Joaquin Arce, prangkang sinagot ang isyu ng pagiging “nepo baby”

• Joaquin Arce firmly denied that his family’s wealth or influence played a role in his stay inside the Pinoy Big Brother house
• The young actor revealed that he gave specific instructions to his family not to spend money on votes or support before he entered the competition
• He expressed a deep desire to earn his place in the entertainment industry based on his own talent rather than his parents' names
• Joaquin admitted that he does not feel ready to work with his stepmother, Angel Locsin, until he has proven himself as a "good enough" actor

Joaquin Arce addressed the growing "nepo baby" narrative head-on during a tense interrogation on Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0. Facing a jury of former housemates, the son of film producer Neil Arce and stepson of actress Angel Locsin was asked if his progress in the competition was merely a result of his family’s massive influence and financial capacity.

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During the Ultimate Tapatan, Joaquin was asked by ex-housemate Anton Vinzon if he was voted into the top spots simply because his family had the means to support him. Joaquin responded by revealing a private conversation he had with his relatives before the show started.

"Well, sinabi ko sa pamilya ko before coming in here not to spend," the Star Magic artist clarified.

He emphasized that he entered the house with the intention of succeeding through his own merits and not through a paid campaign.

The young actor further explained that his primary motivation for joining the industry is a personal passion for the craft.

"I believe that whatever I get, I should deserve everything that I want to achieve in this industry as an actor because it's my dream to be an actor," Joaquin asserted.

He maintained that he wants to be recognized for his hard work rather than his surname, noting that the validation should come from the "Taong Bahay" and not from his family's pockets.

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When the topic of his relationship with his stepmother, Angel Locsin, was brought up, Joaquin showed a surprising level of humility regarding his career path. He noted that many people often ask if he plans to ride on her fame to get projects.

"I think I have to be a good enough actor to be able to act with her," Joaquin said.

He concluded by saying that working with a superstar like Locsin is a "prize" that he must work hard to earn, rather than a privilege he should just be given.

Joaquin Arce is a rising Filipino actor and Star Magic artist who gained prominence as a housemate on Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0. Known as the "Rising Dreamer ng Muntinlupa," he is the son of producer Neil Arce and the stepson of actress Angel Locsin, who has publicly supported his journey. Despite being born deaf in his right ear, Joaquin has impressed viewers with his maturity and athleticism. Recently, he secured a "Big Ticket," earning a spot in the season's highly anticipated "Big Jump" challenge.

In separate news, Angel Locsin reacted strongly after some netizens tagged her stepson, Joaquin Arce, as a “nepo baby.” The actress expressed disbelief over the label and quickly came to Joaquin’s defense, stressing that he has been working hard to carve out his own path. She pointed out that instead of asking her for help to land a project, Joaquin chose to audition for PBB on his own. Angel also revealed how supportive she has been throughout his journey, sharing that she personally cast 12,000 votes for him. She even addressed critics directly, reminding them not to be “bitter,” saying such negativity is unattractive in life.

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Meanwhile, Angel Locsin also shared an emotional message of gratitude after her stepson, Joaquin Arce, was saved during the sixth eviction night of PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0. Joaquin earned the highest percentage of “votes to save” at 45.70%, ensuring his stay inside the famous house. The actress admitted she felt “extremely nervous” while watching the live eviction, especially as her husband, Neil Arce, was present at the event. Angel expressed heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported Joaquin and voted for him, saying their encouragement meant so much to their family during such a tense and meaningful moment.

Source: KAMI.com.gh