The waiting game is over for Megan

Now that she’s playing the lead in ABS-CBN’s TV drama “Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Hiyas,” Megan Young doesn’t regret waiting a long time for her big break to come along.

“It’s a good feeling, but it’s also challenging kasi nasanay na ako na ako yung nang-aapi, masama. It’s good they (ABS-CBN management) trusted me to do this good project and they also expect a lot from me,” she said at a press conference at the ABS-CBN compound on Tuesday, May 22.

Out of her comfort zone

As Sapphire, Megan had to leave her comfort zone and fun, quirky image.

“I was really scared kasi noong time na sinabi yung offer, that was the height of “Kristine” series. Natakot ako na baka ganoon (ka-daring) din ang gagawin ko. But direk Lauren (Dyogi) said na classy pa rin siya lalabas,” Megan added.

Playing support (in “Won’t Last a Day Without You,” “I Love Betty La Fea” and “Enteng ng Ina Mo”) has helped Megan hone her acting skills.

Now that “Hiyas” is finally airing after a year of waiting, Megan’s sadness has been replaced by excitement. She thinks ABS-CBN management is correct in waiting for the right time to air the series.

“It's a good feeling and I want to focus more on that rather sa feeling ko na bakit ang tagal na ipinalabas,” Megan said.

Getting a diploma

The third year student of Film attends classes regularly at the College of St. Benilde. It’s not easy, but Megan is determined to finish school.

“Sa totoo lang, hirap na hirap talaga ako. It’s very hard, lalo na ngayong I’m in my third year. Puro major subjects kami, sobrang madugo,”she admitted.

Getting a college diploma is one of Megan’s biggest goals.

“Ang priorities ko ngayon, I’m doing well in school, third year na ako. Kapag naka-graduate na ako, iyon ang hiyas na makukuha ko, which is my diploma.”

As for her personal life, Megan denied she and GMA-7 actor Mikael Daez are more than friends.

“We just laugh about it. It’s something that we can laugh about, bring up, tease each other for. It was just a fun issue to talk about.”

Megan thinks the rumor surfaced because she and Mikael have the same circle of college friends.

She shared that she chose to stay single for now since she doesn’t want to rush into a relationship. Love, for her will come at the right time.

“Ayaw kong ipilit ang sarili ko if hindi naman dapat, hindi ready and if it doesn’t happen at the right time. Bakit ka pa magri-relationship para lang masabi na may relationship ka? I want it to happen na everything will fall into place.”