‘Dilaw’ singer Maki recalls harassment during audition at age 15: "Ni-lock niya ‘yung pinto"
- Singer-songwriter Maki revealed on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda that he experienced harassment during an audition when he was 15
- He recalled performing in front of one person who locked the door and later asked him questions that were “medyo hindi po pambata”
- The ‘Dilaw’ hitmaker said the conversation left him feeling “really, really exposed”
- Maki shared that the experience made him question whether he was meant for the entertainment industry
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Maki recounted a deeply personal and unpleasant experience from his early attempts to break into the entertainment industry, revealing that he was harassed during an audition.
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Speaking on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda on Thursday, August 7, Maki looked back on one of the biggest challenges he faced while pursuing his dream. Asked by host Boy Abunda if he had ever been told he could not become a singer, Maki said it had happened many times, but he learned to accept rejections.
“Kasi para po sa akin, when you do something, or if you take a risk, always learn or always know, na as much as you want to be accepted, dapat ready ka ma-reject,” he said.
However, he recalled an incident when he was just 15 years old, hoping to surprise his parents by auditioning to become an artist.
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“I did everything, nag-acting, singing, dancing in front of one person kasi ni-lock niya 'yung pinto, tapos ayoko na po mag-dive into details, pero nag-audition po kasi ako to become an artist,” he recollected.
Maki continued, “And then after the audition po, tinanong niya ako ng mga questions po na medyo hindi po siya pambata, 'yung mga tanong.”
It was the first time he had been asked such questions, leaving him unsure how to respond.
During the interview, Tito Boy pressed further, asking, “Were you sexu@lly harassed? Were you verbally, sexu@lly harassed? Because harassment comes in many forms. Naramdaman mo ba na na-violate ang iyong pagkatao?” To this, Maki responded, “Ay, opo. Yes po.”
When the King of Talk inquired if the remarks made during the audition implied that fame would follow if Maki agreed to the person’s wishes, the young musician replied, “Malapit na po [doon].”
Maki shared that during the audition, he asked to use the bathroom and left without coming back. He said he cried in the jeepney on his way home—not due to the person’s actions, but because he believed it meant he would never succeed in the industry.
“Akala ko hindi po para sa akin 'tong industry kasi maybe it's too harsh for me, maybe I'm not ready yet for this dream, so if my dream is too big, baka hindi ako bigyan ng ways to achieve it,” he said.
The “Dilaw” hitmaker clarified that he was never physically touched, but the experience left him feeling exposed: “Metaphorically, parang ganu'n po 'yung naisip ko kahit hindi physically po, pero parang I felt na I was really, really exposed.”
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Maki is a Filipino singer-songwriter known for his heartfelt lyrics and distinct vocal style. His breakthrough came in 2024 with the release of the hit single “Dilaw.”
In a previous report, Maki’s appreciation post for BINI and its member, Maloi Ricalde, made the rounds on social media. Maki took to Instagram Stories and recalled the time when he and Maloi became friends. He also talked about his experience working with Maloi in his “Dilaw” music video and shared how proud they are of each other’s achievements.
Meanwhile, Anne Curtis shared her honest thoughts on the song 'Dilaw.' The actress took to X, formerly Twitter, to commend the trending track.
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