Director sees x-factor in ‘Artista Academy’ hopefuls

KAPATID Network Talent Center head and seasoned director Mac Alejandre believes the judges of "Artista Academy" made the right choice in picking the top 16 who will go head-to-head in the competition.

Early last week, the program named the top boys and girls who are in the running for the big showbiz break and the coveted P20 million in total prizes.

Alejandre said that even though it was too early to pick out favorites, there are few who really stand out.

"Meron talagang mas malaki ang potential kesa sa iba. Pero sa kahit na anong competition, nag-uumpisa pa lang ang laban eh. Hindi ko alam kung yung front runner ngayon eh maabutan din."

"Ang tanong ngayon eh sino sa kanila ang tatagal sa marathon na ito,” he said.

What he can assure the public is that all the contestants of "Artista Academy" are deserving winners.

"Ang sigurado ako eh kahit sino sa labing anim eh mayroong laban."

He said they were able to get the auditionees who have the face, the talent and x-factor to succeed in the local entertainment business.

"The TV5 stars are not like other stars. He/she is somebody na unquestionable ang ganda, ang galing at ang dating."

"Yun ang hinahanap na qualities ko eh. Kailangan talaga may ganda, sa looks. Kailangan may galing. Sana magaling na magaling. Kung hindi magaling eh pwede mong i-train yun. Gaano ka man kaganda at kagaling eh hindi ka magiging star kung wala kang dating."

The talent head added that they were able to get representatives from different regions, financial/personal backgrounds and experiences.

"Somehow nakikita ninyo ang template ng gusto naming i-represent. They should be able to act, dance and sing."

He further revealed that the Best Actor and Actress will be working immediately on their first primetime project after the winners will be named.

"Artista Academy" airs weekdays after "Wil Time Bigtime" on the Kapatid Network. (Glaiza Jarloc/Sunnex)