Manila Standard Today:
Good-looking showbiz newbie Alden Richards is touted as GMA’s next important leading man. Introduced in the top-rating afternoon soap Alakdana and is one of the mainstays of the hit teen-oriented show Tween Hearts, he continues to charm the public with his magnetic appeal. As a proof of his growing popularity, it’s not only on television where he’s in demand but in the movies as well. He’s part of the currently showing Tween Academy: Class of 2012 which is doing very well at the tills and will soon be seen in the horror-drama The Road and the grand MMFF entry Panday 2.
“I’m really thankful for all the wonderful blessings that are coming my way. Things are happening so fast for me. I just can’t believe it! That’s why I’m doubling my efforts to prove to all and sundry that I deserve all the trust GMA is giving me,” he says.
Based on the loud cheering and applause that he received from the fans during Tween Academy: Class of 2012’s recent premiere night, he’s really on his way to the top.
“Wow! It’s flattering to hear. I’m grateful that my efforts are being rewarded. But I’m aware that I still have a long way to go. I promise to do my best to meet everybody’s expectations.”
This early, he’s already becoming the subject of intrigues. Some quarters say he’s the apple of the eye of his mother network at present, projects-wise.
“I don’t want to think that I’m the favorite whatsoever. I’m just doing my work. Perhaps, it’s just my time now, right? That’s why I’m making the most of it. For sure, my peers will also have theirs in the coming days,” explains Alden.
Speaking of his fellow male tween stars, the general observation is that he’s a standout among the rest of the pack since he’s not only handsome and tall but has considerable acting talent too.
“Again, I don’t want to create an impression that I’m competing with any of them. I’ve been hearing comments that despite my non-exposure to reality star searches or not having any showbiz blood, still, I managed to make waves. I want to believe that it’s destiny. I have high respect for my contemporaries. We all share the same goal.”
Personally, who does he think will likely become his future rival among the group?
“Rival but definitely, healthy competition,” Alden stresses. “I think it’s Derrick (Monasterio). Many say we have similar qualities. He’s also good-looking and talented. He’s my closest among the male Tween stars.”
His love team with Louise delos Reyes is one of GMA’s most promising as of the moment. Ironically, they are not being linked romantically to each other.
“For me, it’s practical not to pursue her. We’re a screen tandem. In case we have a relationship, our work will be affected if we have misunderstandings. It’s enough that we are accepted by the fans. We’re better this way.”
Some quarters say his recent date with screen hottie Sam Pinto was just part of the publicity stunt for Tween Academy: Class of 2012 since it had a TV coverage.
“Of course not!” reacts Alden. “The reason why it was covered by Showbiz Central is because it’s in that show where I first admitted that I would like to have a date with Sam. As my way of gratitude, I agreed when they asked permission to cover it. Sam also said ‘Yes!’ so no problem. But it wasn’t meant to drumbeat our film.”
Asked what positive qualities he discovered on Sam during their date, the be-dimpled young star reveals: “She’s easy-to-deal-with, a good conversationalist and a real trouper! She’s not choosy when it comes to the place where you’ll dine in. Even if it’s not that expensive, it’s just fine with her.”
Alden is aware that the bigger his name becomes in the coming days, the more responsibilities it entails.
That’s why I’m always on my toes. This is a blessing and I don’t want to waste the breaks being given to me now. I owe GMA a lot. I promise to do my best so as not to disappoint them,” he ends.
Information Courtesy of Manila Standard Today / Joseph Peter R. Gonzalez
http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideEntertainment.htm?f=2011/august/25/entertainment2.isx&d=2011/august/25
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