was in an awkward stage.
05:09 I didn't know where to put myself.
05:13 I didn't know where to be a part of.
05:16 But you know, instead of focusing on what if,
05:25 just focus on how to make yourself learn.
05:31 The skills, for example, for me, acting.
05:35 I really learned it by watching,
05:39 I did workshops and all.
05:41 I didn't feel the hardships
05:44 because I focused on improving myself.
05:50 So, what I can say to them is
05:53 instead of looking at the bad side or not having good experiences,
06:00 just focus on growth.
06:02 And it's part of the journey.
06:03 You'll reach your goal.
06:06 And if it's for you, it's for you.
06:08 For you, for you.
06:09 Sometimes, even if you're avoiding what's for you,
06:11 you'll still go for it.
06:14 Yes, because if you overthink everything,
06:16 for example, we're together in the showbiz,
06:23 as in, you know, their careers really increased.
06:28 And you, you're the one who's in charge.
06:30 I can say that.
06:32 Of course, it has an impact on me.
06:35 But I just realized and I just focused on
06:39 what's for me, is for me.
06:41 It will come and it will come.
06:43 But, Lian, of course,
06:47 you learned a lot about being a director.
06:51 What will you impart?
06:53 The relationships in the showbiz.
06:57 Yeah, actually, relationships are very important
07:00 when it comes to showbiz.
07:02 You have to be able to connect with people.
07:04 Because you can't just find people
07:11 or friends in showbiz.
07:14 That's true.
07:16 You can't just choose your friends wisely.
07:18 In all aspects.
07:20 And of course, when you see that
07:23 you clicked with this person,
07:26 you really value the friendship you have with that person.
07:30 Because it's like a family, right?
07:34 You'll always help each other.
07:35 And your friends in showbiz are always there for you.
07:40 Like Faith and I, we've been together for a long time.
07:44 Until now, our friendship is still there.
07:47 Because we value what we have.
07:51 We're really supporters of each other.
07:53 No competition at all.
07:55 Because they think that it's going to be a competition.
08:01 But it's not.
08:03 We're really friends from the very beginning.
08:07 What I learned from my time in showbiz is that
08:10 you deal with people,
08:13 but you always think that respect comes first.
08:19 Yes, of course.
08:21 Sometimes, you cannot be kind,
08:23 but you always have to go back to that.
08:26 If it boils down to a choice between anger and being kind,
08:33 choose being kind.
08:35 That's it.
08:36 But if you can't do it, at least respect the boundary.
08:40 How you deal with it.
08:44 Because even if you're fighting, you should have respect.
08:47 Yes, you should have respect.
08:51 That's it.
08:52 As we all know, respect begets respect.
08:56 If you're respected,
08:59 most of the time, you'll get respect back.
09:01 And if it does not, you can demand for respect.
09:05 Because I respected you.
09:07 Why don't you respect me?
09:09 Right?
09:10 Something like that.
09:11 Okay.
09:12 What do you think?
09:13 Why did you join Sparkle10?
09:18 Maybe, I saw the management of Sparkle10,
09:26 the hard work throughout the years.
09:29 They saw my growth and how much I love my craft.
09:35 But wait,
09:36 when I saw you there,
09:38 I still had one question in mind.
09:40 Is this 10 points ready for mature roles?
09:43 I think, because I've experienced mature roles,
09:49 and so far, I'm happy with the work I've done with it.
09:53 If you're asking if I'm still mature, let's see.
09:58 But for now, I'm happy with what I'm doing.
10:00 And with the boundaries I've created when it comes to mature roles.
10:05 Yes, there you go.
10:07 You know, your billboard,
10:10 this is what's been on the wall since the cold season.
10:16 This is what started the summer.
10:19 It's really summer.
10:21 Recently, we went to Sapporo, Japan.
10:24 I really enjoyed the cold.
10:27 That's how it is.
10:29 What are your next destinations?
10:33 I want to buy more of Japan.
10:37 I want to go to Disney.
10:41 I want to go to Universal.
10:43 DisneySea?
10:44 DisneySea.
10:45 I've already been there.
10:47 I've already been to Universal.
10:49 Really?
10:50 Because I still have a kid at heart.
10:52 Really?
10:53 I still go crazy because
10:55 I don't know, I want the feeling of being on a roller coaster.
10:59 You have butterflies in your stomach.
11:01 Really?
11:02 Yes.
11:03 I want to go on an adventure.
11:05 You're more of an adrenaline junkie.
11:08 Yes.
11:09 If you invite me to the Enchanted Kingdom, I'll go.
11:12 Really?
11:13 Yes.
11:14 Because I've already been on all of those.
11:16 I don't really enjoy it.
11:18 I'm also scared.
11:20 We're very opposite, Sir Nelson.
11:24 I might repeat the same things twice.
11:29 Maybe that's the plan.
11:31 Okay, what's next for you?
11:33 I told you we've already watched the two series, Lovers and Liars.
11:38 Of course, Royal Blood.
11:40 You were really something there.
11:43 Royal Blood?
11:46 Yes.
11:47 I don't know if I'll get you there.
11:54 You'll get me there?
11:56 You'll like me?
11:58 Yes, it's mixed.
12:00 Because it's new.
12:03 But I think that's the most challenging role, right?
12:07 Yes.
12:08 I thought that I'll be the one to do the most challenging role.
12:12 But Royal Blood is different.
12:15 Because it's not just a show.
12:18 It demands so much.
12:20 Yes, and all of you are amazing.
12:23 You're all amazing.
12:26 I don't know, before you take your turn,
12:29 what are you going to do?
12:32 Actually, Sir Nelson, I was really pressured when I got my role in Royal Blood.
12:38 Because I was thinking of my co-stars,
12:41 Rian Ramos, Tirso Cruz, Deng Dong Dante,
12:46 Michael Dyes.
12:47 This is different.
12:48 I really need to follow.
12:50 I mean, I need to.
12:52 I'm not going to be like, "I'll do it together."
12:54 I really need to follow.
12:57 All of them are giving their best 100%.
13:00 So why don't you give your 100%?
13:03 And I feel like if you don't put in the effort,
13:09 you'll be left behind.
13:12 Yes.
13:13 Especially our scenes, Sir Nelson.
13:15 Every scene is not just a scene.
13:20 It requires so much to help the audience.
13:25 It's not just Royal Blood,
13:27 you're also involved in Blood.
13:29 High Blood.
13:30 High Blood.
13:31 Royal High Blood.
13:34 But what's next for you?
13:36 Do you have any projects you're working on?
13:38 Right now, I'm doing "Walang Matigas na Pulisang Matinig na Misis" season.
13:42 So they put me in Rom-Com.
13:45 Rom-Com.
13:46 Are you comfortable with Rom-Com?
13:47 Because of course, the dramas, suspense,
13:51 this is Rom-Com.
13:53 Actually, to be honest, Sir Nelson,
13:56 I'm not that good with comedy.
13:58 Every time I joke, I feel like I'm cringing or I don't have the timing.
14:03 But so far, with the help of my co-actors,
14:09 especially Senator Bong and Binti,
14:12 they're really effortless.
14:14 They really put in the effort.
14:16 And that's where I get the tips.
14:18 I've been to the set of "Walang Matigas na Pulisang Matinig na Misis".
14:21 It's a happy set because you laugh even when you're off-cam.
14:27 Yes.
14:28 Sir Nelson, even before we take,
14:32 sometimes we bring laughter, jokes, and stories
14:36 and we can't take it properly.
14:38 Our rehearsal took 30 minutes because we bring so much.
14:45 Because everything is really in their nature, laughing.
14:50 And it's a new experience for me that I really want to try.
14:54 Because you know, I'm okay with Rom-Com.
14:59 I'm very open to new roles and new challenges.
15:03 And I'm really just going for it.
15:05 Because even if the genre or at least I tried,
15:11 at least I didn't get scared.
15:13 I pushed forward.
15:17 Lee, I'll just change. I'll get personal just a little bit.
15:21 We know that your heart is happy right now.
15:24 But is your boyfriend okay with the roles you're playing?
15:30 Yes.
15:32 Actually, my boyfriend is very supportive when it comes to my job,
15:38 when it comes to my roles.
15:40 Every time I tell him that I have these roles,
15:45 he's very, very happy for me, very supportive.
15:48 Of course, my boyfriend is non-showbiz.
15:51 And you know, this is the first time that he has a relationship
16:00 that has this job.
16:02 And you know, that's what I'm looking forward to in this job that I have.
16:09 But if I don't do anything, he'll be supportive to me.
16:13 He'll remind me how proud he is of the work I'm doing,
16:20 even if it's just a guesting.
16:22 And this is a job, right?
16:24 It's not like it's your life, right?
16:27 It's a part of your life, but it's not the definition of your life.
16:32 True. Actually, before he got divorced,
16:38 I told him that it's really hard to date someone,
16:42 in this industry, because the work that I have requires time.
16:50 Also, you're eating up your time because of tapings.
16:54 And there are roles that are given to me that I'll really change.
17:00 Especially if your boyfriend is very jealous, oh my gosh, it will not work.
17:07 Yes, but he's very supportive all throughout,
17:10 which I really, really appreciate.
17:12 And I can say I'm lucky.
17:14 Lee, before I let you go, I'll turn the tables around.
17:22 I usually end the podcast with asking my guest,
17:27 who is the one who will ask.
17:29 We call this segment, Ask Nelson.
17:32 If there's one question that you would like to ask, what is this?
17:35 Oh my, ooh!
17:38 Any question, at all.
17:40 Maybe I'll ask you, Sir Nelson.
17:45 You've been in this industry for so, so long.
17:52 And you know, you've experienced a lot that we haven't experienced yet.
17:58 What's your one advice to us when it comes to reaching the goal
18:06 in this kind of work?
18:08 Okay.
18:10 You know, to be honest, I'm sure you don't need advice
18:18 because you've been around for a while.
18:21 I mean, you're still young, your eyes are already open to things.
18:27 And showbiz is no different from real life.
18:29 Showbizness is no different from any other career.
18:34 You can be a doctor, a clerk, or what have you.
18:41 But there's one thing that I always say, every time.
18:45 I usually paint it as you're digging, digging,
18:50 and then you're digging deeper and deeper
18:55 in search for that diamond that you're looking for.
18:59 And then one day you just quit and say, "I've been digging for 50 feet,
19:04 I don't want to do it anymore."
19:06 But when you climb up, at that 50 feet, you quit.
19:13 And for all you know, the diamond is only 2 inches away.
19:18 So you'll never know when is that diamond going to pop out.
19:25 And if you quit, you'll never know.
19:28 Yes.
19:29 That's so nice!
19:32 Right?
19:34 It's like, you just push, push.
19:38 Yeah, just push.
19:39 I know it's hard.
19:40 Sometimes it gets to be hard.
19:42 Sometimes it gets to strain you physically, emotionally,
19:47 and everything, you just don't want to do it anymore.
19:50 And then, when I feel that, I think, I go back to my core.
19:56 Why did I start this? Why did I want this?
20:00 Because that's when I realize that maybe I have to walk further.
20:07 Because the further you walk, you get more of what you want.
20:14 You get what you want.
20:16 But sometimes, when you assess, you realize that you still have to walk further.
20:24 Don't quit.
20:26 Because there will come a time when you'll say, "I got the diamond."
20:32 I didn't quit, but I'm stopping now because I got the diamond.
20:38 So until you get that feeling, don't do it.
20:43 Yeah.
20:44 Just keep going.
20:45 Dionne, thank you very much for sharing with us your time.
20:49 I hope we can do this again.
20:51 Of course!
20:52 We'll see each other again.
20:54 I will see you very soon.
20:56 I'll see you soon, Sir Nassim.
20:58 Thank you so much.
20:59 Thank you.
21:00 Bye!
21:01 Thank you. Bye-bye!
21:02 Bye!
21:03 [Music]