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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

[ARTICLE] StarStruck V finalist Enzo Pineda says he did not use his father's influence to enter the show


StarStruck V finalist Enzo Pineda says he did not use his father's influence to enter the show
from: PEP.ph, Glen P. Sibonga

"I want to create my own identity. Kasi pangarap ko po talaga ito at ayoko pong gumamit ng any way para makapasok. Gusto ko po sariling sikap po. Gusto ko ring makita kung bibilib din ang mga tao sa akin," says Enzo Pineda, son of the business manager of Manny Pacquiao, Eric Pineda.

Nilinaw ni StarStruck V finalist Enzo Pineda na hindi siya gumamit ng koneksiyon para makapasa sa auditions at makapasok sa reality-based artista search ng GMA-7. Bilang anak kasi ni Eric Pineda, business manager ng Pambansang Kamao na si Manny Pacquiao, ay posibleng gawing issue ito kontra sa kanya. Pero sinabi niya na dumaan siya sa proseso at hirap, katulad ng pinagdaanan ng iba pang finalists.

"Pumila po talaga ako during the last audition day. Pero siguro dahil last day na nga kaya konti na lang po yung nag-o-audition. Pumila po ako ng 11 ng umaga, then mga 11:30 po nasa loob na ako. Gabi na rin po nung matapos kami," paliwanag ng 19-year old na si Enzo nang ma-interview siya ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) during the press launch and presentation ng StarStruck V Final 14 last November 30 sa Studio 5 ng GMA Network.

Suportado naman daw ng daddy niya at ng buong family niya ang pagpasok niya sa StarStruck. Sa tingin niya ba, may advantage siya na tatay niya si Eric Pineda at close siya kay Pacquiao ngayong finalist na siya sa StarStruck?

"For me po, hindi, kasi I also want to create my own identity. Kasi pangarap ko po talaga ito at ayoko pong gumamit ng any way para makapasok. Gusto ko po sariling sikap po. Gusto ko ring makita kung bibilib din ang mga tao sa akin," sabi ni Enzo.


KUYA MANNY.
Ayon kay Enzo, 16 years old daw siya nang una niyang makilala si Pacquiao. Nakasama na rin daw niya ito sa ilang parties at events. Kumusta naman ang pakikipag-meet niya kay Manny?

"Siyempre, matagal ko na ring nakikita si Kuya Manny. Sobrang bait po niya. Para po siyang part ng barkada dahil marunong po siyang makitungo sa mga tao."

Biniro naman ng PEP si Enzo kung personally ay nabigyan na ba siya ng balato ni Manny?

"Ay, hindi pa po," nahihiyang sagot ni Enzo. "Pero ang pakikipagkaibigan po ni Kuya Manny sa akin sobrang okay na po yun."

Hihingi ba siya ng tulong kay Manny para dumami ang boto niya?

"Sana po tulungan po ako ni Kuya Manny at ni Ate Jinkee, sila po mismo ang magbo-vote sa akin. Pero para sa akin po, hindi po ako hihingi ng tulong. Baka kasi sabihin ng mga tao ay ginagamit ko lang si Kuya Manny. Ayoko pong mangyari yun. Pero sobrang nakaka-touch po kung kusa po nila akong tutulungan," ani Enzo.


TOUGHEST COMPETITOR. Umasa ba siyang makakasama siya sa Final 14?

"For me, of course, mahirap sabihin na ine-expect, pero gusto ko po talaga. I'm here, I feel so blessed na nakarating ako rito sa Top 14. Hindi ko talaga ine-expect, pero siguro dahil sa hardwork ko at talent ko na rin also."

Itinuturing niyang toughest competitor among the boys ng StarStruck V si Sef Cadayona.

"Si Sef po ang mahigpit kong kalaban dito, kahit best friend ko po siya dito... pero dahil magaling siyang sumayaw at saka umarte. Marami na rin po siyang experience, lalo na sa commercials."

Ano sa tingin niya yung puwede niyang ilaban kay Sef?

"Siguro po ang advantage ko is I have so much to learn. Marami pa po akong hindi na-experience. Marami pa akong kailangang i-practice. I hunger for learning, kumbaga. I also excel in dancing like Sef. Pero me and Sef have our own different styles. That makes us different."

Kanino niya gustong makipag-loveteam sa mga ka-batch niyang babae?

"Lahat po sila magaganda. Pero given a chance, ang gusto ko po ay si Sarah [Lahbati] at Fianca [Cruz]," sagot ni Enzo.

Sa mga artista ngayon sa showbiz, gusto namang makatrabaho ni Enzo si Rhian Ramos.

"Si Rhian dahil kasing age ko po siya. Matangkad din siya. At saka crush ko po siya. Sana po makilala ko siya."


CREDITS TO: http://www.pep.ph/news/24075/StarStruck-V-finalist-Enzo-Pineda-says-he-did-not-use-his-fathers-influence-to-enter-the-show

Enzo Pineda's Profile in IGma



He is a Makati-based aspiring actor who dreams of becoming a superhero.

Basic Info
Name: Enzo Pineda
Nickname: Enzo
Birthday: August 12, 1990
Birth Place: Makati City
Showbiz Anniversary: November 29, 2009

Personal


Enzo's Got Talent:
He can act, dance--and give a hard kick with his Taekwondo skills!


Full Name: Enrico Lorenzo Macam Pineda


Favorites


Enzo's Hit List

1. He likes watching MTV, UFC, boxing--and America's Best Dance Crew.
2. Brad Pitt and Dingdong Dantes are good role models for Enzo.
3. He likes listening to "Run This Down" by Jay-Z and Rihanna.
4. On his free time, he does martial arts, work out and play video games!
5. He likes Japanese food.
6. He has 3 hotdog dogs (like Slinky from Toy Story) and a Jack Russel terrier.
7. English is his favorite subject, but he thinks he's only an average learner.


Q & A


Why did you enter showbiz?
"I entered showbiz because I love to perform and share my God-given talents. If I can dance and act in my sleep I would do so. :P"

If given the choice, which Kapuso star would you want to act with?
"Jomari [Yllana] because he is a very good actor."

What was the toughest challenge you had to face?
"Trying to sing with a mic hehe (my voice feels different when using a mic)."

What is your biggest frustration? Your biggest regret?
"When I fell off the swing and chipped my front tooth when I was little. Embarassing, haha."

What are you most proud of?
"My family and being close with God."

What are your limitations?
"My limitation is in singing. I need more practice /o/"

Describe yourself in three words.
"Positive, discliplined, outgoing :D"

What is your most unforgettable experience?
"When I found God in my life and realized that if you trust in Him everything will fall in its right place :)"

What are your fears?
"Losing God in my life and concentrating more on myself rather than glorifying God."

What is your biggest dream?
"To be a versatile actor and a "super hero". Hehe!"


CREDITS TO: http://www.igma.tv/profile/enzo-pineda

SHORT BIOGRAPHY OF ENZO PINEDA

Enrico Lorenzo Macam Pineda, better known by his screen name Enzo Pineda (born on August 12, 1990 in Quezon City, Philippines), is a Makati-based aspiring actor who dreams of becoming a superhero. He is a finalist in the fifth season of GMA Network's StarStruck V. He can act, dance and give a hard kick with his Taekwondo skills.

Early life

He studied high school in La Salle Greenhills. He is now a second year college student at the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), taking up Entrepreneurial Management. He stopped his studies when he entered the GMA Network talent search StarStruck V.

Pineda is a varsity player in his school. He used to play soccer, American football, archery and taekwondo. His passion is dancing and he is a member of a dance group called Squadra. Squadra is the most popular dance group in UA&P.

In his past time, he plays Playstation, watch movies, listening to music and working out.

Personal Life

Pineda was born from a wealthy family. His father Eric Pineda is Manny Pacquiao's Business Manager and his Mother Macy Pineda is a Publicist. Rumors says that Pineda used his father's influence to enter StarStruck V but he told PEP, an internet magazine website, that he did not use his father's influence to enter the show. His family owned a Company, The MP Halcyon International Management Group,Inc.

StarStruck

Pineda auditioned for the fifth season of StarStruck in 2009. On November 29 of the same year, he was announced as one of the season's 14 finalists along with Rocco Nacino, Sef Cadayona, Ian Batherson, Rye Burgos, Steven Silva, Piero Vergara, Diva Montelaba, Sarah Lahbati, Zeryl Lim, Rox Montealegre, Fianca Cruz, Nina Kodaka, and Princess Snell.

Some of his male contenders of the said show describes Pineda as their "biggest threat" in the competition.

He was once asked as to who among the female contestants of StarStruck does he want to be paired with, and he chose Sarah Lahbati.

StarStruck Standing

Week # Finalists Status Eliminated Date
1 Final 14 Safe Fianca Cruz 2009-12-06
2 Final 13 Safe Rye Burgos 2009-12-13
3 Final 12 Safe Zeryl Lim 2009-12-20
4 Final 11 Safe Sef Cadayona 2009-12-27
5 Final 10 Safe No One 2010-01-03
6 Final 10 Bottom 2 Princess Snell
Piero Vergara
2010-01-10
7 Final 8 Safe No One 2010-01-17
8 Final 8 Bottom 3 Rox Montealgre 2010-01-24
9 Final 7 Safe Ian Batherson 2010-01-31

Filmography

Shows

Year Shows Role/Character Network
2010 Sine Novela: Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak Guest Appearance(Ronald) GMA Network
2009 Prosperity in 2010: The 2010 GMA New Year's Countdown Performing w/ SSV Final 14 GMA Network
2009 SIS Guesting w/ other SSV Final 14 GMA Network
2009 BandaOke Guesting w/ other SSV Final 14 GMA Network
2009 Startalk Guesting w/ other SSV Final 14 GMA Network
2009 SOP Fully Charged Guesting w/ other SSV Final 14 GMA Network



CREDITS TO:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enzo_Pineda

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