Kamakailan, naging laman ng mga balita si Anji Salvacion dahil sa acting performance niya sa Linlang, isang Philippine thriller drama series na naka-release na ng 10 episodes sa Amazon Prime Video as of November 4, 2023.
May nakapansing hindi makasabay ang dalaga sa pag-arte nina Kim Chiu, Paolo Avelino, JM de Guzman, at Maricel Soriano.
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Maging ang anak nina John Estrada at Janice de Belen na si Kaila Estrada ay nagti-treding dahil sa husay niya sa pag-arte.
Pero kalma lang, Linlang fans.
Ayon kay Anji, she still is a "work in progress," and is doing her best to be better.
Rest assured that the Kapamilya star is taking the criticisms to heart.
Sa exclusive interview niya sa PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) coursed through Star Magic publicist Thess Gubi, sabi ni Anji, "I've read comments, and yes, I'm taking them seriously, especially the constructive ones, because I know they would really help improve my craft. I see myself as a work in progress, which is why I welcome comments on my acting, and I believe that learning is a continuous process."
Pero dedma siya sa mga mapanlait na bashers.
Sa pagpapatuloy ng singer, "Some comments were just making fun of me, and they weren't helpful anyway.
"Reading their messages will break you if you don’t know how to deal with them, kasi kung iisipin mo itong mga taong nanglalait sa akin, I don’t think they can act well either.
"That's why it's better to ignore them and focus on the helpful comments, and I want to emphasize once again that I am open to comments that I believe will help me improve my acting skills."
ANJI ON HER CHARACTER KATE ALCANTARA
Aminado siyang hindi madali ang transition na ito sa kanyang career.
From joining Idol Philippines (season 1) in 2019, she went on winning Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 in 2022.
During the pandemic and after leaving the Bahay ni Kuya, she had played light roles in a few shows.
Pero mas singing ang kanyang background.
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So medyo na-shock talaga siya nang isalang sa Linlang, even is she and Kice went through a five-day acting workshop.
Sabi niya sa PEp.ph, "Yes, I was shocked by the intensity of every scene and deeply affected by it.
"During those times, I even found it difficult to let go of the emotions. My greatest problem is that I tend to dwell on the feeling, and I'm having difficulties letting go of the emotions that I've absorbed."
Has she adjusted to her role?
"It took me a while to adjust. This is the very first teleserye I've done, and it's a heavy drama.
"I would say that I had a difficult time adjusting, but with the help of my co-actors and directors, I was able to give my best.
"And yes, it may not be the best for others, but I didn't stop learning and honing my acting skills."
Paano siya naghahanda para sa mga eksena niya as Kate Alcantara?
"Initially, paulit-ulit kung binabasa at iniintindi yong lines ko para ma-i-deliver nang maayos pagdating sa eksena.
"I even asked help from teacher Ruby bago pa ako sasalang sa eksena.
"Kaya I’m grateful and thankful to teacher Ruby Ruiz at aming mga directors for their patience and for helping us delivered our eksena."
Si Ruby ang batikang aktres na gumaganap bilang Pilar Alcantara, lola ng magkapatid na characters nina Kim at Anji.
"I just felt honored to witness how the veterans do their jobs, and I really learned a lot from them."
May peg ba siya for her character?
Ang kanyang honest answer, "Actually, I still don't know how to peg a character, and up to this day, I'm still learning how to do so. Ang ginawa ko during sa taping is pineg ko ang sarili ko."
QUICK SCAN ON THE COMMENTS RE: ANJI'S ACTING
Si Ogie Diaz ang isa sa mga nakapansin
On October 19, 2023, nag-tweet ito sa X matapos panoorin ang episodes 5 and 6 of Linlang.
Ogie's post read (published as is), "Episode 5 [and] 6 na, malakas na sana ang presence ni Anji, pero scripted pa din ang delivery ng lines, saka parang naka-botox ang mukha [ni Anji], kaya hindi makita ang facial lines. Si Kice, kinakain ang linya. Make this as your motivation, mga bagets, to be better next time. (hand emoji showing peace sign) (emoji with heart eyes)"
May nagsabing off ang pagpasok ng "blooming love team" sa isang heavy drama.
Sa mga tabloids, inilarawan ang kanyang acting na "hilaw," "kulang pa," "bano, "chaka," at iba pa.
Pero sabi naman ng mga ardent fans ng dalaga, maraming sa mga magagaling na artista ngayon ang dumaan sa pagpuna noong nagsisimula pa lang.