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" I want to prove that actors are good, not just at working in front of the camera. "

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" I do indie films for the sense of fulfillment and to achieve my goals as an artist. "

" I've been to several international film festivals, including those in Locarno, Switzerland; Dubai; Russia; Berlin; Cannes; Bangkok; and Hong Kong. "

" When I was still doing indie, it was just purely art. I don't think about how much I will get paid or how much the movie will earn. "

" I had done a lot of indie movies before I realized that acting could be a way for me to get my family out of poverty. It was at that point that I decided to take acting seriously. "

" I want to give back and show my gratitude to the indies. At the same time, cherish the mainstream projects I've been getting. "

" If the Americans have Superman, we have Panday. "

" As an artist, we have a big influence, and we should always think if we are doing more harm than good to our viewers. We should serve as a model to them. "

" I take a bath three times a day. "

" We want to uplift the culture of Filipino - our respect to our elders, how we pray before we eat and sleep. These are things the younger generations tend to forget because of our exposure to other cultures. "

" My family is my priority. "

" I'll start searching for that ideal partner when I turn 40. That will be a turning point in my life. "

" I know the hardships that my compatriots working abroad are facing. "

" It is so difficult if nobody in the family will guide you. "

" I avoid using Twitter and Facebook. "

" I see the staff and crew on the set as my equals. When I make a mistake, they know they can call my attention or even tell me what to do. "

" I'm proud of what I did in 'Daybreak.' "

" I handed out flyers in malls, candies in gasoline stations; helped set up tarpaulins in bars. I played bit roles in several indie movies. Looking back, I can say it has definitely been a long journey. "

" I lead a boring life because I do nothing but work. "

" Actually, I didn't plan to be an actor. "

" People may soon lose interest in me. I want to make sure I've done everything I can for my family when that time comes. "

" I want to balance my projects. Ideally, I'd like to do at least one indie film, a mainstream movie, and a TV series in a year - the best of both worlds. "

" I have dogs and birds as pets. "

" I want to remind people that we create films for the MMFF as gifts to them, not to see whose entry is better or which film earned more at the tills. "

" There came a time I gave up when I was overseas. No matter how many times I tried working on my visa, I wasn't able to. When I went back to the Philippines, I still wanted to return to Canada despite the difficulties I encountered. "

" It's a long process transitioning from indie to mainstream, and it's not that easy because it's a different environment when you are in the indie industry. "

" If you really get into a particular character, you also want to do your own stunts. "

" Acting-wise, I think I did well in 'Kinatay.' It wasn't talkie, and the acting was intense. "

" I experienced rejection numerous times. "

" I was never really into partying. "

" I keep a really tight schedule. "