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Patrick Garcia All Grown Up
By Phoebe Dorothy Estelle
Patrick Garcia is one the most misinterpreted actors in showbiz. The once Golden Boy of Philippine Cinema has been criticized as a snub and someone with attitude problem. However, the original teen heartthrob differed especially when it comes to his love with young singer-actress Jennylyn Mercado.
Compared to other young stars, Patrick stays away from any form of controversy. Even when he was still the sought after teen star in ABS-CBN, it was very rare that he was being interviewed for an intrigue. He would only be visible in live shows to perform and promote his shows or movies.
At a young age, Patrick became “crush ng bayan.” He was part of the youth show, “Ang TV,” where he first fascinated legion of fans that led to numerous meaty offers. He starred in remarkable TV programs such as “Mula sa Puso,” “Gimik,” “Tabing Ilog,” “Pangako Sa Iyo,” “Saan Darating ang Umaga,” and “Kampanerang Kuba.”
In the movies, his first top billing movie with the Divine Diva - Zsa Zsa Padilla, “Batang PX,” he bagged best actor awards from 14th Star Awards for Movies at the age of 16. He was also recognized by 8th Circle Citations for Films and 46th FAMAS as the German Moreno Youth Achievers Awardee.
His other best remembered films were “Separada,” where he was the son of Maricel Soriano and Edu Manzano, and “Madrasta” that gave him the Most Promising Actor from 6th People’s Choice Awards and Best Child Actor from FAMAS awards. In the said movie, he worked with Claudine Barretto, Zsa Zsa, Christopher de Leon and Megastar Sharon Cuneta.
“With ABS CBN, I owe them a lot because I was with them for a long time. When I left, I made sure that I left the right way. Kung baga wala akong kaaway, nagpaalam ako nang maayos. Now, here at GMA, I’m very thankful dahil kahit meron silang homegrown talents and stars, they still give me good roles. ”
When Patrick moved to GMA, he took the part of Richard Gutierrez’s best friend in “Captain Barbell.” Then he was cast in the recently concluded “Super Twins” where he was paired with fellow GMA transferee-Camille Prats and co–starred with his real life girlfriend Jennylyn.
Reel and Real love interest
Patrick was paired with different leading ladies. His first screen partners were Anna Larucea and Paula Peralejo (sister of TV host-actress Rica). Paula and Patrick were one of the pairs in the memorable youth drama “Tabing Ilog.”
With Jodi Sta. Maria, he did “Saan Darating ang Umaga” and “Pangako Sa Iyo.” Then in “Kampanerang Kuba” he was one of the love interests of Anne Curtis.
Though he was linked to various female celebrities Patrick refused to talk about his love life on cam. Prior to Jennylyn he had a relationship with model-actress Bianca King.
In the trilogy movie “Angels,” Patrick was teamed up with Jennylyn for the first time. Their episode “Angel of Love” brings romantic story and memorable scenes.
“Doing this movie was memorable kasi I’m doing it with Jen and after a long time, I’m doing a film again (his last movie was ‘Mano Po III, My Love’), so basically it’s a memorable experience.
“noong una nakakailang kasi maraming tao ang nakatingin. Knowing that she’s my real girlfriend in real life di ba? But after a while naging komportable naman kasi kung ano man iyong eksena namin we tend to do it naturally.”
Unlike his past romantic involvements, Patrick is open with his feeling towards Jen. He is not shy whenever reporters talk to him about her and he supports Jen’s career. There was an intrigue about him and Mark Herras, Jen’s former love team and boyfriend, but Patrick denied there’s problem between him and Mark.
The three were supposed to work in Horror film “Tiyanaks” but it did not work out. On television, Patrick joins Mark’s fantasy series “Fantastic Man.
From the secretive Golden Boy, Patrick Garcia changes into a man who admits his true emotion. He exemplifies the ideal guy we often see in most romantic series, a lad with admirable personality.
Tags: Patrick Garcia, Philippine Celebrities, Philippine Entertainment News
About Phoebe Dorothy Estelle: Phoebe Dorothy Estelle believes in the power of dreaming and it's smarter to be lucky than lucky to be smart. She's boyish and jolly outside but feminine inside.Has faith to the Divine Providence and an ambivert gal who loves performing arts, anime, interesting stories or people, music,films and ice creams..
25 Jun 2007 Phoebe Dorothy Estelle
