Joey de Leon underscores importance of unity
TV host and comedy actor Joey de Leon believes rallying behind the cause of helping out celebrities in need is the way to go for the top three TV networks.
TV host and comedy actor Joey de Leon believes rallying behind the cause of helping out celebrities in need is the way to go for the top three TV networks. “Malaki ang maitutulong diyan ng Kapamilya, ng Kapuso at ng Kapatid,”
he said in a group interview. “Tutal kung napapag-isa sila ’pag may Pacman
(Manny Pacquiao match), sa palagay ko sa mga mabubuting pagtulong o tamang pagkakaisa para matulungan ang isang kasamahan sa industriya ay maganda yan.”
The comment was prompted when conversation gravitated towards comedy actress Joy Viado, who reportedly needs to undergo a third debridement surgery on her lower right leg. Joy has diabetes and the injury is a complication of her condition. Fundraisers are being mounted by Joy’s friends to pitch in for her mounting medical expenses.
“Pararatingin namin ni Jose
(Manalo, ‘Eat Bulaga’ mainstay) sa Puregold (’yan) kasi nag-sponsor naman sila ng mga fundraising,” added Joey, who is one of Puregold’s original endorsers.
Asked about his humble beginnings, Joey talked about remaining grounded amid success in a business where it’s easy to lose it all if one isn’t prudent.
“Hanggang ngayon (ay) hindi artista ang turing namin sa sarili namin, kami’y mga trabahador pa rin,” he said. “Kahit sikat ka na o kung sikat man ang tingin sa’yo, kung mahal mo trabaho mo, trabaho ka pa rin. Tingin mo da p a t , trabahador ka pa din (na) maganda lang ang kita. Pero ’wag mong isiping sikat na sikat ka at ’di mauubusan dahil walang forever.” Later, he reiterated the need for unity in the entertainment industry.
“Tsaka ’yung mga networks, palagay ko nakakasuka na ang mga
war-war, mga away-away. Gawin na lang natin ay mag-entertain ng taong bayan....nakakasawa yang mga awayaway, parinigan...”
Welcome, Willie
By this time, the show “Wowowin” had already premiered on GMA-7 and Joey is nothing but happy for its host, Willie Revillame. A few years back, Willie had a show on another network in the same timeslot as Joey’s “Eat Bulaga.” They have had issues but all is water under the bridge now.
“Welcome to Kapuso. Galing din si (Willie) sa Kapamilya at Kapatid – lilipat
din yan, haha! Hindi, joke lang, pare, joke lang. Welcome and good luck to you,” Joey said with a smile.
Is he willing to appear as guest on “Wowowin?” It’s unlikely, Joey said, since Sunday is his rest day. But, yes, Joey has no qualms promoting the show or putting in a good word for it.
“Sana magtagal na si Willie. ’Di na din siya bumabata. Pero nasa sa kanya yan. Lahat naman ng ginagawa ni Willie ay his own doing.”
‘Basher is short for basura’
When questions were raised regarding social media, Joey said he thinks it’s a double-edged sword.
“Minsan, maganda magpakalat ng
impormasyon (sa social media pero) ganu’n din, (minsan) parang lason na pumasok sa ugat mo – madaling kumalat ang mikrobyo (through it),” he said.
He sees bashers as people who have nothing better to do or contribute to topics they dip their fingers into. Many times he ignores them, but he sometimes responds to their attacks – which Joey refers to as “the usual intriga” – in order to air his side. In general, though, he doesn’t engage in argument with them whom, he
points out, don’t even put their real names when they post comments. “Magugulo mga isip ng bashers...
emotional sila...naghahanap lang ng mali... o maninira... pumapapel na, emosyonal pa sila,” Joey said. “Basher nga is short for basura.” He added that it’s not the end of the world when a post becomes controversial.
“’Pag nagkamali ka naman, bawiin mo, alisin mo (’yung post), mag-sorry ka,” he said. “Kung talagang may nasagasaan ka, ‘I’m sorry.’
“Minsan, hindi mo mine-mean ang sinasabi mo, ni-li-lighten mo lang (ang isang sitwasyon)... mahilig lang ako mag-play on words (pero) mali basa nila o sinseryoso.”
At TNAP 2015
Joey will grace this year’s Tindahan Ni Aling Puring (TNAP) Sari-Sari Convention on May 20 to 24 at the World Trade Center. A major highlight of the convention is the launch of TNAP’s membership card that boasts of improved benefits for its members. During the five-day extravaganza, members can learn valuable tips and methods in the free trainings and seminars offered by esteemed negosyo gurus. For more details on TNAP, log on to
Other celebrities attending the event are Jose Manalo, Ruby Rodriguez, Boy Abunda and Vic Sotto; with performances by Zsa Zsa Padilla, Dessa, KC Concepcion, Maja Salvador, Julia Barretto, John Lloyd Cruz, Diego Loyzaga, Giselle Sanchez, Parokya ni Edgar, Gary Valenciano, Kamikazee, Ramon Bautista and more.