Starstruck alumnus and GMA Artist Center star Sef Cadayona was hailed as the Best Comedy Actor at the recently concluded PMPC Star Awards for Television.
Upon receiving his award, he admitted that he remained speechless and couldn't believe that he was declared the winner.
He also shared that Michael V. and Ogie Alcasid are considered to be his mentors in comedy. “During taping ng Bubble Gang, lagi kaming nireremind ni Kuya Bitoy na ibigay ang todo naming energy at mas maging lively. After niyang magsalita, doon na ako nakaka-isip ng mga jokes at punch lines na magagamit sa mga gags namin. Mas lalo kaming na-momotivate”.
When asked about his inspiration to pursue his long time dream of making people happy, he shared that he always take courage and strength from his family. “Kumukuha ako ng inspirasyon at lakas kung saan ako lumaki – sa aking mga pamilya sa Las Pinas.”
Meanwhile, the Kapuso Network will be launching another season of the successful reality-based artista search StarStruck. Sef gives an advice to all the hopefuls who want to enter show business. “Be prepared sa matinding training. Natatandaan ko yung mga araw na halos hindi na kami natutulog nun. Kasi po sunod-sunod yun, Rehearsal, workshop, test. Then rehearsal workshop, test. Ang masasabi ko lang sa kanila, kahit ano mang mangayari at kahit gaano kahirap, wag nilang kalimutan kung anong dahilan kung bakit sila nag-audition’’. (30)
Interview with Sef Cadayona (Bubble Gang)
Q: How do you feel about winning the Best Comedy Actor Award at the recently–concluded PMPC Star Awards for TV? Did you expect to beat Vic Sotto and Michael V.?
S: To beat Vic Sotto and Michael V. is not the right term. It’s more of them giving me the opportunity to shine. Winning the Best Comedy Actor Award, ‘yung initial feeling ko is ang saya! Ang saya saya! But siyempre, heto ako, hindi pa rin makapaniwala. Wala naman kasi akong ibang gustong gawin kundi ang magpatawa ng viewers. At para bigyan ako ng ganitong klaseng recognition, I am so grateful para sa award na ito.
Q: How do you feel about Michael V.’s statement that he is very proud of you?
S: Siyempre abot-langit ang saya ko dahil ganun ‘yung naramdaman ng mentor ko sa akin. Abot-langit din ang pasasalamat ko kasi kung hindi dahil sa kanya, hindi naman ako mare-recognize, so very thankful and very blessed ako.
Q: Who among the veteran comedians do you look up to and why?
S: Vic Sotto, Michael V., Ogie Alcasid, Janno Gibbs, Dolphy, and Joey De Leon. Medyo old school kasi ako, doon umiikot ‘yung mundo ko. Ang responsibilidad ko ngayon bilang bagong komedyante ay ang maghain ng bagong paraan kung paano magpatawa.
Q: You are also considered as one of the best gay actors in show business today, can you share your acting style and technique?
S: Siguro, itong ginagawa ko and preparation ko is not just for gay roles per se, pero para sa lahat, especially sa comedy. Huwag kang matakot na maging baliw paminsan-minsan. Kasi kung hindi medyo tuliro ‘yung utak ko, hindi ko rin naman gagawin ito. Pero dahil sa natutunan kong pagtawanan ‘yung sarili ko at bigyan ng katatawanan ‘yung ginagawa ko, gawin mo na. One technique is huwag kang maging uptight. Basta kung ano ‘yung nararamdaman mo, gawin mo.
Q: What other type of roles do you want to be identified with?
S: Superhero, alien, estranghero, saka ‘yung mga hindi ginagawa ng tao gaya ng maging butiki, maging aso. At gusto ko ring mag-voice over someday.
Q: How does it feel to be part of Bubble Gang, the longest–running gag show (19 years) in television?
S: Proud. Very proud ako siyempre lalo na’t kaming mga bago ang tumanggap ng Hall of Fame. Ang tindi! ‘Yun nga lang, medyo mataas na responsibilidad ‘yun. But I assure the viewers na hindi kami magbabago.
Q: What is it about Bubble Gang you like best?
S: Pinakagusto ko sa Bubble Gang is ‘yung mga katrabaho ko. Kasi isang pamilya na kami and we bring out the best in each other.
Q: Can you share the back story of your segment in Bubble Gang which you share with Bitoy?
S: ‘Yung backstory kasi niyan, madalas naming napapansin sa Facebook ‘yung mga bata na kung anu-anong kalokohan ang ginagawa. Kadalasan ginagawa nilang vanity ‘yung mga Facebook page nila. So naisip namin, hindi ba nakikita ng magulang ito? So ‘yun. Nakakatuwa rin kasi patok siya sa generation ngayon. Ginagawa lang naming katatawanan ‘yung mga kalokohan ng mga kabataan ngayon.
Q: What are your other current/upcoming projects?
S: Bubble Gang, Vampire ang Daddy Ko, Sunday All Stars, MP Sport Science, saka this coming December 25, ‘yung My Big Bossing.
Q: Can you share with us how you became an actor? Have you always dreamt of joining show business?
S: Eternal wish ko ‘yun na nahihiya lang akong sabihin noon.
Q: Where do you see yourself five years from now?
S: Five years from now? Hopefully, I will have my own show para maipakita ko rin ‘yung kaya ko pang gawin.
Q: What are you plans for Christmas?
S: Spend Christmas with my family. Just the normal thing we do when I was a kid.