Elijah Canlas as Pablo Caballero in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” —ABS-CBN ENTERTAINMENT/ YOUTUBE
Actor Elijah Canlas, who performs the villainous character Pablo Caballero within the motion collection “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” mentioned he needed to “unlearn numerous issues” when he began working for this system.
For one, Elijah was the kind of actor who relied on the script as a information to create his character. The present’s manufacturing group, nonetheless, is understood for taking pictures and not using a detailed script readily available. “I used to be given parameters, just like the character archetype, however I needed to unlearn sure issues when it comes to dimensions, and in the case of character making. Work on this present is actually completely different as a result of, at the very least, when you have a script, you’ll be able to create a personality that’s extra full and complete,” the actor informed Inquirer Leisure.
“For the present, I used to be given sufficient time to course of, and so, by the point I stepped on the set, I used to be already ready to be Pablo. It’s true that you’ll solely get a duplicate of the script on the day itself, so it was vital that I already know who Pablo is. Because it goes, we should always at all times anticipate modifications—both some traces or scenes will likely be eliminated or some will likely be added,” he defined. “The method is refreshing as a result of I’m able to adapt to completely different environments and processes of filmmaking. I contemplate it a once-in-a-lifetime expertise. I’m having fun with it to date as a result of I’m given freedom when it comes to character constructing.”
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Menacing character
Elijah mentioned he additionally needed to “unlearn making ready an excessive amount of for a personality.” He defined: “As in, they have been telling that the present’s viewers is completely different. It’s a style that I’ve by no means finished, as properly. That’s why I wanted to regulate even when it comes to delivering my traces. For instance, I’ve to be much more menacing, extra intimidating. If Pablo is offended, I actually need to indicate the viewers that he’s offended and never conceal the sensation after which merely reveal it later. Right here, I would like to indicate how my character feels on a regular basis. That’s new to me as a result of I normally counter-read my intentions, my aims. I’m having fun with the method as a result of I discover it difficult.”
Evaluating the present to “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” which was additionally produced and directed by Coco Martin, and lasted for seven years, the brand new program can also be anticipated to air for a few years. Is Elijah ready to play Pablo for a protracted time frame, even when it will imply not having the ability to settle for different tasks?
Completely different function
“This was why it took me some time to say ‘sure’ to the present. I’ve different tasks lined up for this yr. It’s truly superb, as a result of I had simply completed doing the collection ‘Senior Excessive,’ and so, I believed may deal with doing films for the rest of the yr. However the very first provide I bought for 2024 was ‘Batang Quiapo,’ with a distinct function initially. It was a kind of function that I’ve already finished earlier than, so I needed to say ‘no,’” Elijah started.
“However Direk Coco and the ‘Batang Quiapo’ group have been persistent. They mentioned that they had a brand new character for me. After they talked about it, I bought excited and instantly mentioned, ‘Sport!’ When it comes to how lengthy it should take to play Pablo, after all it’s an honor to be a part of the present. ‘Batang Quiapo’ has solely been airing for a yr, and but Tanggol (Coco’s character) has already change into iconic,” Elijah mentioned.
“Truthfully, I hadn’t watched the present earlier than, however after I lastly grew to become a part of it, I attempted to observe as many episodes as I may. I spotted that it tackles numerous socially related matters and, as an actor, that’s what I need to do. I’m recognized to tackle tasks which have a press release or one thing that’s related to society and to its viewers, and ‘Batang Quiapo’ is simply that.” INQ
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