By Carl Joseph Ferrer
From a comedian to an… action star?!
Bien Co, known for his stage name Pooh, portrays Schwarzenegger Arnold “Gerry” Arnaldo in the newest Kapatid sitcom Oh My Korona.
Gerry is a stuntman, just like his father. His ultimate dream is to follow in the latter’s footsteps.
“Pero hindi lang po doon natatapos ang kwento dahil ang dami n’yo pong aabangan sa tunay na pagkatao ni Schwarzenegger Arnold Arnaldo.”
During the show’s media con, Pooh pointed out the difference between Oh My Korona and other shows that depict a celebrity’s life.
“No’ng ginagawa po namin ito… etong kwento ay ‘yung mismong showbiz na pinag-uusapan nila, with characters na mga hopeful, gustong pumasok sa pag-aartista, at kung ano ang mga proseso at gagawin. So mas relatable siya sa masa.”
Pooh, who also serves as the show’s creative consultant, is confident that the public will witness what it’s like to be an aspiring celebrity.
“Ito, nararamdaman naming 100% na magki-click siya. Relatable sa masa dahil inisa-isa namin ang buhay ng mga ordinaryong tao. Lahat po ng characters namin maa-apply nila sa sarili nila.”
As a veteran comedian, Pooh also praised co-star Maja Salvador for her comedic performance.
“Sa live shows, napatunayan ko na meron talaga siyang pitik, alam mo ‘yun. ‘Yung pitik na parang meron talaga siya, ‘yung talent sa comedy. Kasi kahit anong ipagawa ko diyan sa live show, kaya niyang gawin… nakikinig siya. ‘Yun ang maganda kay Maja kaya mas nakakatulong lalo sa kanya. Tapos kapag sinabihan mo siya, sobrang open siya sa lahat.”
Pooh spent his entire career as an actor, comedian, impersonator, singer, and host, demonstrating his dedication to the entertainment industry.
“Noong hindi pa ako nag-a-artista, ‘yung ibang work, isinasantabi ko. Mas pinipili ko ang showbiz work kaysa sa may bagong dumarating. May something ako sa loyalty.”
Get to know more about Gerry as he pursues his dreams on Oh My Korona airing Saturdays, at 7:30 PM, on TV5.
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