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Anjay Anson is one of the promising actors introduced as a member of the Kapuso youth-oriented group Sparkada last April 2022.

Since then, the Fil-Indian heartthrob has scored several projects like the primetime series Widows' Web and the morning show Unang Hirit (UH).

In our exclusive chat with the19-year-old actor during the grand media conference of his new show, Open 24/7, last Monday, May 8, Anjay told GMANetwork.com that he has decided to take break from his studies to focus on his career. He is taking up a marketing course at the Dela La Salle University (DLSU)

He said, “Well, napagdesyunan ko na rin and nakausap ko na rin 'yung parents ko about it, na I'm gonna stop muna my studies. Kasi, ngayon, trinay ko naman siya i-workout nung una, nag-i-istudy ako face-to-face.

“So, isipin mo from UH, ang call time ko 2 a.m., matatapos po ako mga eight or nine nasa GMA na ako. Diretso ako DLSU, 10:00 'yung klase ko hanggang 2:00. Alam mo 'yung feeling lang ng parang intro pa lang 'yun, wala pa kaming lessons. 'Tapos, nararamdaman ko lang 'yung parang na nao-overwhelm ako sa dami ng tao.

“Nararamdaman ko lang 'yung pagka-drain ng sarili ko, so may mga times nga rin na kailangan ko i-manage 'yung time ko. Kasi, aside from Unang Hirit, after ko mag-Unang Hirit may workshops pa ako prior.

“After ng isa, mero'n uli. Nakakauwi na ako 7 p.m. na, paano kung may class ako nun? Ang hirap mag-commit sa studies pagka-ganun din ka-hectic 'yung schedule.”

He even tried to lessen his subjects in school, but ultimately decided to put all his time and energy for now as a Sparkle artist.

“Hindi pa rin talaga kaya. Dumating na sa isang point na isa lang 'yung subject ko and naisip ko na parang kung isa na lang subject ko. Parang ang hirap na one year ka, every year, isa lang subject mo. So, para sa akin nag-ask na ako, sabi ko kung okay lang, kasi alam din naman ng parents ko kung ano 'yung nangyayari sa akin ngayon, kung ano 'yung mga [schedule].”

Anjay reiterated, however, that he will finish his studies in college as soon as his schedule becomes more manageable.

He explained, “For sure I'll be back sa studies ko, ngayon kailangan ko lang muna mag-focus parang strike while the iron is hot ganun. Babalik rin ako, once magkaroon na ako ng free sked or kung medyo lumuwag-luwag konti magbabalik naman ako sa studies ko.”

Anjay Anson as Andoy

Beginning May 27, Anjay will show his comedy skills in the newest sitcom Open 24/7, starring Vic Sotto, Jose Manalo, and Maja Salvador. He will portray the role of Andoy, a convenience crew member working for Boss EZ. played by Bossing Vic.

How was it like working with these three A-list celebrities during your first taping day?

Anjay recalled, “First time namin magkaka-work together and alam naman namin 'yung pressure na katrabaho namin is mga legends, mga veteran actors.

“Overwhelming talaga siya and grateful nakaka-touch sa pakiramdam na nakaka-work mo na 'yung napapanood mo dati nung bata ka pa. 'Di ba, parang, it's a dream come true na tama nga 'yung sinabi nila Sofia at Allen na parang may na-check na ako sa bucket list ko.”

“Nung una nangangapa pa kami, kinakabahan pa kami lahat. Pero, after nung first sequence namin together, nakita namin kung paano sila mag-work, nakita namin 'yung focus nila. Nakita namin kung paano sila mag-adlib. Doon nabuo 'yung scene na naramdaman namin na wow ganun pala sila and it was something na natuwa ako ng malala, kasi na-discover ko 'yung mundo nila, kung paano sila magtrabaho sa comedy.”

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