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OPTING for a trip to Japan with her family instead of
a grand coming out party when she finally turns 18 on November 6,
Shaina Magdayao says she is just being practical.
“You know how much parents
spend for their debuting daughters just for one night so I thought
it wise to just spend my birthday with my family on vacation in
Japan. I’ve always been fascinated with Japan, the people, their
being polite and respectful, the cleanliness, the technology, the
culture, their fashion, everything!” she explains. Admittedly,
traveling is one of the passions of this former Star Magic baby
who’s turning into a beautiful young lady.
Shaina started as a child star,
following the footsteps of her older sister Vina who was already
being groomed as the next Sharon Cuneta by the late Mina Aragon when
she was still around 7 years old.
Vina’s little sister first
appeared in the daily drama Marinella, where she acted with Camille
Prats (who has since left for the United States after learning she
was pregnant). Her rise was slow but carefully planned. Because most
of the directors like her unassuming ways and uncomplicated
personality, she was constantly assigned good projects like the ones
she took on Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan, Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay,
Tanging Ina and Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin.
Shaina has started taping for the
new soap opera that will test the tandem of Piolo Pascual and ABS-CBN
new recruit Angel Locsin. “I’m excited that they chose me to be
part of Lobo (the title of the new soap opera) because I will be
working with my favorites.”
After her birthday celebration in
Japan, Shaina has her hands full as she has to help start promoting
her two movies for the coming Metro Manila Film festival. Together
with perennial screen partner Rayver Cruz, Shaina is one of the many
cast members for Bahay Kubo, another Chopsuey film from the
Monteverde group.
She has also finished shooting
for Maverick Films’ Katas ng Saudi, which stars Jinggoy Estrada
and Lorna Tolentino. This film is touted as the darkhorse in the
coming filmfest.
Asked if turning 18 means that
she will have the freedom to have a boyfriend, Shaina quickly
retorts, “I believe falling inlove happens at the right time and
it should happen because of the right reasons. If ever it comes, I
think I’ll be ready,” she adds.
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