A Triumphant Farewell to Joaquin Bordado

’Startalk’ was able to chat with the original Bad Boy, Robin Padilla, during the live farewell episode of ’Joaquin Bordado’ last Friday. He was his usual buoyant self as he related his experiences during the show’s taping and his plans for the future. Text by Erick Mataverde. Photos by Mitch Mauricio. With the wrap-up of Joaquin Bordado, Robin has this to say during his six months of working with the cast and crew: "Palitan lang ‘yan, may natutunan sila sa akin, may natutunan ako sa kanila. Galit sa akin lahat ‘yan!" Asked why, Robin narrates: "Ay, pinatulog ko sa isla ng dalawang araw eh, na walang tubig, walang kuryente, wala kaming higaan. Pero nakita naman nila eh, siguro masaya naman sila sa resulta." A remake in the offing When asked about his soon-to-start shooting for the movie, Totoy Bato, Robin talks about his future co-star in the said film, Manny Pacquaio: "Actually matagal na kaming hindi nagkita. Nung naguumpisa pa lang sa boxing si Manny, magkaibigan na kami. Hindi kami loveteam, ha? Magkasama lang kami, kasi ‘yung Totoy Bato boxing yun eh, boxing. Syempre isang karangalan ang makasama namin si Manny. Bilang Kapuso kami ay nanabik na makasama ang Pambansang Kamao." Also asked if Sunshine Dizon would be one of the cast of Totoy Bato, Robin sounds optimistic. "Opo, opo, isa pa po ‘yan sa aking ah inaasan na mangyayari," he says. Forever a family man Robin is also being a concerned father when it comes to his daughter, Kylie Padilla’s showbiz career. "Masyado kasing malaki kasi kaagad ‘yung sa Viva eh, medyo nalalakihan pa kami. Dahan-dahan lang" is Robin’s reply when told to comment about Viva Films' plan to star her in a launching movie in the near future. "Gusto ko munang, ah, manamnam ni Kylie ‘yung TV bago siya mag-pelikula, kasi ng gusto ng mahal kong tatay na si Boss Vic [del Rosario] pelikula kaagad," he says. Asked how he spent their wedding anniversary with his wife, Leizel Sycangco, Robin jokes: "Okey naman kasi wala ako, nasa anu ako, nasa Calatagan ako." But on a serious note, he adds: "Wala akong pinapangarap kundi bakasyon kasama ang pamilya ko, oo, ayun." "Talaga pong kaming tiklop-tuhod na nagpapasalamat po sa inyo. Maraming maraming salamat!" is all that Robin can say in expressing his gratitude to all his fans and supporters, which is the primary reason for the success of Joaquin Bordado--Proof positive of Robin’s dedication in whatever project he undertakes and his appreciation for everything and everyone who has been a part of his success. Get to know more and discuss about Robin and his future movie Totoy Bato by logging on to the iGMA Forums!