Therese Malvar – child actress no more

A actress Therese Malvar is already 16 years old, but sometimes people still think of her a child actress by mistake. It’s probably because of her lean frame that makes her look much younger for her for age; but one thing’s for sure—the roles she plays are hardly kid’s stuff.

Therese was only 13 when she won Therese Malvar

, beating Ralston Jover’s Hamog for 2015. The same movie also won for her the Moscow International Film Festival -

Does she feel the pressure of being a multi-awarded actress as she continues to pursue her showbiz career?

“I am very thankful to my directors for choosing me for their projects but I must admit I am feeling the pressure. People look up to me as someone who is good in what I do, but if I make a mistake, they might look at me differently. I must say I feel so much pressure and that makes me feel insecure at times,” said Therese at the press conference of her latest movie Ilawod where she plays the water elemental spirit Isla.

Dan Villegas, Ilawod is also Therese’s play a sensual role.

- dence is strong, which is very far from reality not a touchy kind of person,” she related.

Therese said the get- together or bonding session that Villegas organized for the cast was very helpful in her performance. “I became more comfortable with Harvey, although I nust admit I was somewhat uneasy with the scenes talaga ako. Direk Dan even guided me with my manner of walking because I needed to be graceful.”

Ilawod marks Therese’ transition from a child actress into a mature performer, yet she says, “if they think child star paako. I admit I look young peronaiinggitakokay Harvey kasi he is tall for his age at 13,” she added giggling.

As for other projects, Therese recently signed an exclusive contract with of Jhake Vargas.

“I like what I am doing and I would like to take things as they come. overwhelmed with the way things are turning out but I am very grateful for everything,” she ended.