James Teng considers himself untalented but determined to win ‘StarStruck’ through pure effort
Published On: October 07, 2015, 10:22 AM
Updated On: February 20, 2020, 08:17 PM
By MARY LOUISE LIGUNAS
Six footer ‘StarStruck’ contestant James Teng does not deny feeling small amidst talented and good-looking competitors. The fear, however, transforms into motivation every time he remembers how much he wants to be a star.
“Nakaka-threaten naman po talaga dahil syempre, [maraming] sobrang talented. Pero para naman po kasi sa ‘kin, [ang] talent naman po, napag-aaralan 'yan eh. Puwede naman po ako maging mas magaling bukas [kung magsipag ako at ibigay ko ang best ko],” he said.
James admits that he’s not the most skilled in the batch but he has so much to offer.
“Ako 'yung no talent guy at gusto kong makita nila na may potential [ako]… Gusto ko makita nilang nag-po-progress [ako sa mga skills] na wala ako dati [at] unti-unti ko siyang natututunan,” he added.
One of his most unforgettable experiences as a ‘StarStruck’ contestant to date is being lauded by dance guru Douglas Nierras who named him as someone to watch out for and take notice of.
“Ako na walang talent, [coming] from [practically nowhere], ako pa 'yung napansin niya. Sobrang nakakatuwa kasi napansin niya ko [kahit ang panlaban ko ay] effort lang talaga and hard work… [Proud rin ako dahil] sinabi sa ‘kin ni Sir Douglas, meron daw akong positive attitude… [at nakakahawa] daw ako ng good vibes,” he shared.
If others are set on winning, James is focused on wanting to learn. He hopes that this receptiveness will help his survival in the reality-based artista search.
“Hindi lang [ako 'yung tao na] gusto manalo. Gusto kong matuto talaga. Sobrang mahal ko [ang learning],” he concluded.