Father in ‘Papa P’ goes the distance

PIOLO PASCUAL with his son, Iñigo (Photo from his Instagram account)

The name “Papa P” may just be a term of endearment coined by his fans and showbiz kibitzers, but as regards life goals, being the best dad to his son is really a priority for Piolo Pascual.

Despite the distance, the actor makes it a point to be there for his only son, Iñigo, who is studying in the US.

“I try to be present every day,” Piolo tells Bulletin Entertainment in an exclusive interview. “I call him, I check up on him…”

Many teenagers, like Piolo’s 17-year-old, don’t appreciate parents getting into their affairs but he smiles and says, “We’re good. I try to be friends with him so at least he won’t have to hide anything from me.”

Father’s Day is fast approaching and the actor can’t hide his excitement. “My son is coming next week. He’s only here every (time it’s) summer in the States. So I get to spend more time with him.

“As long as I’m with him, I’m happy,” he says.

No goodbyes yet

At this point in his more than a decade career, Piolo admits already feeling exhausted from it all at times. In fact, reports about him retiring have already made the rounds of the press several times.

“I was initially thinking of that because I’m not getting any younger,” he clarified.

Still, his fans need not fret. Even the universe doesn’t want him to retire yet.

“I guess ABS-CBN has a different plan for me or maybe the Lord has another plan for me. Short to say that it’s not my will, but it’s the Lord’s will,” he says.

He disclosed having signed up to host a program on ABS-CBN Sports+Action channel (formerly known as Studio 23) even as his new soap opera comes out this month. Apart from these, there are talks for him to star in another movie this year.

“I’m just really blessed to be where I am right now. I’m thankful for the opportunity. So retiring is just there in the horizon, if it happens, it happens. Well, if I’m still needed here in the business, I’ll stay on,” says he.

Piolo starred in a Star Cinema blockbuster movie recently titled “Starting Over Again,” which grossed a whopping P400 million.

He is also the brand ambassador of sportswear and casual apparel Under Armour, which has opened their store on Bonifacio High Street in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Father in ‘Papa P’ goes the distance

Source: Mb.com.ph (May 30, 2014 at 11:43PM)

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