Reel life and Real life

Sometimes I find it amusing how people think that actors and actresses have it going. The big stars, yes...or maybe. But we who fall under the "support" or "minor" roles live as normally as you guys. Take for example last night: It was the 4th annual Star Magic Ball and all those who are under Star Magic were invited. I looked like this:

I had my make up, false lashes, and hair done. I was wearing a gown that the generous Julius Tarog lent me for the event. I wined, dined and chatted with some of the other stars in the industry and was indulged in some photographs.

And then, I went home and looked like this, surrounded by my captured fans who can't live without me - my children.

It's back to trying to stop world war 3 from erupting (which mostly involves me shouting at the boys to stop hitting each other even in jest, preventing a little brother from chopping the hair off his sister's favorite barbie and more), working on my website, trying to market myself and my website, checking the kids' homework, signing diaries and everything else in between.

Trust me, my life isn't glamorous but I'm still grateful. I'm grateful that I can attend these kinds of parties and be welcomed by friends and co-workers. I'm grateful that I have friends in the industry who'd lend me stuff. I'm grateful that I have some sort of anonymity that allows me to ride a trike or go to the palengke without being mobbed. I'm grateful that I have a job that allows me to do other things that I love.

So, I may not be a big star. I don't aspire to be. I'm happy where I am but I do welcome more projects and more shows. As long as I have my family right here at the crook of my arm or right beside me, I'm good.