Life has never been the same for Andi Eigenmann after playing the lead role in ABS-CBN's hit series Agua Bendita.

Aside from the two major projects—Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin and Galema, Ang Anak ni Zuma—that have been lined up for her, the 17-year-old actress's endorsements have been coming left and right.

"Hindi ko po mabilang," she said almost shyly when asked how many brands has she been endorsing to date. "Ito ang latest...and I'm honored to be chosen as a Pond's Girl. It's a dream come true."

In less than a year, there's no doubt about her increasing popularity meter, but the journey—according to her—has just begun.

In an exclusive interview yesterday, February 9, she told PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal), "I have yet a lot to do to prove myself worthy of being called an actress, especially being probably, you know, in the level of...compared to the likes of my mother, my father, my aunt, my grandparents, and  my kuya."

Andi is the daughter of Mark Gil and Jaclyn Jose; granddaughter of Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil; niece of Michael de Mesa and Cherie Gil; and sister of Gabby Eigenmann and Sid Lucero.

On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest, she gave herself a success rating of "5 or 6."

She said, "Let me think of a number but I'm not even halfway there. I started with Agua Bendita, I was a 2. Two lang. Siguro nung natapos ang Agua Bendita...Don't get me wrong, Agua Bendita changed my life and Agua Bendita did so much to me, especially, in connection with this industry. But siyempre, it doesn't mean, just because Agua Bendita was a hit, and I was a part of it, doesn't mean 9 na agad ako. Siguro 6 or 5. Siguro...Kasi, isa pa lang naman nagagawa ko, e."

So, early on, she has already instilled the "never-be-complacent attitude" in herself.

Andi explained, "I have yet to prove myself. My goal here in the industry, my vision is for people to know and to see that I am a versatile actress, that I am serious in this craft, in what I'm doing. That I'm doing this for them, and I'm just doing my job, that is it.

"So just because I did Agua Bendita doesn't mean that I've achieved that goal already. Yes, as an actress, as a successful one, probably yeah, because I've gone with the stepping stone."

ATTITUDE PROBLEM? Almost at the same time she became a household name, rumors about her "attitude problem" surfaced.

In an article published in Manila Bulletin last September 4, 2010, writer Alex Brosas's source said that Andi's "mood swings and temper" had some members of the staff, including her handlers, complaining.

Recently, a group of fans in Iloilo claimed they were snubbed.

She admitted, "Minsan kasi, totoong nangyari pala 'yon, pero hindi pala ako aware." That's when she's with non-showbiz friends, who want some privacy.