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After thirteen years in the business, Dino Guevarra is still showcasing his skills as a talented actor and bankable star.
After being in the industry for more than a decade, what are Dino Guevarra’s thoughts on his past, his current projects, and his life beyond the limelight? Here’s the scoop. Text by Jillian Q. Gatcheco. Photos by Jason S. Lim. Playing Antonio We know him these days as Antonio on MariMar, Sergio’s (Dingdong Dantes) best buddy who stays loyal no matter what. Dino reveals that the role was supposed to be short-lived (“Hanggang doon lang sa Kim Chan storyline”), but it was suddenly extended, which he is very grateful for. “Of course my character is so much fun, kasi I’m a friend of Sergio, [so] hanggang ending, kasali ako! Yun yung importante doon e, hindi ka mawawala,” he says. He adds, “Noong una, nagaalanganin silang kunin ako. Kasi parang natatakot sila na baka mga five scripts lang ito, five weeks lang. Naghanap sila ng tamang role [for me] hanggang sa yun nga, pumasok yung Antonio.” His support role is made more colorful by another character in the plot: Arturo, played by Marky Lopez. “Iba siya, magaling [yung] nagagawa ni Marky!” Dino comments, referring to Marky’s effective gay portrayal. For Dino, working with Dingdong is a cinch, especially since the two have known each other since their dancing days [Dingdong and Dino were part of the popular dance group Abztract Dancers before getting into acting]. When asked how it feels to be part of a top-rating show, Dino imparts, “Sa awa ng Diyos, lahat ng nakasali akong show, number 1! Naks! From Bahay Mo Ba ‘To (2004-2006), Captain Barbell (2006), Now and Forever: Tinig (2006), Mahawi Man Ang Ulap (2007), tapos ito. Nakakatuwa rin na wala pa akong show na nakasama na hindi maganda. Actually, lahat naman ng shows ng GMA [maganda].” Staying power With the projects that he’s receiving these days, we asked him if his stint in the reality show 30 Days paid off. The 2004 show had the purpose of reviving the careers of celebrities [and determining who deserves it most], and it was Dino who won the competition. “Actually, naudlot nga yun e, he replies frankly. “Kasi after 30 Days, maraming projects na nakaabang. Naudlot kasi naghiwalay kami ni Kim [Delos Santos, his former wife]. Lima yung shows ko noon, tapos naging isa na lang, yung Bahay Mo Ba ‘To. [Pero] sanay na rin ako, kasi galing ako doon. Kaya alam ko na na ang artista, parang bola, minsan nasa taas, ka, minsan nasa baba.” He says that what’s important is you have a steady job. “I’ve been in the business for 13 years, nauna pa ako kina Dingdong (Dantes). Halos kasabay ko yang sina Marvin (Agustin), sina Diether (Ocampo). Actually, kung tutuusin, nauna pa kami sa kanya, kasi dancer pa kami noon, e.” What made him last for 13 years? “Ang importante dito, dapat people-person ka. Kailangan marunong kang makisama. Kasi kung hindi, [pag] may ginawa ka lang mali, goodbye ka na. At kailangan i-build mo yung name mo para syempre, respetuhan ka. You gain [people’s] respect.” Does he have any plans of dancing for good again, like in the old days? “Actually, ultimo nga sa Sis, as much as possible, sinasabi ko na sa kanila na ayoko nang [sumayaw]. Kasi para sa akin, galing na ako sa pagsasayaw, I’ve proven myself na marunong na ako sumayaw. Pero nagyon, [kung] gusto nila akong pasayawin ulit, syempre you need rehearsals na matitindi. Kasi kahit papaano, si Michael Jordan [for example], nag-break [from basketball]. Medyo matanda na [rin siya]. Pag nag-basketball ulit, hindi na katulad nang dati. Hindi na siya makaka-dunk nang matitindi.” “So ako, parang ganoon,” he continues. “Nakakahiya [na] makipagsabayan sa mga [mas bata], dahil [sila], praktisado [at] magagaling. Although yung mga basic [production numbers], okay lang naman kasi yun lang yung talent na kaya ko, e! [Dancing lang]! Haha! Frustrated singer ako. Bad trip!” he jokes. But Dino says on second thought that he’s content with being able to act and dance, since what’s really important is having a back-up – something which he already has. His businesses He owns two branches of Bambi Fuentes salon [“May isa sa Visayas Ave., may isa sa BF Homes sa Aguirre”], and his girlfriend is the one in charge of the stores’ operations. Aside from these two, he has a bar, Kalye 215, also located in BF Homes. “Tapos nagba-buy and sell ako ng kotse,” he adds. “So pag walang taping, nandoon ako sa bar, kasi yung bar pang-gabi e. Talagang makikisama ka sa mga customer, tapos yung isa naman sa hapon, pupunta ka sa Bambi Fuentes, che-check mo mga tao.” Aside from work, what is Dino busy with? “I play computers; sobra akong addict sa DOTA (Defense of the Ancients)!” DOTA “Actually, kung naka-online ka, hindi yung mga LAN games, pag tinanong pangalan ko, masyado akong kilalang-kilala!” he shares. Dino’s username is Obi Wan Kenobi, a character from the George Lucas hit flick Star Wars. Is he a Star Wars fan? “Medyo, pero hindi naman to the point na lahat ng pelikula ng Star Wars panonoorin ko. Pero I like [it]. Kasi para siyang Star Trek na dahil sa kanila, maraming gadgets na nabuo; [maraming possibilities]. Gusto ko yung ganoon e -- let’s look forward.” He even gives iGMA DOTA 101: “Hindi naman score ang basis [ng mananalo] e. Basta importante, manalo yung team! Kasi hindi siya one-player [game]; team game siya. So five vs. five, etc. Tapos syempre may isa o dalawa laging magaling, so depende na lang kung papaano mo dadalhin yung team mo. Parang basketball – syempre may MVP, kaya nananalo kayo.” He fesses up that he can really play games for hours, but says defensively that he’s not a geek! “Actually, noon pa, masyado na akong mahilig sa computer games. Mga Counter Strike, Playstation, Atari, [at] Gallaga pa lang! [At] Pacman, Diyos ko, addict na ako. Lalo na [ang] family ko sa Super Mario Brothers, naku!” Don’t miss Dino in MariMar every weeknight right after Kamandag! You can also talk about him in the iGMA Forum . Get in touch with Dino! Text DINO [Your Message] and send to 4627 to Feel the Fun with Fanatxt! (Each SMS costs P2.50 for GLOBE, SMART, and TALK N TEXT, while it costs P2.00 for SUN subscribers)