What now, Willie?

Everybody sees it as another setback for the always-controversial Willie Revillame.

But Willie, the irrefutable comeback king in entertainment, sees it differently.

After his announcement in May about his sabbatical from showbiz after TV5 decided not to renew his contract and scrap his noontime show, “Wowowillie,” Willie has seen it as an opportunity to try something new.

Indicating that he would not simply leave his showbiz earnings in mere time deposits or other financial instruments, Willie has announced investment ventures in tourism and property development in Tagaytay City, where he resides. In his initial sole venture, Willie has indicated he will embark on a resort hotel project that will include a 40-room five-star hotel and individual villas, which can occupy 30 people with amenities, such as private pools, across the complex.

Willie has also turned his $5-M private jet into a lucrative business enterprise, as he started renting out his aircraft to unnamed VIPs. This is his immediate source of income when “Wowowillie” goes off the air after October 12.

This is seen as a wise move, considering how the once-celebrated comedian and toast of television has realized how those series of controversies can take its toll on his showbiz career.

Now that TV5 has pulled the plug, he has literally nowhere to go, except of course, towards a new course in life.

Because such business ventures require financial astuteness, brazen foresight, common sense and gazillions of cash, Willie definitely fits it to a “T”. However, business success calls for well-maintained relationships, most especially with subordinates, colleagues, partners and clients -- an area where Willie could struggle. Since those controversies made a very huge dent not only on his flailing showbiz career but also on his public image, very big questions come to mind on whether his ever changing initiatives will bear fruit. Now that he is alone, without any of the Lopezes, the Manny Pangilinans behind him, will he create and sustain something successful?

Judging from his recent outings, it seems dim. Yet, Willie is Willie, who despite all the adversity finds a way to get a new lease in life.

And hopefully learns from it.