De-stressing tips from Kapuso stars

CEBU, Philippines - Day in and day out, famous showbiz personalities constantly deal with busy work schedules—memorizing scripts, taping scenes for a series, recording albums, filming movies, shooting for magazines and billboards, gracing various events, and granting media interviews.

But like most people, they too, need some time to rest in order to stay centered and focused. Read on as some Kapuso stars share how they take the time to chill out from their non-stop busy lives.

Dennis Trillo (My Husband’s Lover): “Kung wala ako sa beach at nagsu-surf, nasa bahay lang ako at nagre-relax. Minsan umuuwi ako sa house ng parents ko para makasama ko sila dun. Minsan naman nag-i-invite ako ng friends sa bahay ko. Hindi ako masyadong magimik na tao so hindi ako lumalabas, sa bahay lang.”

Aljur Abrenica (Kambal Sirena): “I pray.”

Elmo Magalona (Villa Quintana): “Usually, after work, I just go home, hihiga lang ako sa bed tapos bumabalik lang ako sa routine ko kapag wala akong work. Diretso sa bed to catch up sleep, nood ng TV, go out, and eat.”

Louise delos Reyes (Kambal Sirena): “Massage. And minsan tini-treat ko ‘yung sarili ko sa bagong restaurants na narinig ko na maganda ‘yung ambiance and masarap ‘yung food.”

Solenn Heussaff (Taste Buddies): “Run with very, very, very loud music. Also baking and I watch movies. Pero if there’s something that’s stuck in my mind, dapat sports talaga, boxing ganun.”

Steven Silva (The Boston): “Lately, I’ve been reading a lot. It helps me sleep. Actually, it makes me sleep. It helps me unwind sa buong araw especially if a lot of things happened, I kind of lose myself when I read a book.”

Benjamin Alves (Dading): “Watch a movie I’ve already watched. Pray before I sleep. And if there’s time, go on a date.”

Gwen Zamora (Bubble Gang): “A nice dinner, a movie, and a massage will do.”

On handling issues

While many people envy these stars because of their seemingly perfect lives as depicted on-screen, there are also times when their spotlight slightly dims because of intrigues.

Intrigues or rumors can actually make or break the celebrities’ stardom—matters that are almost always beyond their complete control. Surprisingly, some have already learned how to shrug those negative issues off, to stay firm, and to always have a positive outlook in their lives. Find out how they manage to stay unaffected and keep their composure in the face of negative news.

Aljur: “Sa totoo lang, hindi ko na masyadong pinapansin ‘yung mga intriga. Before, super affected talaga ako pero ngayon hindi na. As long as alam ko sa sarili ko na hindi totoo ‘yung mga ibinabato sa aking mga intriga, hinahayaan ko lang.”

Louise: “Iniisip ko na lang na hindi ko mapi-please lahat ng tao and that nobody is perfect. Deadma na lang siguro or kapag nasasaktan ka na talaga, ipag-pray mo na lang sila kasi kailangan mo lang din matutunan talaga na this is show business. Ganun talaga eh, kahit ano’ng gawin natin, kahit hindi tayo magsalita, hindi sila titigil eh. Gamitin na lang sa eksena kapag naiinis ka.”

Steven: “I talk to my best friend kasi every time kinakausap ko siya, doon ako nagiging grounded. When I talk to my best friend, I know I can say anything to him.”

Benjamin: “I don’t mind. Grace and indifference are my weapons against intrigues.”

Gwen: “Simple: in one ear, out the other.” (PR)(FREEMAN)