She is controversial. She is underrated. She is under-used as an actress. She is a feisty young woman. Her life is as colorful as the roles she plays in movies. She has been the fodder of gossip columns, and the subject of blind items but she remains steadfast in her will to survive in the cut-throat business of show. She has been cited as Best Actress in the 2004 Cinemanila International Film Festival for Babae Sa Breakwater. She has had the chance to work with award-winning actors Jaclyn Jose, Amy Austria, Gardo Versoza, among others. Among the movies she has done are Adela, Masahista, Nasaan Ka Man and Imoral. Her name: Katherine Luna.
How is your career?
So far so good. I have been lucky with indie films. Masaya kahit papano nakakabalik.
The best thing about being an actress?
Winning awards and people appreciating my talent.
Your lover in Imoral has a gay lover. Can this happen in real life?
Absolutely not.
Can you fall in love with a gay man?
No.
Do you consider yourself an underrated actress? Why?
Yes, because I have proven myself already by winning awards.
Where do you get all your emotions when portraying a certain role?
I’m not sure, lumalabas nalang parang second nature ko na.
What is your dream role?
A handicapped or physically challenged person. Kasi mas challenging yung role and I want to test my acting abilities.
Which actress do you admire the most and why?
Julia Roberts kasi her acting is very natural and I love her smile.
Favorite role you have portrayed.
Paqueta in Babae sa Breakwater.
Who is your favorite director?
Everyone who has directed me in a film.
What is the best movie of all time?
Notting Hill.
Love is...
Unconditional.
When is one Imoral?
When your loved one cheats on you.
You will be the subject of a major news article, what will be its headline?
Katherine Luna brings home another award.
Would you do frontal nudity again?
No.
What is the movie that best describes your life?
I still have to watch one.
Whose life story would you like to portray in a film?
Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos.
Would you allow your children to enter showbiz?
It’s up to them, if they want to be in showbiz.
Who is the sexiest man for you?
Brad Pitt.
Do you follow everything a director tells you when acting?
Depende kung kaya ko.
Gorgeous or rich?
Rich.
What makes you beautiful?
My skin tone.
What was the most difficult time in your life?
When I was pregnant.
How do you pray?
I pray for my kids first, then for my loved ones, then for me.
If you were to have the face of someone, whose face would it be?
Julia Roberts.
What is your greatest fear?
Being alone.
How often do you shop?
Twice a month.
If you can pick a beauty title for yourself, what would it be?
Miss Congeniality.
If you are a flower, what would you be?
Sunflower.
What would you never wear in public?
Pambahay.
Three wishes will be granted to you. What are they?
To be a successful woman. For my kids to finish college. A long life.
If there is a name in your heart right now, what is it?
God.
If you were to go to heaven and you were to bring three people with you, who are they and why?
My three kids.
What is the quality that you don’t want in a man?
Pangit na ugali at madaldal.
What is your most treasured possession?
My talent. Hahaha.