During my childhood, I’ve also wished to become an artist. I’m not sure but I guess a lot of us could have experienced that “longing for stardom syndrome” of sorts. Funny, but honestly, until grade school I was wishing to become a star.
I tried joining a TV contest, specifically, Little Miss Philippines (ka-batch ko si Aiza Seguerra, pero apparently olats ako). Then, I really had that urge to show-off my talents. I must admit that I even tired to audition for, uhm, yeah That’s Entertainment and Ang TV. Unfortunately, I didn’t make it because I was too fat then.
With the turn of events, becoming a TV star is not really my thing. Showbiz is not the only avenue to enjoy and share the talents you have. One of the important things I could remember about this period in my life is that my parents and relatives didn't become the “Bakekang Type."
I haven’t watched the original version of Bakekang. I don’t even have an idea if it’s basically the same with GMA7’s remake. But I really find the show disheartening. It’s not because of Bakekang’s miseries or the miseries of her kids. It’s about the idea that the only way for Bakekang to free herself from poverty, to make her life and her family’s life better is through the stardom of her daughter Crystal.
There’s nothing wrong about dreaming. There’s nothing wrong with aspiring to become a TV/Movie star. The unacceptable thing about Bakekang is making people believe that the only way to make their lives better is to venture into showbiz. I am wondering why I haven’t seen any episode yet (maraming episodes ang napanood ko kasi after ito ng Atlantika) showing that Bakekang tries her best to bring her kids to school. One scene in the episode tonight is quite bothering.
Bakekang: “Pagbutihan mo ang pag-aartista anak. Iyan ang mag-aahon sa atin sa kahirapn.”
Isn’t that one of the essential things a parent should tell her child is to strive to excel in school as that’s the highest (I guess) means in order to improve one’s life? I wish that the show would somehow give importance to this aspect. I understand that the story is really about a movie fan. Yet, I guess, it's still possible to play around the idea of wanting to become a movie star while also somehow highlighting the importance of education.
Instead of widening the perspective of Filipinos (esp. the impoverished) through providing them shows that provide good moral, it seems that shows like Bakekang (but not limited to) aren’t truly helpful.
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