Kapuso actress Glaiza de Castro once dreamed of becoming a journalist prior to her acting career. In the latest episode of Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast where the actress was a guest, she shared how she grew up watching veteran broadcasters Karen Davila, Korina Sanchez, and Jessica Soho which somehow influenced her decision before entering college.
“Ako gusto kong maging journalist nung high school ako kasi undecided ako kung anong kukunin ko na course sa college,” she said.
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“Parang gusto ko yung ginagawa nila na nagpupunta sila sa kung saan-saan na lugar tapos nag iinterview sila ng mga tao na sobrang interesting–– yung mga buhay, kung paano ginagawa to, kung ano processo ng ganyan,” she added.
While she did dream of becoming a journalist, fate had other plans for Glaiza as she pursued an acting career.
“Sabi ko, sige na nga tuloy ko na nga tong pag aartista ko na parte pa rin naman ng media. Kumbaga, masscomm pa rin yung nadali,” she said.
The Kapuso actress stars in the film 58th, an animated biographical drama directed by Carl Joseph Papa. She plays the role of Maria Reynafe Castillo, a daughter of the missing photojournalist, Reynaldo "Bebot" Momay, who is the 58th victim of the Maguindanao Massacre.
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Glaiza admitted that she sometimes questions herself as to why she continues to accept roles such as these as she’s also worried about her security. She previously starred in the 2018 film, Liway, which was based on a true story during the Martial Law era.
“Parang minsan kinukwestyon ko bakit ako napupunta sa ganito at bakit ako nahuhumaling sa ganitong klaseng proyekto? Kasi medyo natakot talaga ako–– sinabi ko to kay Direk Carl nung pinalabas yung 58th –– may imagination ako na baka mamaya may humarang sa akin sa airport,” she admitted.
Despite this, the Kapuso actress maintained that it’s her duty as an actress to use her talent to good use.
“Kumbaga, in power pa rin naman yung mga politicians na involved doon sa story ng 58th. Kahit yung Liway, nadoon sa YouTube ngayon, sino ba yung in power ngayon? Eh wala, parte yun siguro ng purpose ko bilang isang aktor at pagiging Katipunera ko,” she said.
“Siguro kaya ako drawn sa mga ganun kasi nasa lahi namin ang lumaban,” she ended.