Julia Barretto gets sound parental advice
Someone to showbiz born like Julia Barretto has so many aces up her sleeve. The family name opens doors. The beauty gene she is born with makes second looks automatic, even expected.
Staying in the public eye is another thing altogether. And Julia’s parents, former actors Marjorie Barretto and Dennis Padilla are not lacking in giving pieces of advice where this is concerned.
“My parents told me to stay humble and nice, because that’s how people are gonna remember you. You may be the best actress, but if you’re not nice, bale wala din yung acting skills mo,” the endorser of Jollibee Yum said.
Making choices
Since she’s young and all eyes are focused on her, Julia gets so many pieces of advice on what choices she should make. But she knows that it is only she who can decide on what to do and what not to do. It is, after all, her life.
“At the end of the day, it’s your own satisfaction that counts. It’s how you’re gonna feel. I ask myself it it’s gonna be good for me, or if it will make me happy.”
She knows school is good for her, so she makes it a point to go to classes despite her hectic schedule.
“School is a must,” Julia says.
A good laugh
But like any normal teenager, she knows all work and no play makes Jill a dull girl. So she gets a good laugh while treating herself to her favorite hobby: watching a comedy film, or a romantic comedy.
Julia admits she enjoyed “The Notebook” so much, she watched it twice.
This, and other things that make her happy, give Julia the energy to fulfill her school and showbiz commitments. Julia will need more of these re-energizing moments as she reaches for her dreams – both long term and immediate -- a business of her own, acting awards, more TV shows, movies , and of course, a college diploma.
As always, she will remember what her parents have told her about dealing with people, no matter what station in life they happen to be in.
