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MANILA, Philippines – Actress LJ Reyes may have won a Gawad Urian for her performance in the film Anino sa Likod ng Buwan, but said that she may no longer do daring roles like it.
In the film directed by Jun Robles, LJ had a long love scene with co-star Luis Alandy.
“Siguro ite-take ko na rin po yung opportunity na ito na sabihin na I think it would be my last na daring [role] (I guess I would take this opportunity to say that I think this would be my last daring role.)”
“Kasi I’m very vocal naman po na nagpa-baptize ako last year and Aki [my son] is growing up. (Because I’m very vocal that I was baptized last year and Aki, my son, is growing up.)”
“So, I think I have to choose my projects wisely na talaga, kasi nakakaintindi na po yung bata. (So I think I really have to choose my projects wisely because the kid can comprehend what’s going on around him.)
“And when it comes to my faith also, kailangan mamili na po tayo ng projects. Hindi naman po ibig sabihin noon, e, hindi na tayo gagawa ng proyekto na matsa-challenge tayo bilang isang aktor,” LJ told reporters after the Gawad Urian ceremony at the Kia Theater Wednesday, June 22.
(When it comes to my faith, I need to pick which projects to do. However, that doesn’t mean that I won’t do projects that will not challenge me as an actor.)
Winning the Gawad Urian also means a lot to LJ, who said that the esteemed Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP), the people behind the awards, have their own set of standards.
“Kasi siyempre yung standards nila of recognizing yung hard work mo, and tapos alam ko kung paano pinaghirapan ng buong team – hindi lang po ako,” she said.
(Of course, they have standards in recognizing our hardwork, and I know how the whole team [of the movie] worked hard – not me alone.)
LJ also said that it’s different since she was recognized by her Filipino peers.
“Iba kasi talaga pag na-recognize ka ng kapwa Pilipino mo. So siyempre ang sarap sa pakiramdam, napaka-warm. At ito yung first time talaga na nakatungtong ako sa stage to receive the award,” she said.
(It’s really different when your fellow Filipinos recognize you. So of course, it feels great and so warm. This is also the first time I was able to go onstage to receive the award.)
Also for Anino sa Likod ng Buwan, she won Best Actress last year at the 13th Pacific Film Festival in Vladivostok, Russia.
LJ was also thrilled when she got to stand next to John Lloyd Cruz, who won for his role for Honor Thy Father.
“Ay, ang taray, nakatabi ko na rin siya sa wakas! Siyempre, isa siya sa mga iniidolo natin sa industriyang ito. Sana, one day, makatrabaho natin siya sa kahit anong proyekto. Kahit naman dito sa mga nakasama ko sa entablado,” she said.
(Wow, I got to stand next to him at last! Of course, he is one of those I admire in the industry. I hope that one day, I can get to work with him in any project. Anyone among those I was with onstage.)
When asked about how she felt about besting the likes of Nora Aunor and Alessandra de Rossi, LJ said, “Nakakahiya po. Naku, idol ko po sila, lahat po ng nandun. Pati po si Alex [Alessandra]. Lahat po sila bilib na bilib ako kaya hindi po ako umaasa na mananalo ako.”
(It’s embarassing. I look up to everyone who was there. Even Alex. I’m really amazed with all of them, so I did not expect to win.)
“Yung maitabi lang po yung pangalan ko at saka yung picture ko kanina po nakatabi doon, masaya na po ako,” she said.
(Just to have my name and my picture next to them, I’m happy with that.)
On Thursday, June 22, LJ also took to Instagram to thank everyone who has supported her.
She wrote: “Napakabait ni Lord [sa akin] (The Lord is so good to me)!!! It is by His grace that I have been given this recognition so I may glorify His name!”
LJ quoted Proverbs 3:5-6 from the Bible, and added, “Mahirap rin po pala magpasalamat onstage dahil sa shock! Haha! Wala po akong maalala sa mga sinabi ko! Kaya dito na lang po… Thank you Gawad Urian for this honorable recognition! Hindi ko po ito makakalimutan!”
(It’s difficult to say thank you onstage because of shock. Haha! I cannot remember what I said. So I’ll just say it here… Thank you Gawad Urian for this honorable recognition. I will never forget this.)
“Thank you to my son, Aki, who is always my source of inspiration, motivation, joy, strength, love and so much more!!! I wanted to say his name last night but I might choke in tears! Naalala ko kasi (I remember) that he wanted to come with me. Kaso may pasok na sya (But he has school) and I couldn’t let him sleep late. Sabi ko, ‘Next time na lang’ (I told him, ‘Next time’). Haha kaya sana may (I hope there will be a) next time so I can keep my promise to Aki! Nafeel bad ako na hindi ko [siya] napasama. (I felt bad that I couldn’t bring him). I love you so much my dearest baby boy!”
“Thank you to my mama, na kahit nandun sa New York, walang tigil mag-message sakin to get updates! (Thank you to my Mama – even if she’s in New York, she constantly messages me to get updates) Haha! My mother is the most hardworking person I have ever known! And she has supported me in every single endeavor in my life! I love you mama! Alam mo naman lahat ng gusto kong sabihin [‘di ba?] (You know everything I want to say, right?)
“To my family, thank you for the unfailing love and support you all have for me! Kayo ang lakas ko! Hinding-hindi ko kayo ipagpapalit sa kahit ano sa mundong ito! (You are my strength! I will never exchange you for anything in this world.)
“Thank you sa mga taong nagmamahal sakin. [Paolo Contis], salamat sa suporta at pag-aalaga (thank you for the support and care)! I sincerely appreciate everything you do! Sa mga kaibigan ko na nag-text at nag-paabot ng pagbati, maraming salamat! (To all of my friends who texted and greeted me, thank you!)
She ended her note by thanking people who have worked behind the scenes with her, including those from Anino sa Likod ng Buwan and the GMA Artist Center. – Rappler.com
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