On Cayetano In Action with Boy Abunda, a simple question from Hong Kong performer Athena Alba cracked open a masterclass from the King of Talk himself. What does it take to actually win in showbiz? Boy Abunda didnโt hesitateโheart first, hunger next, hard work always. Audiences, he said, can tell instantly if an artist is just performing or truly living onstage.
Abunda painted the kind of performer he roots for: someone who sings like theyโre burning through their final breath, who pours intention into every look and every note. โHunger,โ he stressed, is what separates the forgettable from the unforgettable. Passion isnโt a vibeโitโs the weapon an artist brings when the lights go up.
When Athena asked how artists discover what theyโre truly meant for, Abunda pushed for exploration. Try genres. Switch styles. Wander creatively until something fits like skin. Every standout artist, he added, carries a signatureโan identifying mark that makes people say, โAh, thatโs them.โ In a crowded industry, that edge becomes survival.
He thanked Athena for voicing questions many rising artists struggle with, reminding dreamers everywhere that stardom isnโt magicโitโs a fight. And the fighters who last are the ones who show up hungry, honest, and willing to do the work.
CIA with BA, hosted by Senators Alan and Pia Cayetano with Boy Abunda, airs Sundays at 11 PM on GMA 7, with replays every Saturday at 10:30 PM on GTV.
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