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Bea Alonzo on the Spotlight

by Valerie Tort

A big familial responsibility Bea Alonzo managed to take charge of at the age of 14 robbed her opportunity to enjoy her normal teenage years.

“Noon I used to pray hard na sana maging stable din naman kami financially,” the stunning actress shared in an interview. Bea Alonzo took a giant leap that changed her life forever even if she was still on the brink to stardom.

Bea Alonzo

“Maraming nabago sa buhay ko. I miss riding jeepneys. Bibihira ko na ring makalaro ang younger brother ko. These days, I only go home to sleep, sleep and eat. So we’re just satisfied with sending picture messages to each other,” Bea said.

“All my friends have just graduated and they’re starting to work, but now I’m working to study afterwards. Parang baliktad lang nang nangyayari sa kanila,” Bea added.

Bea wanted to be an actress ever since her childhood years. She even mimicked the kids while watching the youth oriented show Ang TV.

“I used to act and cry in front of the mirror. Now I just laugh when I remember those times,” Bea reminisced. Her prayer to help raise the family with financial support was answered when she was introduced to Director Johnny Manahan after joining a mini pageant in Pasig City. She grabbed the opportunity to enter the glitz, the glamour, and the intrigue of the entertainment world the moment her chance knocked on her door. Her mom was hesitant to let Bea enter showbiz because she was still studying.

“Ayaw niya talaga akong mag-showbiz. Nagdrama pa ako. I told her, Sige na this is my opportunity, kapag ma-miss ko to, wala na,” Bea Alonzo said.

She vowed to balance her acting career and the school workload. She even juggled her acting workshop and taping schedules with her school attendance.

Bea Alonzo’s showbiz debut was unveiled during the presentation of Star Circle Batch 10. “My first TV appearance was on ASAP during the launch. After that, it was ASAP every Sunday. A trio was also formed, with me, Angelene Aguilar and Pia Romero — we were supposed to be the new generation of underage stars. It didn’t click, so they came up with youth-oriented show K2BU with me, Angelene, Pia and Shaina (Magdayao). It ran for five months.”

The limelight never took away her innocent image but it infused the maturity of an adult. In her more or less five-year stay in showbiz, the entertainment industry’s giants transformed her instantly from a teenager to a young professional woman.

ABSCBN recently put Bea Alonzo on the spotlight portraying the role of Jacky Madrigal, the heiress of a bank owner and a businessman (Christopher de Leon) in the dramatic love and life conflicts in the teleserye Maging Sino Ka Man, which ended last May. It was one of the most top-rated soap operas in primetime television that featured the reel couple Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz along with the new love team of Anne Curtis and Sam Milby.

Bea Alonzo with John Lloyd CruzWith the harsh spotlight aimed at her, she was still responsible enough to deal with every pressure and hardships life threw on her acting career. Bea Alonzo sees to it that she was informed in what her job needed, what it takes to land a particular role, and what she needed to improve to reach her dream of becoming a character actress.

“Actually, my dream is to be a character actress, not really ‘yung lead. For every role you do, with every taping, you learn something from your dialogue, along with your acting skills. Gusto ko kasing maraming matutuhan,” Bea Alonzo said.

“…destined ako mapunta sa showbiz. Dito ako nilinya ni God so kailangan na pagbutihan ko. I focus myself on my work. I keep in mind the best advice that somebody has given me: if you see a goal for yourself, go for it, give it your best,” the ABSCBN talent added.

To fulfill her dream of landing into more challenging roles and not limiting herself to a certain stereotype, Bea Alonzo struggled to shed the excess weight by squeezing workout sessions in her free time and dieting.

“Before, I tried eating less carbs and meat. I tried a special diet for a while, and then return to a sinful diet,” the 18-year old beauty confessed.

Bea’s success and stardom were the fruits of her laborious efforts and dedication to participate even in the minor roles the showbiz industry assigned to her. The stunning 5’7 actress resided her faith in God’s hands and let Him draw her destiny.

“I’m very patient. I’m not impulsive. I’m a Christian. Sometimes I do worry and get scared of thinking that I might lose projects at the same fast rate that I was getting them. I just pray, if ever He must have other plans for me. He put me here for a reason,” she said.

Her booming career will continue to teach and inspire us that nothing in this world is obtained easily. Bea Alonzo’s pretty face will remind us that it would involve numerous hardships, trials, and responsibilities in order to spell the word SUCCESS.

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31 Responses to “Bea Alonzo on the Spotlight”

  1. on 13 Jun 2007 at 1:31 pm e-channel

    bagay sila ni John kasi magkapareho kasi mukha nila.

    Siguro sa personal flawless to si BEA @ TAngkad pa.

    Well ganun talaga mga Celebrity…

    Hay nako, tayo kaya kailan maging Artista ?

    hehehehehehe

  2. on 30 Jun 2007 at 1:47 pm katrina

    bea alonzo is are beatiful girl.bea miss na kita.mahal na mahal kita bea alonzo and john llyod cruz.byeeeeeeee..!

  3. on 31 Jul 2007 at 12:22 pm Venice

    geez get a grip! you guys are so pinoy!

  4. on 30 Aug 2008 at 9:11 am kath-kath

    lowwwww po ate bea idol na idol kta sbra sna mgkta tyo n prson & sna punta k d2 sa iloilo once……love u ate u tke care of urself hah,mwwwwwwwwaaaah3

  5. on 30 Aug 2008 at 9:12 am kath-kath

    lowwwww po ate bea idol na idol kta sbra sna mgkta tyo n prson & sna punta k d2 sa iloilo once……love u ate u tke care of urself hah,mwwwwwwwwaaaah3 sana add m ko

    hi_kath@yahoo.com

  6. on 19 Sep 2008 at 9:40 am lorna

    Your a ood actress! Sana ma realize ng 2 na bigyan ka ng heavy movie project na pang award. Kasi magaling ka . Kahit sa youtube lang kita nakikita sa I love betty la fea ang galing mo.
    We miss you seeing in TFC sana mapanood ka namin dito sa Australia…

  7. on 27 Oct 2008 at 1:43 am katie

    fOr mEh mS bEa AlonZos lIfe iS so inspirIng bEcAuse lIke wHen uR 14 yEars olD u rEalLy wAnted tO bE aN AcTress wEll nOw I wAs jUst 12 wEll I rEally dOn’t wAnt tO bE An AcTress tHere’s AlOt oF oPportUnitY hEre iN uSa…I wOndEr whEre u At nOw cAuse I hEard tHat uR nOt in tHere no mOre

  8. on 03 Nov 2008 at 10:36 pm bea wilma navarro

    hai bea number #1 fans mo ko………ganda mo…sana makita kita sa personal…num.#1 fans mo

  9. on 11 Nov 2008 at 10:07 pm sweety of usa

    bea is really the most talented young actress in the philippines today plus she is packed with beauty, talent and brain. she is the beauty and the brain in philippine cinema plus a golden girl in philippine tv and movie. the best. we love you.

    Your avid fans in United States of america especially in new York and Florida

  10. on 20 Nov 2008 at 3:40 pm dyness

    she is realy beutiful and she knows how to act ,keep it up ur the best

  11. on 21 Nov 2008 at 7:45 am malou

    Hi,
    Bea,u’re such a very smart and talented woman.Sana bigyan ka ng role na katulad sa mga movies ni Vilma Santos.At sana may re make sa classic movie na “Immortal”,i’m sure that role is really great and will add u’re accomplishment being a huge young pretty successfulactress in Phils.I only watch watch thru you tube and ebenta.com to keep me posted about the latest event in u’re career and also with John Lloyd.I’m such a huge avid fan of u and Lloyde.

  12. on 21 Nov 2008 at 7:53 am malou

    Bye the way,galing galing mo talaga sa betty la fea,i’ve always watch the shows everytime i’ve come home from duty. I’m just one of the millions fans of yours.Kaso i’m only base here in NY,NY.

  13. on 12 Dec 2008 at 7:15 pm yam yam

    hai poh!!alam nyo?sssssssssssssuuuuuuuppppppppppppeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrr idol q kau!luv u poh.so much!more power.sana kau nanga ni jhon lloyd ang magka tuluyan.luv u.

  14. on 02 Jan 2009 at 11:40 am bella

    I saw Bea & John Lloyed in person I can attest they are really nice much as they pretty,beautiful and handsome.I sense it’s in and out.Keep up the LOVE TEAM and more power!

  15. on 02 Jan 2009 at 11:45 am bella

    I saw BEA & JOHN LlOYED here in the US it’s how I begin to become fanatic.

  16. on 26 Feb 2009 at 2:40 pm Bubblie20

    Hi miz bea alonzo. . Im nicole. . A fan of ur’s. . . . .ang ganda m0w tlaga. . . .

  17. on 21 Mar 2009 at 5:24 pm shanelle

    ms. bea ang galing galing mo talagang actress sana kau na ni lloydie 4ever

  18. on 24 Mar 2009 at 1:34 pm JAY ANN QUIRANTE

    HELO,,,,BEA I WNT 2 SEE U IN PERSONAL,SANA MAKITA KTANG NAGLALAKAD SA PLAZA,,,SEGURO SA SOBRANG KILIG KOM MAMPAPATAY KITA,,,HEGHEHEHEH,ANG GANDA MO!

  19. on 14 Apr 2009 at 2:26 pm angelique pada-on

    hi love na love ko talaga c bea……….ang dami ko na ngang collection ng picture at magazine na sya yung nasa cover!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!gumawa nga ako ng album na picture nya lang lahat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i love betty la fea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  20. on 14 Apr 2009 at 2:32 pm angelique pada-on

    dream ko talagang makita ka sa personal!!!!!!!!!!!kaya nga gusto kung maka punta ng manila para maka punta ako dyan sa ABS-CBN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!kasi taga Bacolod ako!!!!!!!!!!!!nalulungkot nga ako dahil magtatapos na yung betty la fea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!d na kita makikita sa tv gabi-gabi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i love you bea!!!!!!!!!!!!sana maka punta ka ulit dito sa Bacolod!!!!!!!!!!!mwahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…………………

  21. on 14 Apr 2009 at 2:46 pm angelique pada-on

    kapag birthday ko nga ung mga gift sa akin ng mga friends ko magazine na ang cover ay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!dahil alam nila na gustong-gusto ko talaga!!!!!!!!!!kapag birthday mo bea nag cclebrate ako w/ my friends tuwng october 17!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!wish ko nga makasama kita kahit 1 oras lang!!!!!!!!!!!lagi kitang pinag ppray na e bless at mas mag bom pa yung carer mo sa ndustriya!!!!!!!!!!!!at walang masamang mangyari sayo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!love na love talaga kita!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!TAKE CARE ALWAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!IM BEA FAN FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MWAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

  22. on 14 Apr 2009 at 9:35 pm angelique pada-on

    gud nyt ate bea!!!!!!!!sw8 drms!!!!!!!!!!mwahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhsana sapanaginip ko ikaw ang makita ko…………..

  23. on 14 Apr 2009 at 9:45 pm angelique pada-on

    sana ma grant ang wish ko na makita kta n person!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i love you ate bea!!!!!!!!gusto ko nga ang tawag sa akin BEANGEL para combnation ng name natin……………….tapos dito sa school namin merong bata na parang kamuka mo sya na lng ang lagi kng ina abangan sa cantn namin!!!!!!!!!!!!para kahit papano parang nakikita na rin kita!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!love na love talaga kita!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!take care always……..mwahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…………

  24. on 15 Apr 2009 at 6:23 am angelique pada-on

    good morning ate bea!!!!!!!!!!!!!may you have a beautiful and beetyful day!!!!!!!!!!!!take care of your self!!!!!!!!i love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MWAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH……

  25. on 10 Jun 2009 at 9:24 pm LOVELY KISH

    …………hai……….i want to be one of your friendz………………!

  26. on 06 Jul 2009 at 8:34 pm ana marie

    eow poe ang gnda moe talga sna magkatleserye kna ulit i love yuo poe…………………

  27. on 09 Jul 2009 at 4:42 pm vanessa

    ang ganda-ganda mo talaga ate bea bagay kayo ni john lloyd

  28. on 03 Nov 2009 at 8:57 am michelle

    galing mo bea idol talaga kita lahat ng girls dito sa school namin…

  29. on 15 Jan 2010 at 9:11 pm rosemarie

    bea since a was a kid i’m a big fan of ur’s…..and i love u..ur my big icon ever….hope na mag karoon kp ng maraming movie w/ jhonlloyd and derek ramsey…
    ang galing-galing mu nga pala sa pag ganap mu sa i love u so..
    be strong in any struggled..because GOd is always there to guide you..
    love u bea…mwuahh and gudnigth

  30. on 12 Apr 2010 at 11:41 pm JOY

    I am also one of the avid fan of Ms. Bea Alonzo. mag – iingat po kayo palagi….gustong-gusto ko talaga yong mga movie nyo ni John Llyod. sana magkaroon ulit kayo nang isa pang movie di kaya teleserye. GODBLESS YOU

  31. on 20 Jun 2010 at 6:18 am fantasia

    i think bea is a good actress

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