8 celebrities who almost left showbiz

Many people aspire to enter the entertainment scene, whether it is to showcase and develop their passion and talents, fulfill their dream of being seen on the big screen, or live the lush and glamorous celebrity life.

However, we all know that showbiz is not only glitz and glamour, as being in front of the camera or in front of a crowd, not to mention working long hours and in various locations and circumstances, can also be exhausting and draining. Additionally, being public figures makes celebrities prone to put-downs and controversies which can also be detrimental to their mental health.

So, no matter how passionate actors may be about their craft, it’s no surprise that some of them have already considered saying goodbye to the industry. Just like the celebrities on this TWBA Toplist who frankly admitted it during their respective interviews on Tonight with Boy Abunda.

Let’s start with Kathryn Bernardo, who has been a fixture on the local entertainment scene since her child star days. She may have become one of the country’s most successful and talented stars, but did you know she was planning to stay on the sidelines?

The Asian superstar told the King of Talk that she actually used to ask what was going to happen to her career as she had to wait a while for her next project after her impressive stint in the 2010 remake. Mara Clara. But it was during her La Luna Sangre days when she felt the need to quit, as she admitted that people’s nasty comments and opinions on social media had taken a toll on her. Fortunately, she managed to overcome it, as she became one of the most sought-after and influential personalities of the moment.

After his momentous victory in The X Factor Philippines In 2012, KZ Tandingan admitted to Tito Boy that she was actually considering stepping away from the spotlight. According to her, this was mainly because she felt like she was slowly losing her authenticity as an artist as her career progressed. So, she had no choice but to initially conform to what others wanted to see from her.

With the success she has garnered as the “Soul Supreme of Asia,” she has nothing but gratitude for not pursuing the idea of ​​returning to her hometown and studying again.

He may be one of the best entertainers of his generation, but we didn’t know that Enrique was actually considering walking away from showbiz when things were getting overwhelming for him. Yet he chose to stay and not give up, with Liza Soberano and her family being his source of strength and inspiration to continue.

Although she was young and new to the industry, Jane de Leon admitted that there had been times in her life when she was tired and desperate and felt like giving up. She told the host: “Na-feel ko po ‘yon na kakayanin ko ba’ to? Maybe the pa bang mangyayari opportunity looks like it? Nainip din po ako, Tito Boy, mais siyempre hindi po ako tumigil doon et lalo pa akong lumaban. Kung kaya nila, kaya ko rin. Lahat po gagawin ko for his family ko. Luckily, she didn’t give up and became one of the hottest stars of her generation and was chosen to take on the highly coveted lead role in Darna de Mars Ravelo in 2022.

There is no doubt that Jed Madela is one of the greatest singers in the country. But with the ever-increasing number of new breeds of singers in recent years, he couldn’t help but feel “insignificant”, so the idea of ​​leaving showbiz already crossed his mind.

“The Daming is aimed at you, the Daming is aimed at all the spectators. And there was a point na talagang sinabi ko parang pagod na ako. No matter how hard I tried, no matter how hard I pushed myself, I tried to conform to kung anong uso…pero wala,” he confessed to Tito Boy. Fortunately, he was then surrounded by the right people who encouraged him to continue.

As one of the most famous multi-hyphenates in the local entertainment scene, it probably came as a surprise to many when Regine Velasquez-Alcasid revealed to the Speech King that she was actually planning to say goodbye in showbiz, especially at the time when she would encounter vocal problems that really traumatized her.

However, even though her voice is no longer as reliable as before, the Asian Songbird has found herself more passionate about singing. Furthermore, she also realized that her concerts are no longer for her but for her fans, who have continued to support her over the years.

“Totoo bang magaling ako?” This is the question that Carlo Aquino asked himself at a time when no project came to mind. He admitted to being depressed and feeling upset about the industry as he has been passionate about acting since he was a child. He once thought about quitting for good and moving to the United States, but he couldn’t think of any work he could do there.

This list is closed by Richard Gutierrez, who “confessed that despite the fame and influence that their clan possesses, there was a point in his life when he considered leaving the industry to start a normal life at home.” stranger with his family – just like what his father, Eddie Gutierrez, did when he and his siblings were still young Rchard had already planned everything until a high-profile comeback project was proposed to him. made him realize that he was truly destined to be a part of the local entertainment industry.

Which confession shocked you the most, Kapamilya?