Manila, Philippines - If she were to rate her acting
performance in her new TV series, "Destined to Be Yours," Maine
Mendoza would give it an unassuming five out of 10.
"Sakto lang [Just right]—that is the way I see it.
Watching myself was still somewhat awkward for me. However I also felt that I
was able to deliver what was asked of me … It helped that my character, Sinag,
is also a silly and maharot [cheerful], so that came across naturally,"
Maine told the press at a recent dinner facilitated by CDO Funtastyk Young Pork
Tocino for the fans and show biz press.
Despite the fact that there was an "ilang [awkward]
factor" when she watched "Destined's" pilot scene, Maine said it
was also a fulfilling experience. “It was nice seeing that the thing I have
been working hard for; the thing I thought I could not do; the thing that I
feared most, is already right here in front of me,” she said
"Destined," her first TV nightly series that also
stars her "AlDub" partner, Alden Richards, got a 22.5 percent rating
in NuTam (Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement), according to
provider AGB Nielse. The show's "early success," Maine stated, meant
a lot to her.
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"I am not after the ratings. I see this show as a gift
to the fans, more than anything," Maine stressed. "I saw mostly
positive feedback in social media; I’m happy about that. There were also a lot
of tweets—na-miss ko ’yan [I miss that]."
Maine, who turns 22 last March 3, hosted a birthday
get-together ahead of time, with 20 fans who won CDO's meet-and-greet contest.
They had a cozy talk over a seven-course French Mediterranean dinner, and,
obviously, endless photo ops.
“Some of them were from outside Luzon; some as far as Davao.
Some were familiar faces; some I have met only for the first time. I am glad I
was given the chance to spend some time with them,” she related.
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| Maine Mendoza (center) with her fans who won CDO’s meet-and-greet contest. |
Meanwhile, she was asked if there was anything more she
could wish for, the young celebrity said: “I already feel blessed for
everything that has been happening in my life.”
