Klea Pineda just renewed her contract with GMA and GMA Artist Center. With the Never Say Goodbye star doing this, what does she expect to do with GMA this year? For starters, there's a lot on the pipeline and aside from that, she'll be doing projects with other stars from the same network. We talked to her this afternoon after she signed with GMA and Artist Center executives.
Klea says "I don't really have an expectation, whatever the management chooses for me, what character I play, I'm willing to do it. I believe they won't give me something that wouldn't help with my career. I don't want to be stuck in one love team, I want to be with different leading men so I can grow as an actor. I want to work with my co starstruck batch like Arra, Jay, Ayra, Prince, it's been so long since I have worked with them, more so in a regular show. I wish we could do that. I chose to stay in GMA because they gave me a break, they gave me the opportunity, they opened doors to fulfill my dreams. I came from auditions, I lined up, I really started from scratch and they believe in me. In the future, I hope to have a family of my own but still work here as a Kapuso. Harlene and I was just hanging out, we recorded it and posted online and you can see how we bonded so fast like we have already worked previously. Max, Lauren, Ms. Snooky, we all worked for the first time and we bonded over that during the locked in taping. It's not the end of the pairing with Jeric, I am happy to be paired with others so I can learn from other artists, I don't want to be stucked in a loveteam and Jeric knows that I want to be with other leading men in this industry because you will learn a lot from other artists too. Jeric and I bonded over regional shows, when we promote things, we are together, we have coffee in the morning, he's a very good gentleman, but our friendship won't end there. We still send each other messages, we support each other, talk when we have shows and he's very supportive. Our friendship is very matured. I wish for a primetime show, but it will happen in time. I'll feel fulfilled when I hear my show will be next after 24 oras, and with Bea Alonzo of course."
Here's the rest of the interview on video, enjoy!
Klea will be working with Jak Roberto, Lauren Young and Snooky Serna on Never Say Goodbye under the GMA Entertainment Group so stay tuned for that!
I distinctly remember interviewing Klea Pineda a few weeks after she won as the Ultimate Female Survivor for Starstruck's 6th edition a couple of years ago. She was statuesque, had a very regal smile and was also poised much of a beauty queen. She had the presence of which people who probably judged her on the show must have seen. She worked hard doing the auditions, the daily and weekly tasks to win that show - of which tells how promising this new actress is. She landed a role in Encantadia playing "Muyak" who is a fairy/nymph which have her be noticed of millions of Filipino who watch the show. She was a little sad a couple of months ago because that role had her always in the green room and didn't get to interact with the other actors in the show. But the story, circumstances all changed and now she gets to be with them quite often. A welcome change in Encantadia's gorgeous gal.
We interviewed her a few days ago for #EighteenK, Klea Pineda's turn to be presented to the society. Her theme, was modern bohemian. She invited her family, friends, a couple artists from GMA Artist Center and other celebrities. Now I'm sure that party was going to be successful and fun, but when I asked about who else she wanted to be there, I felt sorry because she suddenly turned and bursted into tears. She wanted to see her grandfather whom she attributed all the hard work she's done over the years. She uttered it would have been better of these blessings were witnessed by him when he were still alive. Obviously, she misses her Grandpa so much. I apologized for making her cry that time, I didn't know things would turn out that way.
She's still wishing for more projects, more gigs and albums in the future. She also wants to make her dream to finally become a beauty queen to come true. I must say, she could already walk, she's smart, gorgeous and can already do this as she is in her prime. She's hungry to achieve this in a couple of years time, and didn't even matter what crown it would be as long as she gets to share her cause as she deeply cares for the elderly.
She was stunning last night at NOBU Hotel where she celebrated #EighteenK. Photos from the GMA Artist Center were all dreamy, you could tell she was having fun while all her friends, family gathered in this momentous occasion. I was so happy for her; just like her fans would've felt.
It was so much fun interviewing her at Palm Grill in Tomas Morato, a new restaurant serving great chicken, pizza, pasta. She also wanted to keep her celebration very private and have the most important people in her life be there. I think she got her wish and more. She's just starting people, so if you see Klea Pineda be in future shows and star in her own soap, you shouldn't be surprised at all. She's got it.
Photo Credits: Nice Print Photo, GMA Artist Center, all photos not mine.
She's statuesque, gorgeous, beautiful and smart. She's Klea Pineda, the Starstruck Ultimate Female Survivor. She also just celebrated her first year with her equally lovely fans, the Kleanatics.
I asked her about a couple of things, but what struck me most was how she was quite eager to thank her fans. If it was spending time with them, getting to know them on a personal level, she didn't hesitate to do it because as she says "They have been with me since the very beginning. They were the ones who went and voted for me when I was just a person joining Starstruck back then and now that I have the chance to do this, I'll be here for them!".
She went and joined them in small activities, she also talked to them all and broke the ice by playing games and giving away prizes with the help of her family and a couple of her sponsors. It was nice to see her Mom, Dad and siblings preparing food and taking part in small chat to thank these guys who did something for them when Klea was just starting. It was fun because the fans took it as a chance to be close to Klea as they've weathered a lot of challenges, not just voting per se but even going the mile and defend her from bashers online. That's stuff of legends, but they lived with dedication and love for the Kapuso actress and this is just a small way of appreciating that.
Here's our short interview with her during the event:
Thank you Klea, Kleanatics, to your parents and GMA Artist Center for making this possible. It was nice watching you had fun that day. I'm sure this is just the start. At 17 years old, you surely are one promising star!
I've been a fan of the show for quite a while now and hearing that they'd be back on TV last year was but a welcome thing for me. I've met quite a number of stars from the show and have been able to maintain good friendships with the likes of Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Herras, Rocco Nacino, Kris Bernal, Enzo Pineda and others who have been so good to us bloggers ever since. I wasn't able to catch much of Season 6 but knowing it is for a good 5 years since it went back on air, I'd really love to get to know the winners more since we've seen them during the blogcon. I've actually got my bets here which was a good thing and I'd like to know what they have in mind now that they've won the show.
Elyson De Dios Starstruck Season 6 First Prince
Talking to Elyson was a little discomforting. I could feel he did have some small disappointments about not getting the Ultimate Survivor post in Starstruck. I guess he was very driven, wanting to be the one to win the show and he had his hopes up. He was already there, and thought since he was already doing good in the last few challenges, there would be a big chance that he'd win. I can't blame him really, but his face kinda lit up when we told him that there are actually more Starstruck runner ups that made successful careers. He's hoping that would happen and he's actually happy to have been able to star in a show which will be on their home station real soon.
Here's our interview with Elyson during the event:
Ayra Mariano Starstruck Season 6 First Princess
I voted for Ayra Mariano during the bloggers conference and also voted for her for the show (I watched the finale). I find her very nice to talk to, and very approachable. I was thinking she'd win this thing but of course fate has a different plan for her. That was also in her mind why she placed First Princess in Starstruck Season 6. She was supposed to also appear in a show but GMA Artist Center probably figured it would have been best to see her with her co-winners in the show so people would be familiarized with her, their love team and the starstruck co-stars. She already appeared in commercials in the past and it looks like she's getting the attention she wants now. I'm pretty sure she's made for the business as I find her very pretty. Here's a short video of our interview with Ayra.
Klea Pineda Ultimate Starstruck Season 6 Female Survivor
She's a stunner, tall, statuesque and very much a beauty queen in the making. She's blessed though because even before she thought about joining pageants, she's the rightful winner with the title Starstruck Season 6 Ultimate Female Survivor. This is the start of the grueling task of letting her natural star shine, in acting, dancing, even singing, they've got to be triple threat these days to even survive. She's happy because she's going to be a part of Encantadia, one of GMA's pet project that involves magic, folklore and is one of the country's premier fantasy series. If it happens again, then she's going to have to fill the shoes of great actresses, she feels so ready for it. Aside from that, she hopes to actually take the footsteps of Megan Young or Pia Wurtzbach, something she's planning to do very soon. With the pairing with Migo, she's planning to work really hard to get the chemistry going. She's not going to force it since everyone knows Migo has a girlfriend. I'm hopeful she still has time for beauty queen training so she could achieve her dreams. Here's a bit of our interview with Klea.
Migo Adecer Ultimate Starstruck Season 6 Male Survivor
Migo was actually one of the few who impressed me during the blogcon which happened a few weeks before their finale. He can sing, he can dance legibly, plus he's a really good looking guy. He's the Ultimate Starstruck Season 6 Male Survivor and he's going to have to do the legwork in making himself known in show business. He's also going to be in several shows on GMA and if possible, he'd like to make his singing a priority. He plans to work it out with GMA Artist Center and GMA Records if there's a chance soon. I'm glad to have known a very humble guy won Starstruck this season. I hope his star shines, just like his predecessors in the show. I could see him doing several commercials as well. Here's a small interview with Migo.
We had this small chat in a nail spa in Tomas Morato. It was relaxing, but I was really happy to have been able to talk to these guys and gals on a more personal way. They're just normal people like us, a little more talented perhaps but still very nice. They have dreams just like you, they're doing something about it and I hope they inspire not just their fans, but more Filipinos. I hope you get to know them too just like how we did. They're willing to work for it and hope you see their efforts when you watch GMA shows. I hope to get to talk to them again soon. They're all winners in my books!
Thanks to GMA Artist Center for having us and for hosting this event!
