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WTFu by MR. FU: Alfred's love for showbiz and politics

By Mr. Fu
Published Nov 2, 2022 10:19 am
Alfred Vargas

I cannot recall the first time I met actor-politician Alfred Vargas. (baka na love at first sight ata ako!) What is certain to me is, I would see him in events and interview him for my showbiz segments. (so feeling close ako sa part na yan!) He is always approachable and amiable. (hindi electric fan na naka number 3 !)I remember when I read on air a text message from  my radio show listener about a delayed salary of nurses in a district hospital in Quezon City. I joked: “Ay ayaw ni Congressman Alfred Vargas ng ganyan! Calling calling Cong Alfred.” My comment reached Alfred and he immediately messaged me. It was not under his jurisdiction but he went out of his way to help. (nakasweldo ang mga nurse! Agad agad!)

Alfred has finished his three terms in Congress and returned to being a city councilor. (at papable pa rin ha!) He is also back in doing roles on television via some GMA teleseryes. (baka pwede tayo maging partner bro!)

Mr. FU and Alfred Vargas

“Nakakamiss din yung paggawa ng mga projects sa showbiz. As of now, mag showbiz din muna ako habang may mga ginagampanang tungkulin sa Quezon City. Na-master na natin yang magbalance ng duties and responsibilities,'' Alfred shares. (gusto kitang maging master bro!)

He also hopes to act in movies again. “Sana next year. Tingnan natin. Kahit yung mga pang streaming, o kaya Netflix. Minsan di mo alam, kung ano yung magcliclick. Magugulat ka nalang. Sabi nga ni Nay Lolit, timing is everything.”  (manager nya si Nay lolit Solis, kaya di sya ligtas sa harbat!)

Alfred has high hopes for the Philippine entertainment Industry: “Nakakainspire kapag may mga bansa tulad ng Korea na napapansin sa buong mundo sa paggawa nila ng pelikula at series. Naniniwala ako na kaya rin nating mga Pinoy. Kailangan lang ng suporta natin.” (ikaw ang inspiration ko bro!)

Gorgy Rula, Lolit Solis, Alfred Vargas, and Mr. FU

Aside from showbiz and politics, he also gives attention to regular workouts and proper diet.

“May time na umabot kasi ako sa 253 lbs. Eto yung wala ako sa showbiz, napabayaan ko talaga sarili ko. Medyo nadepress ako. Pero naisip kailangan kong alagaan sarili ko. Kailangan ako ng mga anak ko. Nagtry ako ng iba’t ibang diet. Pero yung ok sakin ngayon yung Intermittent fasting. Ngayon nasa gitna ako ng 175 lbs to 200 lbs na,'' Alfred shares. (samahan kita sa gym bro!)

He recently celebrated his 43rd birthday which made him realize a lot of good things in life.

“I am very grateful that I am able to pursue my dreams.  Nagpapasalamat ako sa mga taong nakikilala ko at sa mga blessings na meron ako at pamilya ko. Puro pagpapasalamat lang talaga.” Alfred says.  (hug kita bro!)

(MR.FU hosts on 91.5 Win Radio, 7pm-10pm, Mondays to Fridays.  Youtube/FB: WTFu. Twitter/IG: @mrfu_mayganon.  FB: mr.fu tagabulabog ng buong universe. Patreon: www.patreon.com/wtfu website: www.channelfu.com )

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