After working with different networks in the past, actor-singer Xian Lim has shared his two cents about loyalty.
On TV5 entertainment anchor Mj Marfori's vlog recently, Xian talked about why an artist should not be limited or exclusive to a network.
“For a time, nagkakaroon tayo ng issue on loyalty with the network or an artist is exclusive to a company, parang ganoon. I think, hindi siya dapat ganoon. That’s just my take on it... this is just my personal opinion. As an artist, you’re an empty shell, you’re just a vessel, and you’re there to give life to a character given to you,” he said.
“I don’t think it’s even about exclusivity,” he added. “I think, it’s taking on different projects to feed your artistry, parang ganoon. So hindi siya dapat. An artist is supposed to be everywhere na gusto ng puso niya yung project. Kung gusto niya yung project, hindi siya dapat malimitahan ng isang major network.”
So is he willing to work with Manny Villar's Advanced Media Broadcasting Systems?
“I am willing to work anywhere. Katulad nga ng sinabi ko, it’s more of feeding your passion,” he answered. “It’s all about the passion, hindi naman siya dapat na 'Dito lang tayo.' 'Loyal ako dito' - it’s not about that. And I think the networks and all the artists should understand as well na you’re feeding your passion. It's all about the passion. It's all about the heart.”
He believes some people are supposed to handle such things.
“I think the business aspect, if you’re an artist, hindi mo na iniisip iyan eh,” he related. “There are people who are there para isipin iyan para sa iyo. Pero if you’re an artist, tapos iniisip mo pa yung business aspect na ganito, ganyan, I think mag-i-implode ka. But yeah, I'm open to working with all networks, with different people."
Note that after being with ABS-CBN for almost a decade, Xian signed a contract with management agency Viva.
Xian is set to appear on GMA's newest teleserye alongside Glaiza de Castro.