Mariel de Leon on working with Coco Martin
Binibining Pilipinas International and showbiz scion Mariel de Leon made her big screen debut as Coco Martin’s leading lady in the latest reworking of “Ang Panday,” which is presumably one of the top-grossing films in this year’s MMFF.
The daughter of veteran actors Christopher de Leon and Sandy Andolong expressed her amazement and gratitude over being offered the project.
“I was surprised. Out of how many actresses, ako pa yung napili. To think that I don’t have experience sa TV and movies,” she said.
She also admitted feeling uneasy about working with Coco, initially.
“Of course it’s intimidating kasi siya din yung director,” Mariel said. Coco produced, directed and played the title role in the film.
She also doesn’t mind if some people find it surprising that she bagged the role as Coco’s leading lady.
“I understand kasi I have no experience in being out there in show business,” said Mariel.
The opera-singer-turned-beautyqueen-turned-actress nonetheless did her homework.
“I studied acting and my lines on my own and asked my parents for advice,” she said.
With the new year, resolutions begin piling up. After the festivities that entail the consumption of large platters of food, one of the most common resolutions that surface this season is to lose weight and live healthy.
How does a seemingly perfect beauty queen manage to look and feel good, given the pressure of being a beauty titlist and the lure of sumptuous food?
Mariel shared her view on body love and living healthy. “I think it’s about being happy with yourself, but also about making healthy choices not just to lose weight or anything, but to be more healthy and active,” she said.
Mariel says she allows herself to enjoy food and even sweets, but makes sure she doesn’t have too much than what is necessary.
“I think it’s all about moderation. It’s not like we eat sweets every day. And at home, eat whatever healthy food that’s available. Make a conscious effort,” said Mariel.