IN
the tradition of discovering a new breed of stars, Star Magic
presents the freshest batch of discoveries! The new faces, sons and
daughters of showbiz royalties and former child wonders are the new
crop of Star Magic artists who are ready to prove that they have what
it takes to succeed in the world of show business. Their looks and
outstanding talent are sure to impress every Kapamilya fanatic. Watch
out for Star Magic Circle 2013 as they will conquer the airwaves,
movies and television really soon.
Jerome
Ponce(17, born on July 4) attempted to be a PBB teen housemate twice but fate instead led
him to a go-see of the now hit afternoon drama “Be Careful with My
Heart.” Now popularly known as Sir Chief’s firstborn, Luke, he
fondly remembers his audition for the show. He says the show’s
staff called him up, not to inform him if he passed, but to inform
him of their taping schedule. And he even had to memorize his script
in ten minutes. Jerome says he wants to give showbiz a chance and
postponed his collegiate studies at the Mapua University. He shares
that he likes making people smile and he likes the acknowledgement
one gets in the business aside from the fame and the lifestyle.
Jerome wants to maintain the ‘good boy’ image he has on “Be
Careful with My Heart” but says he eventually wants to take on more
versatile roles. He adds that he feels lucky to become a part of Star
Magic and hopefully become a serious actor in the years to come.
When
his father didn’t approve of his career in modeling,
17 year old Scottish-Filipino Alex Diaz(born on July 21) pursued it behind his back. After living
in Canada for two years, Alex went back to Manila and he was invited
to a go-see in Star Magic after his stint in a TV commercial. A
dean’s lister at the Enderun Colleges where he is taking up
Marketing Management, Alex says he has always had a passion for the
arts since he was a little kid. The young man admits though that he
got star struck seeing famous celebrities when he was waiting in line
at a PBB audition and he is curious of how it is to be a star. He
hopes to see himself starring in a movie or teleserye in time.
Eighteen
year old Ingrid dela Paz(born on April 10) was very happy to have been discovered by
ABS-CBN President and CEO Charo Santos-Concio herself at the Gawad
Eugenio Lopez, where she was an usher. Inspired by her family, Ingrid
had been long-wanting to pursue a career in acting since she was in
high school. Being a member of the drama club boosted her confidence.
Now a college student at the Far Eastern University, she hopes to be
able to make of her come true and become famous. Ingrid made her
first on screen appearance in an episode of “Maalaala Mo Kaya.”
Popularly
known as Sir Chief’s daughter, Nikki, on hit serye “Be
Careful with My Heart,” Janella Salvador(turning 15 on March 30) was first seen on
television in a variety show. In real life, Janella is the daughter
of actress-singer Jenine Desiderio and singer Juan Miguel Salvador.
Inspired by her mother, Janella hopes to star in her own teleserye
someday, like that of her favorites “Princess and I” and “Ina
Kapatid Anak” or a dramatic episode of “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” She
also wants to work with her crush, Daniel Padilla.
A
familiar face on television because of her stint as an original
“Goin’ Bulilit” Kid, Jane Oineza has been working as a child
actress since the age of four. She blossomed as a young woman on the
shows “Ligaw na Bulaklak” and “Maria La Del Barrio.” At the
young age of sixteen(born on July 22), her work as an actress has already been
recognized, not only in the country, but also abroad. Her “Maalaala
Mo Kaya” episode opposite Angel Aquino as an abused child earned
her a nomination at the prestigious New York Festival. Jane says she
wants to be like Bea Alonzo, who is a very versatile actress and she
is looking forward to try a lot of different roles in the future. She
wants to try action, like that of the Angelina Jolie movie “Salt.”
She also wants to do romantic comedies like “Crazy Little Thing
Called Love”. She hopes to stay and work in ABS-CBN in more years
to come.
Jon
Lucas(17, born on August 18) shares that at first he only wanted to be a university
basketball player but when he joined a pageant in 2010, his friends
encouraged him to pursue a career as an actor. He is very lucky to
have made it to the final list of Star Magic Circle Batch 2013 as he
lined up along with five hundred other hopefuls in the talent
management’s public audition last April 2012. He remembers being
the hundred twenty-ninth among thousands of aspiring artists. He is
very lucky to be noticed and to be part of the newest batch of
artists. The young man adds he can’t wait to work with his idols
Coco Martin and John Lloyd Cruz and his ultimate crush Erich
Gonzales. He is currently being seen on “Kahit Konting Pagtingin”
as Angeline Quinto’s younger brother.
Son of Senator Jinggoy Estrada, Julian Estrada(17, born on January 15) inherited the acting bug and
began his showbiz career when he appeared in his father’s 2008
movie, “Katas ng Saudi.” A second year high school student at the
OB Montessori, Julian admits he is a very shy person but after he
discovered acting, he has become open to more possibilities in show
business. Julian believes he will be good in doing dramas and hopes
to make his family proud. Julian feels he will succeed in doing bad
boy roles and wants to act opposite John Lloyd Cruz and Anne Curtis
someday.
Considered
showbiz royalty because of her parents Marjorie Barretto and Dennis
Padilla, Julia Barretto(turning 16 on March 10) has long been waiting for her big break on
television. Julia has been encouraged by the people around her to try
showbiz and that she’ll definitely become a big star in the future.
She dreams of having a teleserye, like that of her aunts
Claudine Barretto and Gretchen Barretto, and even a recording album
as she believes she has what it takes to be a singer. Eventually,
Julia wants to be known in the industry because of her skills and not
just because of her parents and aunts. She wants to work with Sam
Milby in a movie or teleserye.
Catapulted
into the spotlight after landing second place in “Pilipinas Got
Talent’s” third season, Khalil Ramos feels very blessed to have
gotten the role of Kiko in primetime teleserye “Princess and I”
in the short time he is in showbiz. He was very thrilled to see his
face every day on TV and in the primetime slot nonetheless. Although
he is thankful to have broken into the world of acting, Khalil
emphasizes that his number one priority is still his singing career.
Wanting to perform in front of people since the age of five, Khalil
says he wouldn’t mind doing a dramatic show again or an action
teleserye in the future. Khalil says he felt really challenged
with his stint on “Princess and I,” because aside from it being
his first ever teleserye, he was able to work alongside known
personalities like Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Gretchen
Barretto and Albert Martinez. Last January 22, Khalil celebrated his 16th birthday.
Attracted
to fame since he was a young boy, Kit Thompson is most remembered as
a former housemate in Pinoy Big
Brother’s last teen edition. He first
became a ramp model and at a Bench Fashion show, he was asked by a
stylist if he wanted to try show business, leading to his stint on
PBB. The 16-year old Fil-New Zealander(born on February 15) got his first acting gig via the Iza
Calzado starrer “Kahit Puso’y Masugatan” and hopes he will star
in more dramas in years to come. He will soon be seen on the silver
screen in the Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla starrer “Must Be
Love.” His advice to those who want to pursue showbiz is to be
serious in their crafts and not do things half-heartedly or
hurriedly. He says everything will come in its right time and place,
like it did for him.
Proud
to have been part of hit afternoon serye “Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo”
as Jake Cuenca’s younger sister, Liza Soberano(turned 15 last January 4) says she can’t
wait to tackle her next project. The 15 year old already envisions
herself as a prime actress in the years to come and wants to portray
a variety of roles from being the good girl to being the “kawawa”
one. She admits to not taking her job as a commercial model seriously
but has eventually taken acting to heart. Liza will have her first
big screen appearance in Star Cinema’s “Must Be Love,” as the
“ka-love triangle” of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla.
Michelle
Vito didn’t mind playing the mean girl in recently concluded
teleserye “Aryana” as it honed her skills as an actress. The teen
admits she idolizes Bea Alonzo and Julia Montes and that they
inspired her to pursue acting as a career. Michelle(15, born on October 4) began modeling
when she was just a kid and she says her most memorable experience is
about it is falling in line for hours just for a go-see.
Watch
for the grand launch of Star Magic Circle 2013 on March 17, Sunday
only in ASAP 18.
