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Paco Arespacochaga, naging kargador, kahero sa Amerika
Paco Arespacochaga, naging kargador, kahero sa Amerika
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Published Mar 02, 2023 03:03 PM PHT
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MAYNILA -- Ibinahagi ni Paco Arespacochaga ang mga pinagdaanang hamon noon sa Amerika nang iwan niya ang karera sa bansa
MAYNILA -- Ibinahagi ni Paco Arespacochaga ang mga pinagdaanang hamon noon sa Amerika nang iwan niya ang karera sa bansa
Sa "Magandang Buhay" nitong Miyerkoles, iginiit ni Arespacochaga na wala siyang balak iwan noon ang karera sa Pilipinas.
Sa "Magandang Buhay" nitong Miyerkoles, iginiit ni Arespacochaga na wala siyang balak iwan noon ang karera sa Pilipinas.
Kuwento ng musikero, naipaalam niya na noon na magiging bahagi siya ng isang recording label sa Estados Unidos. Pero pagdating sa Amerika nagkaroon ito ng problema dahilan para hindi matuloy ang inaasahang trabaho roon.
Kuwento ng musikero, naipaalam niya na noon na magiging bahagi siya ng isang recording label sa Estados Unidos. Pero pagdating sa Amerika nagkaroon ito ng problema dahilan para hindi matuloy ang inaasahang trabaho roon.
"Pupunta na ako sa States para mag-work dito sa international record label. Pagdating ko roon nag-sign na ako ng form, ipinatawag ako ng HR kasi sabi nila, 'We need your US social security number.' Sabi ko, 'I only have my Filipino social security SSS.' 'Are you a citizen or gree ncard holder?' Sabi ko 'No, I am a tourist.' Nakita ko na 'yung mukha nag-iba. In other words, hindi ako natanggap, hindi ako eligible to work. Pero na-announce ko na sa Pilipinas na successful ako, ayaw ko bumalik. So diniretso ko na, wala sa intensiyon ko na iwanan ang career para gawin 'yung ginawa ko sa Amerika," pauna ni Arespacochaga.
"Pupunta na ako sa States para mag-work dito sa international record label. Pagdating ko roon nag-sign na ako ng form, ipinatawag ako ng HR kasi sabi nila, 'We need your US social security number.' Sabi ko, 'I only have my Filipino social security SSS.' 'Are you a citizen or gree ncard holder?' Sabi ko 'No, I am a tourist.' Nakita ko na 'yung mukha nag-iba. In other words, hindi ako natanggap, hindi ako eligible to work. Pero na-announce ko na sa Pilipinas na successful ako, ayaw ko bumalik. So diniretso ko na, wala sa intensiyon ko na iwanan ang career para gawin 'yung ginawa ko sa Amerika," pauna ni Arespacochaga.
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Sa pananatili sa Amerika, dumaan si Arespacochaga sa hamon at ilang hindi makakalimutang karanasan.
Sa pananatili sa Amerika, dumaan si Arespacochaga sa hamon at ilang hindi makakalimutang karanasan.
"Naging kargador ako roon kasi hindi ako natanggap sa label. Ang ginawa ko ayaw ko umuwi, so nagtrabaho ako as kargador for a beauty warehouse. Tapos noon nagtrabaho ako sa electronic store. Sa electronic store naging kahero ako roon. Sa beauty warehouse hindi ko makakalimutan 'yun jetlag ako umiiyak ako dahil sabi ng manager ko, 'dati napapanood kita sa TV ngayon tauhan kita.' So kailangan kong kainin ang pride na 'yon, nilamon ko 'yung pride na 'yon talaga," ani Arespacochaga.
"Naging kargador ako roon kasi hindi ako natanggap sa label. Ang ginawa ko ayaw ko umuwi, so nagtrabaho ako as kargador for a beauty warehouse. Tapos noon nagtrabaho ako sa electronic store. Sa electronic store naging kahero ako roon. Sa beauty warehouse hindi ko makakalimutan 'yun jetlag ako umiiyak ako dahil sabi ng manager ko, 'dati napapanood kita sa TV ngayon tauhan kita.' So kailangan kong kainin ang pride na 'yon, nilamon ko 'yung pride na 'yon talaga," ani Arespacochaga.
"Doon sa electronic store naman, six hours kahero, one hour taga-collect ka ng push carts, isang oras taga-linis ka ng bathroom at taga-balik ng product. Habang naglilinis ako ng bathroom, may mga Pinoy nakita 'yung name tag ko. Sabi, 'oh si Paco Arespacochaga pala ito' sabay umihi sa sahig. 'O pre linisin mo ito kung hindi ire-report ka.' Totoo 'yon. I mean don't get me wrong, it's not all Pinoys but there are rotten apples everywhere and to think na while that was happening I was newly remarried so mayroon akong domestic challenges tapos mayroon akong personal career challenges, so puro challenges lahat 'yon," ani Arespacochaga.
"Doon sa electronic store naman, six hours kahero, one hour taga-collect ka ng push carts, isang oras taga-linis ka ng bathroom at taga-balik ng product. Habang naglilinis ako ng bathroom, may mga Pinoy nakita 'yung name tag ko. Sabi, 'oh si Paco Arespacochaga pala ito' sabay umihi sa sahig. 'O pre linisin mo ito kung hindi ire-report ka.' Totoo 'yon. I mean don't get me wrong, it's not all Pinoys but there are rotten apples everywhere and to think na while that was happening I was newly remarried so mayroon akong domestic challenges tapos mayroon akong personal career challenges, so puro challenges lahat 'yon," ani Arespacochaga.
Sa programa, naging bukas din si Arespacochaga sa kanyang kuwento bilang isang ama.
Sa programa, naging bukas din si Arespacochaga sa kanyang kuwento bilang isang ama.
Lima na ang anak ni Arespacochaga kung saan isa rito ay si Heaven, anak nila ng mang-aawit na si Geneva Cruz.
Lima na ang anak ni Arespacochaga kung saan isa rito ay si Heaven, anak nila ng mang-aawit na si Geneva Cruz.
Matatandaang si Arespacochaga ay kilala bilang drummer ng grupong Introvoys na nagpasikat sa mga awiting "Kailanman," "Line To Heaven" at "Di Na Ako Aasa Pang Muli."
Matatandaang si Arespacochaga ay kilala bilang drummer ng grupong Introvoys na nagpasikat sa mga awiting "Kailanman," "Line To Heaven" at "Di Na Ako Aasa Pang Muli."
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Her tip for all the women competing: “Everyone is unique,” she said. “At the end of the day you’re competing within yourself and don’t forget to have fun. I think that’s one of the reasons why I enjoyed my journey during my time.”
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Actress Julia Barretto made a special appearance as a brand ambassador to talk about authenticity and self-love, promoting “a celebration of beauty that goes beyond the surface.”
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Candidates introduced themselves representing their regions /cities.
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Early favorites included pageant veterans such as Quezon Province’s Ahtisa Manalo.
“Actually I took the vacancy of the representative for Quezon Province as a sign.”
“Actually I took the vacancy of the representative for Quezon Province as a sign.”
“Then they announced that it’s in Thailand, sabi ko ‘ay parang gusto yata ako ng mga taga-Thailand’ then after, someone tagged me in a photo [of me] in a salon sa Thailand,” Manalo explained. “I was thinking wala rin naman ako masyadong gagawin— no big projects coming up so why not give it another shot.”
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“Let’s enjoy this journey,” she added, explaining that she’ll have a “more chill” outlook to avoid overthinking during the pageant.
Also making a comeback into the pageantry scene this year is mom and pageant veteran Winwyn Marquez representing Muntinlupa.
Also making a comeback into the pageantry scene this year is mom and pageant veteran Winwyn Marquez representing Muntinlupa.
In her last pageant, she won the Reina HispanoAmericana 2017.
In her last pageant, she won the Reina HispanoAmericana 2017.
When asked about how she’s preparing after an 8-year pageant hiatus, Marquez answered with “discipline.”
When asked about how she’s preparing after an 8-year pageant hiatus, Marquez answered with “discipline.”
“I am still the Winwyn who’s competitive. I’m excited to be on stage,” she added.
“I am still the Winwyn who’s competitive. I’m excited to be on stage,” she added.
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Kat Llegado, who was 2nd runner up in the 2022 Miss Universe Philippines, also returned for her shot at the crown representing Taguig.
“Ever since 2022 I would always say to myself that I would finish my unfinished business,” Llegado said.
“Ever since 2022 I would always say to myself that I would finish my unfinished business,” Llegado said.
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“And this time I feel like I’ve been always improving,” she added while explaining her dedication to practicing her Q&A even more.
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Just like Shaina, Eloisa says that joining the pageant really is her “childhood dream.”
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“This is also my mom’s dream for me even though she’s not here anymore, I’m still continuing our dreams together.”
There were also a handful of Filipino-foreigners who are competing, including representatives of Pasay, Las Piñas, San Jose Batangas, and Ifugao.
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The venue was filled with the Filipino pageant community, media, MUPH team, and queens such as Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner up Shamcey Supsup, Miss Universe Asia 2024 Chelsea Manalo and Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi.
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Miss Universe Philippines Executive Vice President Voltaire Tayag emphasized that to train queens like Manalo and Cortesi, it “doesn’t just take a village— it takes a nation.”
Miss Universe Philippines Executive Vice President Voltaire Tayag emphasized that to train queens like Manalo and Cortesi, it “doesn’t just take a village— it takes a nation.”
“Miss Universe Philippines is more than just a sisterhood. It’s a family,” Tayag said.
“Miss Universe Philippines is more than just a sisterhood. It’s a family,” Tayag said.
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The activities for Miss Universe Philippines will now officially begin, with Manalo’s successor set to be crowned in May 2025.
The winner will represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe pageant in November 2025 in Thailand.
The winner will represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe pageant in November 2025 in Thailand.
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