Filipino showbiz celebrities who
make their mark rather evenly on the once-two great pillars of the country’s
television entertainment industry are always big draws to viewers. Christian
Bautista started out as a contestant on an ABS-CBN singing contest TV show in
2003, going onto a recording career with prominent stints in TV hosting as well
as acting – TV, film and his original theatrical stomping grounds. Come 2013 he
became a GMA7 talent, doing much of the same multitalented deal. This year, he
is close to equaling his time as a Kapuso with being a former Kapamilya,
especially with his recent contract renewal, something he is very happy and thankful
for.
The latter part is markedly
important as Inquirer.net puts it.
Christian Bautista noted in a virtual conference interview regarding his
staying with the GMA Network as a decision that has given him peace of mind.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as the 39-year-old puts it, continues to cut
into opportunities in entertainment for many personalities in the industry.
With the uncertainty of landing projects, Bautista expressed relief that GMA7
was ready to renew his contract anew. He sees it as the Kapuso Network’s
continuing trust and support for his considerable contributions.
“There was nervousness because of
the pandemic…because nothing was sure,” says Christian, who describes being
renewed with GMA late June as a gift for his family. In his words: “It’s like
telling them that, ‘Hey, this company still believes in me, and will allow me
to work and provide for my family, while I fulfill my goal of entertaining
people’.” And indeed, Bautista has plenty on his plate with regards to
entertainment, which he will be carrying on soon enough.
For example, the fourth season of
GMA7 reality singing competition “The Clash” is happening later this year, and
Christian Bautista is raring to get back in the routine as mentor-coach for a
new batch of recording artist hopefuls, helping in the same way he was helped
when he joined “Star in a Million” back with ABS-CBN nearly two decades ago.
Christian also has hosting duties on other Kapuso shows such as “All-Out
Sundays,” but he sees his new Kapuso deal as a chance to record a new single or
full album, since “Kapit” in 2017. Lastly, Bautista has been inspired by Alden
Richards being line producer for his own virtual concert, and is thinking of
trying his hand at production.
With his GMA7 contract renewal,
Christian is looking forward to more productive years in entertainment,
especially as his 20th year in showbiz comes up which has got him
contemplating what else he can do in the industry, and plan accordingly.
Image courtesy of Yahoo News
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