Cristine Reyes, binalikan ang masakit na rejection sa "StarStruck"
- Cristine Reyes looked back on her painful experience as one of the earliest contestants of StarStruck and admitted that her elimination deeply affected her confidence
- The actress recalled questioning her self-worth after receiving no votes during the competition when she was only 14 years old, GMA News reported
- Now serving as a judge in a new talent search, Cristine encourages contestants to treat rejection as an opportunity for personal growth
- She also emphasized staying authentic, avoiding harmful influences, and remaining grounded despite fame and success
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Cristine Reyes candidly reflected on one of the most painful moments of her early showbiz journey, recalling how her elimination from the first season of StarStruck became a turning point that eventually shaped her career and outlook in life.
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Years after competing in the country's pioneering reality-based artista search, Cristine now serves as one of the judges in a new talent competition. Looking back, she admitted that joining the very first season came with uncertainty since no one knew what to expect from the groundbreaking format.
“Siyempre, kami yung first reality show sa buong bansa, so wala tayong idea, wala kaming idea, ang lahat ng tao, kung anong mangyayari, at kung paano ba 'to,” Cristine recalled.
She explained that because everything felt unfamiliar, contestants naturally viewed one another as rivals instead of focusing on their own growth.
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“So, siyempre, ang nangyari nun, nagkaroon kami ng instinct na kalaban namin ang isa't isa. Doon pa lang, sad na, e, na kalaban namin ang isa't isa. Pero hindi, sarili mo ang kalaban mo.”
Among all the memories she carried from the competition, Cristine admitted that her elimination remained the hardest to accept.
“Yung pagtanggal sa akin noon, na walang bumoto, ang sakit nun.”
She said the experience left her questioning herself while she was still very young.
“I went through it also, kinuwestiyon ko yung my worthy. Mixed emotions, of course. It was really painful going back. I was just 14 at that time.”
Despite the heartbreak, Cristine believes the setback eventually became an opportunity for self-improvement.
“I believe, katulad ko rin na unang natanggal sa mga babae, it helped me to look into myself, to grow, to see what else I can do pa."
Now that she evaluates aspiring artists herself, Cristine admitted she sees her younger self in many contestants who experience both excitement and disappointment during the competition.
“They're the same. Ganun pa lang ako nun, kung ano ang pinagdadaanan nila noon.”
For aspiring performers, she stressed that rejection should never be viewed as the end of their dreams.
“Para sa akin, it's not the end. Nasa sa inyo pa rin yun kung ano ang gagawin ninyo para sa sarili n'yo. Nasa sa inyo na yung kung ite-take n'yo ito as a failure o ite-take n'yo ito as a step to grow better.”
She added that growth is possible regardless of whether someone continues in the entertainment industry or chooses a different career path.
“It might be in the industry or outside the industry. It might be in the corporate world or any kind of job. It's not the end. Huwag kayong panghihinaan ng loob kasi ang bata n'yo pa. Ang daming pwedeng gawin. This is just a start of your journey.”
Cristine also emphasized the importance of authenticity, saying she learned valuable lessons through difficult experiences.
“I learned it the hard way. Hindi yung kung ano ang maibibigay niya. It's yourself, kumbaga, kung ano yung ibibigay mo, at doon ka kakapitan ng mga tao dahil yun yung naka-resonate sa kanila, nakakonek sa 'yo.”
She believes audiences naturally recognize sincerity.
“Kasi, lahat tayo ay may pinagdadaanan sa buhay. Kung ano yung pinagdadaanan mo, may mga taong kagaya mo. That's why I'm saying na be authentic. Kasi, kung manggagaya ka lang, it's not real. You can't keep up with it.”
The actress admitted that, like many young celebrities, she once became vulnerable to outside influences.
“Ako, bilang bata rin ako noon, minsan mapusok ka, mate-tempt ka. Kung ano lang yung ibigay sa 'yo or kung ano ang ginagawa ng mga tao around you, you will succumb to it.”
She revealed that following advice meant only to attract attention became one of her biggest regrets.
“Ako, I learned that no, be yourself. If it doesn't suit you… If they give you advice like, 'Ito ang gawin mo para mapag-usapan ka…' It happened to me many times, pinagsisihan ko.”
Cristine likewise reminded young artists to remain humble despite success.
“Fame can blind you, that's why you have to stay grounded. Fame can take you anywhere. Don't let it blind you lang with the worldly things.”
Ultimately, she believes kindness and integrity leave the strongest impression.
“I still believe na at the end of the day, ang mananaig pa rin ay ang goodness mo sa sarili mo, at yun ang maaalala sa 'yo.”
Drawing from both rejection and success, Cristine encouraged aspiring stars to appreciate every opportunity while staying true to themselves.
“If you're famous, be thankful. But at the same time, huwag kang magbabago. Magbago ka for the better.”
Cristine Reyes (born Ara Marie Cristine Pascual Reyes) is a highly accomplished Filipino actress and model, recognized as one of the 21st century's highest-grossing box office stars in the Philippines. Rising to fame through the reality talent search StarStruck, she has built a lasting career spanning over two decades.
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