Enlightened Carlo Aquino pursues his passion amid controversy

Show business is undoubtedly a challenging industry to be in — besides the ruthless competition among artists, there is also the public’s unrealistic expectation for celebrities to look and act perfectly at every waking moment. If they don’t, then the “chismis,” the intrigues and the bashing begin to hound and pound them.

It therefore takes an enduring passion for their craft for artists to survive the “hazards” of the job. For the pressure can get so unbearable it’ll make you want to quit.