Brian Poe out to prove himself in the biz

Brian Poe (Photo by Marjorie S. Duran)

Newbie actor Brian Poe beamed with pride in sharing how his mother, Senator Grace Poe-Llamanzares, never fails to support his career despite her heavy work schedule.

Sen. Grace Poe took time out to attend the premiere night of Brian’s first movie, the comedy musical “Filemon Mamon,” held at SM Megamall on Thursday.

“Nakakataba ng puso talaga, malaking karangalan ito para sa akin. Kahit hindi naman ako ‘yung lead role, pumunta at nanood pa rin siya, considering kakatapos lang ng budget season sa Senado (so) sobrang pagod siya,” he told Bulletin Entertainment in an interview.

Brian said the senator is his top critic and fan, who often acts like his manager too in that “’yung mga roles na ino-offer sa’kin, ini-screen niya. Kung hindi okay sa kanya ‘yung role, talagang aayaw siya (at) siyempre, sinusunod ko.”

Although his surname gave him a jumpstart in show business, Brian admits he is still “trying to find my place” in an industry where there are many good actors.

In order to get more projects and win new fans, the 22-year-old Virginia-raised man not only attends acting and singing workshops, but also practices his Tagalog often.

What took him long to enter show business?

“Sabi ng nanay ko, bawal ako mag-showbiz hanggat hindi pa natapos ‘yung pagaaral ko. Pero nung 17 ako, sinabi ko na sa kanya na gusto kong magartista.”

Brian graduated last year at the Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in Political Science.

Looking up to The King

To be the grandson of the late Fernando Poe Jr., the King of Philippine Cinema, is proving itself challenging for Brian.

“Ang taas ng ekspektasyon ng tao sakin, pati ’yung standards nila, dahil lolo ko si FPJ. Kaya kahit small ‘yung role ko, talagang binigay ko lahat ng effort ko,” Brian said.

Like FPJ, Brian wants to be “pang-masa,” pointing out how “lahat ng roles ng lolo ko, siya ang bida. Galing sa mahirap tapos magtatagumpay… kaya siya ang peg ko eh. I have my name because of his hardwork…”

On another relative, Lovi Poe, Brian admitted they rarely see each other but he describes her as “sobrang bait.”

On entering politics

Brian is open to joining politics eventually but only when he is prepared to do so.

“Kailangan pa ako magaral kung papasukin ko ‘yan someday. Hindi kasi pwedeng basta-basta na sasabak ka. Sa ngayon, showbiz career ko muna iniisip ko,” he said.

As early as now, Brian is involved with the charity efforts of her mother.

“Filemon Mamon,” a comedy musical about health and nutrition which was recognized as the Best Advocacy Film by the 62nd Filipino Academy of Movie, Arts and Sciences (Famas) Awards, also stars Jerome Ignacio (lead role), Rayver Cruz, Nanette Inventor, Smokey Manaloto and Giselle Sanchez.

Brian Poe out to prove himself in the biz

Source: Mb.com.ph (December 01, 2014 at 01:00AM)

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