BJ ‘Tolits’ Forbes: The First Interview

After co-starring with Vic Sotto in the recent Regal comedy hit, Ispiritista, BJ "Tolits" Forbes BJ (as in Bernard Joecel) is back in tandem with another superstar, Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr., in Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom in which he plays the Fire Elemental, the smallest member of the attack force of an evil king (played by pop star Jay-R). BJ, who turned seven last March, is the latest child sensation, being compared to Niño Muhlach who followed the same career path (by starring with box-office giants).

He was discovered through the Tide commercial (you know, "Ako, ako, palagi na lang ba ako...?"). He was one of the co-hosts of the short-lived Bubble Gang Jr. and is now a regular on Eat, Bulaga!, both on GMA.

Here’s BJ’s first heart-to-heart interview:

Do you think that you are "the new Niño Muhlach?"

"No. Niño was very small when he started. I am bigger than him."

Do you feel like a star?

"No, I don’t. At home, ganoon pa rin ako. I have four brothers and sisters."

How is your Tito Bong compared to Tito Vic?

"They are the same."

What advice did they give you?

"Huwag daw lalaki ang ulo ko."

Paano pag lumaki ang ulo mo?

"Hydrocephalus ang tawag doon."

Where do you study?

"At Angelicum. I’m in Grade Two but I have subjects for Grade Three. I don’t go to school. I just study at home."

Who’s your favorite actor(s)?

"Richard Gutierrez. Magaling mag-action. And Tito Senator (Bong). Magaling din siya mag-action. My favorite actress is Angel Locsin. Mabait po siya, eh."

What’s your favorite toy?

"PSP (Play Station Portable)."

Do you have a favorite song?

"None. I don’t sing. But I love to dance."

What’s your favorite food?

"Sinigang."

What’s your favorite TV show?

"Eat, Bulaga! and Lovely Day."

What’s your favorite movie?

"Horror movies."

What’s your favorite sport?

"Wall-climbing, target-shooting."

What do you want to be when you grow up?

"A scientist."

Why?

"Kasi noon, I wanted to find out why the moon was following the earth. Now, I know. Hindi pala. Umiikot lang ‘yung earth."

Who told you?

"My teacher."

What are your favorite subjects?

"Math and Science."

What’s your Christmas wish?

"To have more PSP games. I also want to buy a big house for my family, as big as the GMA building."

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