Joaquin Arce, ibinahagi ang dahilan ng kanyang pag-aaral ng sign language

• Joaquin Arce connects with deaf and hard-of-hearing fans by practicing Filipino Sign Language (FSL)
• He credits Ms. Rack Corpuz of the Kakamay Movement for patiently teaching him sign language, ABS CBN News reported
• Born deaf in his right ear, Joaquin shares a positive perspective on his hearing condition
• Aside from acting, he aims to finish college, improve skills, and continue personal growth

Joaquin Arce recently amazed fans during a thanksgiving event in Quezon City by communicating in Filipino Sign Language with his deaf and hard-of-hearing supporters. The young actor shared in an exclusive interview with PUSH ABS-CBN how his interest in sign language began.

“Actually, natuto lang ako sa loob ng bahay. Her name is Ms. Rack (Corpuz). Tinuruan niya kami for the 'Kabataang Pinoy,' yung choreo. Pero, sobrang dami kong tanong na tinanong ko sa kanya. Kasi gusto ko talaga matuto ng sign language or ng FSL (Filipino Sign Language). Kasi may Tagalog na sign language. It's called FSL,” he explained.

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Joaquin emphasized that the deaf community holds a meaningful place in his heart.

“Gusto ko talaga matuto. Kasi interested talaga ako dun. The deaf community has a spot in my heart. And ayun, thank God, patient si Ms. Rack sa akin. Kasi sobrang dami kong tanong sa kanya. Kaya halos nakaka-converse ako. Like, on a basic level,” he added.

During his time on Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0, Joaquin and his housemates learned FSL as part of a weekly task, guided by Ms. Rack Corpuz. He revealed that he was born deaf in his right ear, which he has embraced positively.

“Pinanganak po akong bingi sa kanang tainga. Never ko po naranasan na may dalawa akong tainga na nakakarinig. But my entire life, I’ve been looking at it in such a positive light na hindi ko po napansin ang mga negatibong effects,” he said.

Reflecting on his PBB experience, Joaquin shared lessons in social skills and adaptability.

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“I've said this many times pero madami akong natutunan doon. Not giving up when things are impossible… Pero pinaka-importante yung natutunan ko doon ay yung pakikisama. Yung getting along with people with different personalities,” he recalled.

Back in the outside world, Joaquin plans to focus on education, acting, martial arts, music, and further developing his sign language skills.

“I really wanna act. I also wanna finish college… I want to learn sign language more. I want to learn more martial arts. Music din. So I want to keep developing myself,” he shared.

The first-year college student is enrolled at De La Salle University, taking up Interdisciplinary Business Studies.

Joaquin Arce is a rising Filipino actor under Star Magic who gained attention through Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0. Dubbed the “Rising Dreamer ng Muntinlupa,” he is the son of producer Neil Arce and stepson of actress Angel Locsin, who has been vocal about supporting him. Born deaf in his right ear, Joaquin impressed audiences with his poise and athleticism inside the PBB house, earning a “Big Ticket” that secured his spot in the challenging “Big Jump” task and finishing as the 3rd Big Placer.

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In separate news, Joaquin Arce concluded his stint in Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 as the Third Big Placer. Despite a strong fan following, he admitted to receiving online criticism, which he strives to view constructively. Joaquin expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support at his thanksgiving event, saying it encouraged him to keep growing. He also emphasized that he tries to learn from negative feedback, using it as motivation to improve his craft and personal development as an emerging actor.

Meanwhile, Joaquin Arce shared how deeply touched he was by the unwavering support of his stepmother, Angel Locsin, during his time in the PBB house. Locsin publicly defended him against critics labeling him a “nepo baby,” and Joaquin expressed heartfelt gratitude, noting she was among the first people he saw after exiting the show. Though he did not win the competition, he remains thankful for both his stepmother’s encouragement and the overwhelming backing of fans who cheered him throughout the season.

Source: KAMI.com.gh