Assured of stardom

With so many artista searches that are being conducted by the two leading networks every so often, we may end up with so many stars that we don’t really need. With everyone elbowing each other to fame, it will be a contest among those who have real star quality and staying power.

The StarStruck survivors of both batches, at least, are already assured of stardom because having ended up in the finals, they have been given major exposure not only on TV, but also in the movies.

But what about the StarStruck avengers of the two batches? How bright is their future in the entertainment profession? I actually asked the production staff member of StarStruck (now doing other shows since the third edition of StarStruck won’t be around until another few months) because they, too, are in a position to do a forecast on who will make it and who won’t – having observed all the contestants up close. Below are the 10 StarStruck avengers (from the two batches) they feel would still make a mark in show business even if they didn’t end up among the survivors:

• Nadine Samonte– She will succeed as a leading lady in show business because she is the type who can be paired with anybody. Initially, she was being paired with Tyron Perez (who was supposed to have courted her during the duration of the contest) and they looked good together. Later, she was paired with Oyo Boy Sotto and they also made a handsome pair. And now, the StarStruck production people volunteer the information that she is being courted by Biboy Ramirez and they claim that they will make a good match both onscreen and off-screen.

• Christine Reyes–This young star has a big chance of making it big in showbiz not necessarily because she is the younger sister of Ara Mina, but because she is smart and very articulate and this count for so much in this profession nowadays.

• Katrina Halili–Although she has made it clear that she wont’ do sexy films, this could be an option for her (she has a terrific sex appeal so she may succeed here–so the production staff claims) if everything else fails and she’s really desperate to make it in the movies. Another way for her to go is go contravida, which is a very stable position in both movies and television.

• Dion Ignacio–He has the looks and the height and can be developed into another Richard Gomez.

• Tyron Perez–The boy has great potentials if only he can overcome his shyness,

• Megan Young–Tall and beautiful, she has great charisma and will do well in the field of MTV. She can also branch out into modeling because the girls moves very well.

• Kirby de Jesus–The StarStruck production people believe he is the most talented among the males in his batch: He has acting talent, can dance (very well) and even do rap.

• Anna David–One of the finest performers among the girls in the second edition of StarStruck. Ask director Khryss Adalia.

• Benj Pacia–Said to be a male Judy Ann Santos when it comes to crying scenes. Yes, he can cry like a faucet – and on cue at that. He also dances well.

• Ken Punzalan–The best singer in his batch and one of the best-looking too, insist the StarStruck people. More importantly, he has no attitude problem and this is very important if you want to succeed in this complicated profession called show business.