VIC SOTTO PLANS TO MAKE ANOTHER DRAMA AFTER 'THE KINGDOM'

BARELY A MONTH AFTER HE DID HIS FIRST-EVER dramatic role in director Michael Tuviera's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry, "The Kingdom," comedian-TV host Vic Sotto still couldn't believe it that he actually did serious drama for the first time on the big screen.

- LEAH C. SALTERIO

“After watching the finished product of ‘The Kingdom,’ I would say that I’m very proud of it,” said Vic. “I’m very happy to be part of that film. At the start, kabado ako. Will the public accept me for this new and serious role? Then mamamatay pa ako.

“After viewing the film, sulit lahat ng pagod namin sa paggawa ng pelikula. For so many months, I was in front of the mirror looking at my image as a king. I was memorizing my lines. I looked at my co-stars and they gave their all for their roles.”

Vic does not discount the fact that he is open to welcoming another drama project in the near future. “Or it can by drama with touches of comedy,” he said. “I’ve proven that I can do drama, we can do another one.”

The veteran comedian and TV host attributes it to clean living that’s why he still managed to be around even at this time after nearly five decades in the business.

“Do not step on other people’s toes,” he said. “Huwag kang manira, huwag kang maangas. Stay humble. Humility is a very important word to me. Stay relaxed.”

Admittedly, the 70-year-old star is not getting any younger. “Matagal akong nagpahinga sa pelikula before I did ‘The Kingdom’,” said Vic. “I know how tedious and draining to make a movie. It drains your energy emotionally and physically.