Vhong mum on Deniece's wrist slashing incident
Despite the trials he’s facing, no thanks to Deniece Cornejo’s rape charges, Yahoo Celebrity Awards 2014 Male TV Host of the Year Vhong Navarro feels blessed.
Vhong beat 2013 Male TV Host Vic Sotto, Luis Manzano, Jose Manalo and Raymond Gutierrez, who were nominated in the said category.
"Napakasarap tanggapin lalo na sa pinagdadaanan ko sa buhay, napakahirap, maghost pa lang. Siyempre, kapag nagho-host ka, kailangan masaya ka. Mahirap na magpretend na masaya ka pero isa ito sa naging maganda na nangyari sa akin kasi kahit papano nalilimutan ko yung mga pinagdadaanan ko sa buhay ko. Yung mga madlang pipol ang nagbibigay lakas loob sa akin para ibigay yung best ko bilang host," Vhong told reporters at the Yahoo Celebrity Awards 2014 in MOA Arena on Friday, July 18.
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Vhong refused to comment on Deniece's 'symbolic protest' -- slashing her wrist using the WR (women’s rights) initials.
"Siguro wala akong magiging reaction doon, wala akong masasabi doon."
He's happy the court dismissed Deniece’s two rape complaints.
"Naniniwala ako sa justice natin and at the same time nananalig ako sa Panginoon. Ipinapasa-Diyos ko na nga lang. siyempre masarap sa pakiramdam kasi alam mo na iyong bagay na iyon hindi mo nagawa. Masaya dahil nanaig pa rin ang justice."
Thoughts of quitting
Vhong admitted that the scandal, which also involved businessman Cedric Lee, made him think of quitting showbiz. The "It's Showtime" host explained he was afraid viewers will not accept him again.
"Siguro nung mga panahon na nakalabas ako ng ospital, hindi ko alam kung paano ako magsisimula kasi nung bumalik ako sa shooting ko (ng The Possessed), halos one month din, so medyo mahirap iyon kasi feeling ko nag-uumpisa ako."
But the ‘madlang pipol’ welcomed Vhong back with open arms. His comeback movie, "Da Possesed" was a hit.
Faith in God
Instead of regretting things, Vhong takes his trials as a sign that he should change his ways.
"Siguro maganda na rin na nangyari ang lahat, time na rin para magbagong buhay tayo."
Vhong is counting on his faith in God to overcome the ordeals and his ongoing legal battle with Deniece and Cedric’s camp.
"Kumbaga, lahat pinapasa-Diyos ko lahat. Siya ang nagbibigay sa akin kung saan ako pupunta, kumbaga sinusunod ko lang kung ano yung pwede pang mangyari sa akin, basta pinagdadasal ko lang."
His advice to other TV hosts?
"Ituloy lang nila ang pangarap nila. Sana magdasal. Huwag Siyang kalimutan pasalamatan."
