American Idol Season 7 finalists on Larry King Live: Why Stars in the Philippines doesn’t shine
By bluepanjeet on Jun 4, 2008 in Dreamers
I watched the first part of Larry King’s interview with the American Idol Finalists on CNN but forgot to watch about the second part of the show. So as usual, it’s youtube to the rescue. What’s amazing about this group is that they have been solid from the very start and have good support system in the person of their fellow contestants. As I watched the show, I can’t help but think how different the american culture is from the Pinoy Showbizlandia. In the US, Showbiz personalities are epitome of glamor, talent and success. But here in the Philippines, showbiz celebrities are considered cheap, attention deficit monsters and the most insincere creatures of the planet. The problem is rooted on the system that is why Pinoy showbiz has been considered as a poor imitation of hollywood. There in the US, stars are respected no matter how bad their image maybe. But here? pfft! So aside from the video of the episode where Larry King interviewed the idols for the second time, here are some notes why Pinoys shine better abroud than here in the Philippines.
(1) There are no crab mentality among networks in the US. Larry King live is owned and produced by CNN, a sister company of Warner Bros which guested on their show the stars of American Idol. The show is licensed under fox network. They doesn’t care if their guest are from a rival network since what matters most is exposure of the stars. Here in the Philippines you will never see an ABS CBN show do an interview about GMA7 stars and vice versa. That is how selfish, greedy and immature networks here in the Philippines.
(2) As much as possible, the handlers of the stars are doing their best to promote good image of their talents. Here in the Philippines, the more disgusting and horrible the scandal is, the better. Oftentimes, the source of the infamous scandals are their handlers themselves in order that the star can be the talk of the town inconsiderate of the fact that it will do no good to the image of the star. That is how twisted the Public relations here in the Philippines.
(3) Most of the stars in the US are not exclusive, meaning they are free lancers when it comes to guesting. Here in the Philippines, once you are tied with the networks, you have nowhere to go to except that tiny part of the boobtube where their frequency belongs.
(4) Most of the press and writers in the US are professionals meaning they do not mix personal preferences with their job as writers and columnists. Here in the Philippines, once a star forgot to greet a certain showbiz writer, expect that the next day, the writer will publish all sorts of negative write ups about the celebrity. Take it from Christy Fermin! Di pati nasusuhulan ang mga writers dun.
(5) Stars in the US are not over-exposed. Here in the Philippines, fame and stardom only last when you are seen on TV. In the US, even though an actor or musician have been on hiatus for years, when they resurface, they still have that glitter on their forehead. Dito, sukang suka ka na sa artista, wala pa rin. Nasanay kasi ang tao na palagi sila nakikita. That’s how shallow Pinoy showbiz culture is.
(6) We have star complex here in the Philippines. Most shows and films are tailor made for star-wannabes. While in the US, they first let the actors audition for the part and they choose the one who best fits the role. Kahit ikaw pa si FPJ kung hindi naman bagay sayo ang role, hindi ka pwede. Dito, manalo lang sa isang contest, igagawa na agad ng pelikula. Kaya naman ang mga pelikula madaling makalimutan at walang kakwenta kwenta.
(7) and lastly, stars in the US have real talents. You can seldom see actors and actresses in the US who doesn’t know how to sing and precisely because they have studied acting, singing and dancing before their agents peddle them in different outfits and auditions. That is why their stars are so versatile. Unlike here in the Philippines, having a face value is already enough to become a star even if the celebrity has a peanut size brain, tone deaf voice, a horrible acting ability at boses p_ _ e.
No wonder Charise Pempengco, Leah Salonga, and Arnel Pineda are more successful abroad than here in our very land.
Watch the interview of Larry King live with the rising stars of American Idol and you will notice how mature these people are in conversing with the host and intelligently answering some of the questions their fans ask them. They are very different from the usual stars we see and cheaply presented on Philippine TV.
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By ifoundme on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
ay totoo yan! no matter how big a star you are, you still have to audition in US. dito pati billing ginagawang issue…kesyo maliit lang ang pagprint ng name at medyo nasa huli….HUH?!?! parang hello?!?!?!?! dito kelangan mestiza or mestizo ka rin or else you’ll end up as a comedian na pwedeng apak apakan na lang.
sige lang… hindi pa rin ako nawawalan ng pag asa. i think philippine showbiz is evolving. baka pag may apo na ako magbabago na yan.
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By The Ca t on Jun 4, 2008 | Reply
tama yong observation mo tungkol kay Cristy fermin. DUh nga.
Ang checheap pa ng mga publicity nila kagaya ng mga may nanligaw na mga poregner kuno sa mga artista na nagshooting sa ibang bansa.
Sus, pati ba naman yon, papansinin.
doon kahit kamg-anak,tiyo, tiyo kapatid nila ay superstar, kailangan pa rin nilang mag-audition.
Sa pinas kahit di marunoing umarte basta malaks kay direk o kaya ay bata ni produyuser o anak ng isang superstar, main role kaagad,
duh ulit.
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By Kotsengkuba on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
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By chuvaness on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
chikaaaaaaaaaaa minuteeeeeeeee
hahahahhahaha
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By Kotsengkuba on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
siguro bluep hindi natin pwede i-blame lahat sa showbiz industry, maybe they’re just catering for what the mass audience wants. hahaha
pero agree ako sa talent portion, hindi lang plus factor and talent sa US. yun ang basic, the rest are just icing on the cake.
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By jojitah on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
dito mas sinasamba ang mga half-half na lahi. kesehodang pag nanagalog e parang merikanong lasing.lol!
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By brotheutoy on Jun 5, 2008 | Reply
mag-artista na kasi tayo eh para magkaroon naman ng quality actors and actresses sa bansa. hehehe… oo nga ano, bakit walang audition dito sa atin? dito, ang dahilan ng bagong movie eh dahil may bagong loveteam. noong isang araw nga, dahil jologs ako eh nanood ako ng Pinoy Box Office Channel. ang palabas eh pulis sina toni gonzaga at sam milby. mga pulis?!! kakaiba talaga ang take sa reality ng mga screenplay writers natin.
btw, si jun lana, idol na idol ko noong college pa ako. ngayon, magiging mulino rin pala sya ng mga walang kwentang movie scripts. haynako…
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By bluepanjeet on Jun 9, 2008 | Reply
haha ang bababaw ano? pangalan lang pinagaawayan samantalang sa america hindi pinapansin yun. Si ashton kutcher dun sa pelikulang Cheaper by the dozen wala syang pangalan sa credits, taz si Robert De niro sa cameo nya sa stardust wala din sa credits. di sila affected sa mga billing billing.
sa amerika pati kahit pangit ka basta magalking ka artista patok ka. tingnan mo si Rob Shneider, Tommy Lee Jones, Whoopi Goldberg at Willem Dafoe, hindi naman magaganda kutis at hilatsa ng mga mukha non pero patok sa takilya.
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By bluepanjeet on Jun 9, 2008 | Reply
haha Apir, asar din kaya ako kay Christy Fermin at Jobert Sucaldito LOL
kilala ko yan, si andrea del rosario ba yan na nag date daw sila ni Vin Diesel haha? nasa TV patrol yan dati Pfffft
yung sa PBB nga ate Cat, nag audition ang pinsan ko. Hindi nya talaga gusto mag audition trinay lang nya para makita yung process. kasi taga CA sya. Nagulat sya nung nakapila na sila. bale pinafill up lang sila ng application tapos may mga napili na pala. sabi nya pinapipila lang para may makunan yung Camera. Yung mga nasa PBB daw ay mga kamaganak ng mga taga ABSCBN
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By bluepanjeet on Jun 9, 2008 | Reply
ay sayang di mo napanood, riot magsasabot yung mga AI hehe ang gagaling sumagot sa mga tanong ni Larry
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By bluepanjeet on Jun 9, 2008 | Reply
LOL ayuff hahaha
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By bluepanjeet on Jun 9, 2008 | Reply
haha I DISAGREE PARE hahah
It’s the Media People who dictates want the masses wants. Kasalanan ng Showbiz industry kasi puro crap ang pinapalabas nila. Kung puro de kalidad ang shows nila e di sna mas hahangadin ng mga tao yung mga ganun klaseng shows at movies. Kaya nga ang alam ng masa ay bakya kasi di inaangat ng showbiz ang kalidad ng pelikula.
biruin mo gagawa ng pelikula sa loob lang ng 15 days. san ka nakakita nun? eh sa america at sa ibang bansa even in Hong Kong it takes them months para makumpleto ang movie kasi may mga rehersals pa at training sila na ginagawa. Dito marunong ka lang tumalon, bida ka na haha
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By bluepanjeet on Jun 9, 2008 | Reply
eh kalimitan naman ng mga half half na yan di marurunong umarte. husto lang sa ingles kuno at itsura ek ek
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By bluepanjeet on Jun 9, 2008 | Reply
haha mga adik kasi screenwriters eh haha kung ano ano ang naiisip na wla sa realidad.
di ko kilala si Jun Lana hmmm
anyhoo, alam mo ba yung movie na MY BIG LOVE ni toni gonzaga at sam milby? kinuha story nun sa Just Friends ni Ryan Reynolds. Tapos yung Pelikula ni Vic Sotto at Philip Salvador na nangholdap sila ng bangko tapos may isang anak, kinuha story nun sa Three Fugitives ni Nick Nolte. Yan ang ating mga screen writers hehe. mga pirata!
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By Meeya on Jun 27, 2008 | Reply
nakakatuwa naman itong observation mo
tingin ko kasi maliit lang ang pinas kaya yung mga artista, ang tendency pasukin lahat. dito sa US, sa sobrang laki ng industry kapag hindi ka nag-focus sa isang medium, madali kang mawala. like yung mga singers, singers lang talaga, yung theater actors, sa theater lang, yung tv actors, sa tv lang, at yung movie actors, sa movie lang. dito nga kapag ang artista lumabas sa tv commercial ang iniisip kaagad ng mga viewers, wala na sigurong makuhang ibang raket, hehe.
bihirang-bihira dito ang nagc-crossover sa ibang field at nagiging successful. tignan mo si mariah, di kumikita ang pelikula, hehe.
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