What Elijah Canlas had to ‘unlearn’ in ‘Batang Quiapo’

Elijah Canlas as Pablo Caballero in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” —ABS-CBN ENTERTAINMENT/ YOUTUBE

Actor Elijah Canlas, who performs the villainous character Pablo Caballero within the motion collection “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” stated he needed to “unlearn quite a lot of issues” when he began working for this system.

For one, Elijah was once the kind of actor who relied on the script as a information to create his character. The present’s manufacturing workforce, nevertheless, is thought for taking pictures and not using a detailed script readily available. “I used to be given parameters, just like the character archetype, however I needed to unlearn sure issues by way of dimensions, and with regards to character making. Work on this present is absolutely completely different as a result of, no less than, you probably have a script, you’ll be able to create a personality that’s extra full and entire,” the actor advised Inquirer Leisure.

“For the present, I used to be given sufficient time to course of, and so, by the point I stepped on the set, I used to be already ready to be Pablo. It’s true that you’ll solely get a replica of the script on the day itself, so it was essential that I already know who Pablo is. Because it goes, we must always at all times count on adjustments—both some strains or scenes will probably be eliminated or some will probably be added,” he defined. “The method is refreshing as a result of I’m able to adapt to completely different environments and processes of filmmaking. I contemplate it a once-in-a-lifetime expertise. I’m having fun with it up to now as a result of I’m given freedom by way of character constructing.”

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Menacing character

Elijah stated he additionally needed to “unlearn getting ready an excessive amount of for a personality.” He defined: “As in, they have been telling that the present’s viewers is completely different. It’s a style that I’ve by no means accomplished, as properly. That’s why I wanted to regulate even by way of delivering my strains. For instance, I’ve to be much more menacing, extra intimidating. If Pablo is offended, I actually need to point out the viewers that he’s offended and never conceal the sensation after which merely reveal it later. Right here, I want to point out how my character feels on a regular basis. That’s new to me as a result of I normally counter-read my intentions, my goals. I’m having fun with the method as a result of I discover it difficult.”

Evaluating the present to “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” which was additionally produced and directed by Coco Martin, and lasted for seven years, the brand new program can be anticipated to air for a few years. Is Elijah ready to play Pablo for an extended time frame, even when it could imply not having the ability to settle for different tasks?

Completely different function

“This was why it took me some time to say ‘sure’ to the present. I’ve different tasks lined up for this yr. It’s truly wonderful, as a result of I had simply completed doing the collection ‘Senior Excessive,’ and so, I assumed may deal with doing films for the rest of the yr. However the very first provide I obtained for 2024 was ‘Batang Quiapo,’ with a special function initially. It was a kind of function that I’ve already accomplished earlier than, so I needed to say ‘no,’” Elijah started.

“However Direk Coco and the ‘Batang Quiapo’ workforce have been persistent. They stated that they had a brand new character for me. Once they talked about it, I obtained excited and instantly stated, ‘Sport!’ By way of how lengthy it’ll take to play Pablo, in fact it’s an honor to be a part of the present. ‘Batang Quiapo’ has solely been airing for a yr, and but Tanggol (Coco’s character) has already turn out to be iconic,” Elijah stated.

“Actually, I hadn’t watched the present earlier than, however after I lastly grew to become a part of it, I attempted to look at as many episodes as I may. I spotted that it tackles quite a lot of socially related subjects and, as an actor, that’s what I wish to do. I’m recognized to tackle tasks which have an announcement or one thing that’s related to society and to its viewers, and ‘Batang Quiapo’ is simply that.” INQ