Manila Bulletin

Play Up or Concede

- MIKE LIM (Illustrati­on by Rod Cañalita)

If rumors are to be believed, Attractive Celebrity (AC) is feeling edgy these days. AC has been observed to be performing below par in her scenes. Unlike in her previous appearance­s, this time, AC cannot focus

Given that AC could not get the scene right the first time, the subsequent reshoots are adding to the production expense and crew time.

These days, the show cannot afford delays, as the demand is high and competitio­n is crucial. Moreover, the cast and crew know the pressure they have in the daily grind and no one can afford to slacken. AC not in her usual form is disappoint­ing.

Something, rather, someone is allegedly in the mind of AC. Ever since Enigmatic Personalit­y (EP) made her presence felt, AC’s feelings of doubt grew stronger. While EP has been a constant presence, she had been very private and discrete. Social media is not a priority, but her few posts have made an impact on AC.

Between AC and EP is Goodlookin­g Gem (GG). When GG shifted his attention to AC, EP was puzzled but knew she had an asset that AC does not have. As a result, GG started giving attention again to EP, and the time he spent with AC lessened. AC should not worry, as insiders claimed that whatever she has with GG is not that special, as far as he is concerned. She knew his boundaries, but the ”no expectatio­ns” claim is overrated and AC seems to have succumbed to hoping for a serious commitment.

At this point, AC’s efforts to continue winning over GG seems futile. Even if she does somersault­s in bed, GG no longer has 100% attention for her. Worse, he allegedly no longer entertains the sweet gestures of AC, which contrasts the way he used to treat her, that is, like living out their characters into real life. GG’s behavior is attributed to EP and her asset.

Accordingl­y, if AC does not shape up and continues to slacken, the production will have to rewrite her story. Although her character is embedded deeply in the plot, if the production decides to let her go for the sake of the project’s efficiency, AC should not be surprised. She needs to accept that things will no longer be the same, as GG is finding his joy in someone else, with whom AC cannot compete with anymore.

If she continues to slacken, then she can kiss this role goodbye.

“Insecuriti­es have the ability to shape and mold our minds to live with everything that’s bad; like crying on the inside, while smiling on the outside…thus creating pain… but, alas, I have the answer; forget about what you thought and enjoy (embrace) what you feel.” - Jeremy Aldana

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