Ronnie Liang said he felt hurt by rumors that matronly benefactors gave him his house and car.
"Well siyempre masakit. Tao lang naman po ako. Pinaghirapan ko yung sasakyan ko. And yung bahay ko, yun nga, nung nabili namin yung lupa, sinangla namin. Yung napagsanglaan, yun yung budget para pampagawa ng bahay. Hinuhulug-hulugan ko 'yon buwan-buwan," he said.
Ronnie Liang fights hard to conquer the limelight
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
07:44 PM
Rating
At 25, giving up on showbiz is the farthest from Ronnie Liang's mind.
His big dreams—holding a solo concert in a big venue, starring in a lead role in a teleserye, and making it big in movies—have not come into fruition. So why give up?
Ronnie is a graduate of the first season ABS-CBN's reality show Pinoy Dream Academy, back in 2006. Since then, he has released a Gold album and two hit singles, and has starred in some soap operas and movies.
He had also been a mainstay of ABS-CBN's long-running Sunday variety show ASAP. That is, until his contract expired this year.
"My contract has expired in ASAP," Ronnie told PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) in an interview yesterday afternoon, August 10, at Center Stage Resto Bar in Quezon City. "I don't know. We have to ask them. I don't want to speak in their behalf. Wala naman akong naramdaman."
He has appeared in ASAP's rival Party Pilipinas since then. But he's not turning Kapuso any time soon.
Ronnie recently signed a new contract with ALV Talent Circuit, which is headed by talent manager Arnold Vegafria. Ronnie said his previous manager George Roca decided to turn him over to Vegafria because Roca wanted to concentrate more on indie filmmaking.
"Kaka-sign ko lang ng contract," Ronnie replied after he was asked if he's moving to GMA-7. "We have plans. Pinag-usapan namin na we will work hard together para sa ikakabuti ng career ko."
So he's returning to ASAP XV?
"I think it's in the process now because I have a new manager. Wala pa kaming network and pinagpaplanuhan namin kung saang network ako pupunta," Ronnie answered.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE. Ronnie shared that ALV plans to have his image "repackaged."
"We will explore all avenues para sa career ko. As they said, magkakaroon ako ng repackage, and at the same time, we will have a new album. Acting..." he said.
Would Ronnie, whose image is wholesome, go more daring?
"Maybe. Maybe not," Ronnie answered. "Depende sa ALV Management. I will follow their decision because I know their decision is for the common good. I'm 25 years old. So kung ano yung makakabuti sa akin, sila na."
But what does Ronnie want to accomplish with his career?
"Gusto kong magkaroon ng movie, serye, mag-concert sa bigger venues. Solo concert in a big venue, international concerts also. Magkaroon ng album, I think English naman. Kasi ito, Tagalog 'to," he said.
Ronnie was referring to his previous album, Ang Aking Awitin, under Universal Records, which had songs predominantly in Filipino. His new album under Universal records will also be in Filipino.
"Tagalog din. Parang forte ko raw yung Tagalog," he said.
He's also aiming for the lead part in a teleserye. But he's not picky.
"Kahit ano po yung ibigay sa akin, masaya na po ako. At least meron po akong trabaho," he said.
- PEP EXCLUSIVE: Ronnie Liang celebrates birthday with young cancer patients; admits to having a non-showbiz girlfriend
- Ronnie Liang ready to try acting; signs contract under new management
- Ronnie Liang launches own fragrance; will release new album of revivals and love songs
- Despite the intrigues, Ronnie Liang considers 2010 as one of the best in his career
- Ronnie Liang defends himself against negative issues
Get showbiz news anytime, anywhere on your mobile! Just key in PEP ON and send to 4627. Available to all Sun, Globe, and Smart subscribers.
More News
- Comedienne Mosang says she lost P105,00 in a scam
- JC Tiuseco denies rumors he's courting Sarah Lahbati
- Alex Gonzaga hosts new game show with Chris Tiu
- Saab Magalona enjoys playing a villainess in new series
- Liz Uy keeps mum about rumored romance with Ely Buendia; refuses to comment on PNoy-Grace Lee hookup
- Katrina Halili on Hayden Kho's return to showbiz: "Ow? That guy? He's coming back? Oh, good luck to him!"
-
Movies
Jim Paredes excited for APO music-inspired film, I Do Bi Doo, Bi Doo
Sam Concepcion and Tippy Dos Santos are part of this musical film.
-
PEP Finder
Sharmaine Suarez says showbiz will always be her home
After seven years, Sharmaine is back to acting.
-
Fashion
She reveals plan to put up a vintage store.
-
The Pulse
What PEPsters will watch daily during noontime...
Hosts of both Eat...Bulaga! and It's Showtime! believe that having the same timeslot is a healthy competition.
Most Popular
- Marian Rivera explains visit to taping of a TV5 show; comments on Iza Calzado's transfer to ABS-CBN
- Grace Lee on President Noynoy Aquino: "I like him."
- Part 2 Dolly Anne Carvajal on Carmina Villarroel-Claudine Barretto issue: "I stand by my story."
- Kris Aquino: "Annulment is not a cause for joy. The truth is, it was a marriage that failed but it's a cause for optimism."
- Talent manager Shirley Kuan on columnist Dolly Anne Carvajal: "She can stick to her story. She has a story to tell, fine. But it's a lie."
- PEP SPECIAL REPORT PART I: Why the marriage of Kris Aquino and James Yap was declared null and void
- Mark Bautista remains friends with Piolo Pascual after being involved in the actor's breakup with KC Concepcion
- Hayden Kho, Jr. insists there is "NO infidelity issue" between him and Dra. Vicki Belo; apologizes to Nancy Castiglione
- Director Mac Alejandre talks about his four-year contract with TV5 and reveals the real reason he left GMA-7
- Part 2 Ynna Asistio to Annabelle Rama: "Bakit napakahirap na pakawalan kami kung talagang ayaw mo sa amin at ipinilit lang kami ng nanay ko sa iyo?"
Advertisement
