Christian Bables is still in shock over Gawad Urian win
Last year, the “Pambansang Beshie ng Bayan” won best supporting actor for his effective portrayal as Barbs, Ballesteros’ best friend in “Die Beautiful.”
His victory was repeated when he was adjudged best supporting actor at the 40th Gawad Urian last night.
“Hanggang ngayon, hindi pa rin ako makapaniwala. Hindi ko ine-expect na mananalo ako nang ganito,” he gushed.
Asked how he felt beating his “Finally Found Someone” co-star John Lloyd Cruz and other acting heavyweights in the said category, the actor had this to say:
“Si Kuya Lloydie po kasi, I look up to him as an actor. Ako kasi, iyong ma-nominate ka alongside with Kuya Lloydie, Tito Julio at Tito Bembol at saka iyong iba pang nominees, malaking bagay na po iyon sa akin. Iyong manalo po ako, bonus na lang po iyon,” he said.
For Christian, winning an award does not necessarily mean validation to be called an actor.
“Ang award kasi, gaya ng sabi sa akin ni Kuya Lloydie, hindi siya sukatan para masabi ka pong actor. Kumbaga po, you’re just as good as your last work. Pero, happy po ako dahil napansin ako, kasi inspirasyon po siya para pagbutihin ko pa ang craft ko,” he elucidated.
However, he admitted that his career made a 360 degree turn after winning acting trophies.
“In a way po, advantage siya. Dumami po ang projects ko. Nagkasunud-sunod po. Nagkaroon na rin po ako ng fans at followers, so malaking tulong po talaga siya,” according to Christian.
Christian is in the cast of “Finally Found Someone,” Ashley’s (Sarah Geronimo-John Lloyd Cruz) reunion project after four years, where he plays the role of an intern.
“Sobrang overwhelmed po ako dahil nakatrabaho ko sila. Dream come true po sa akin na maka-work sila dahil alam kong marami akong matutunan sa kanila,” Christian told to PSR.
He also thanked the Kapamilya actor for sharing to him some nuggets of wisdom.
“Sabi niya, ‘wag daw pong lalaki ang ulo ko. Huwag daw po akong malulunod sa mga papuri. Manatiling grounded. Huwag ko raw hayaang mawala ang pokus ko bilang actor,” he concluded.
Aside from “Finally Found Someone” which opens in cinemas on July 26, he is also doing the horror movie “Ghost Bride” with Kim Chiu for Star Cinema.
He is also in the cast of Regal Film’s “Recipe for Love” the prolific Joey Reyes as director and “Bagtik” for an independent film outfit with meticulous Chito Roño as megger.
He also reprises his role as Barbs in “Born Beautiful” a TV series and a spinoff of “Die Beautiful” for Idea First Company and Cignal TV.
