Don't stop believing!
You've probably heard about it many times as you build your career.
"The Clash" Season 3 Masters Rayver Cruz and Julie Anne San Jose, and The Clash Journey Hosts Rita Daniela and Ken Chan are now household names but they didn't become one easily.
Just like other showbiz personalities, they encountered rejection after rejection in their career and personal life before they finally made it big.
During an online press conference for the reality singing competition "The Clash Season 3" aired every Saturday (7:15 p.m.) and Sunday (7:45 p.m.) on GMA 7, these Kapuso stars gave advice to newbies in show business as they shared the lessons learned in achieving their dreams.
No matter what challenges you’re facing, these quotes from some of your favorite Kapuso stars will help you conquer them.
These stars believe that people should continue to pursue their dreams in showbiz despite the lack of opportunities these days due to the pandemic.
"Ang buhay kasi ang dull pag walang art. Parang ito ang nagbibigay ng kulay sa atin. Kaya nagkaroon ng 'The Clash' para ito ang maging venue sa mga aspiring singers," says Julie Anne.
She adds: "Thousands ang nag-audition sa 'The Clash.' Ang dami pong magagaling, nahirapan kaming magdecide. We encourage everyone na talagang sumali sa 'The Clash.' This is also a way of honing their talent and skills."
Cruz says that the young should be motivated, not discouraged, in pursuing their goals
"Huwag kang titigil. Dapat ngang maging motivated ka pa lalo't hindi normal ang panahon ngayon. Meron tayong social media kung saan nakatutok ang mga tao ngayon. Huwag kang bibitaw kung ano man ang mga pangarap mo sa buhay. Kung ang pangarap mo sa buhay ay maging actor, dancer, or singer, i-pursue mo lang. Pag pinusuan mo ang ginagawa mo, malayo ang marararating mo," Cruz also says.
San Jose admits it takes so much hard work to achieve success.
"In showbiz, natutunan ko ang hard work, patience, keep your feet on the ground and be grateful. Masarap pag pinaghirapn mo ang ginagawa mo. So never give up on your dreams," she says.
Raver adds, "you gotta love what you do."
Rita believes that the pandemic is not forever and everything else will go back to normal soon.
"Please don't stop pursuing your dreams because this pandemic is not forever. It will stop hindi nga lang natin alam kung kelan tayo babalik sa normal," she says.
Ken reveals that one of the important lessons he learned from his mentor the late German Moreno is not to let success go into your head.
"Isa sa important lesson na hindi ko makakalimutan na sinabi sa akin noon ni Kuya Germs ay huwag na huwag mong iisipin na sikat ka. Alisin mo yun saisip mo. Ang isipin mo lang ay mapapaligaya mo ang mga tao at alisin mo sa isip mo ang kasikatan," Ken says.
These Kapuso stars have also revealed their plans and goals for 2021 once the field is clear of COVID-19.
"Sana pag ok na lahat makapag travel na uli ako. Miss ko na ang mag-travel. Ito lagi ang unang naiisip ko kapag back to normal na lahat," says Rayver.
Julie Anne says: "Miss ko na ang concerts and yes, travel. Nakaka-miss mag-travel. Sa ngayon ang travel ko sa labas lang ng bahay. Nagba-bike lang ako pero hindi yung legit na travel hindi pa."
"Ako po mag-aaral (ang plano ko). Sobrang miss ko na yung papasok ka. Siguro dance class rin or voice lessons," says Rita.
Ken says: "Itutuloy ko po yung mga business ko na hindi natuloy. Balak ko magtayo ng optical store at ng isang health and wellness clinic."