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Dingdong Dantes talks about his own style of hosting Family Feud and his advocacy through the Yes Pinoy Foundation.
Isang masayang Pasko ang handog sa atin ng Family Feud as it kicks-off its episodes with our favorite leading man, Dingdong Dantes. At para naman sa ating Kapuso hunk, he considers it an honor to follow in the hosting heels of the dashing Richard Gomez and, at the same time, be active sa kawanggawa. Text by Erick Mataverde. Photos courtesy of GMA Network. "Isang malaking bagay for me because it's something different. Isa siyang magiging malaking rest sa ginagawa ko sa drama. But you'll see me until next year dito sa Family Feud," said Dingdong Dantes, fresh from the success of his just concluded soap, Stairway To Heaven. Nang tanungin what kind of hosting ang gagawin niya sa Family Feud, inamin naman ni Dingdong na nasa learning process pa rin siya. "That is something na dinidiscover ko pa po talaga, pero lalabas na lang po 'yun eh, lalabas naturally. Basta ang importante, makuha ko lang 'yung mga basic rules, kumbaga 'yung flow niya ay very smooth, sa ngayon doon muna tayo," he explained. "Tapos kung ano ang magiging trademark, siguro kayo ang makikita noon, lalabas na lang bigla-bigla." Nang banggitin kay Dingdong na nakilala si Richard Gomez sa pagiging malambing niya sa mga female contestants, walang nakitang masama dito si Dingdong. Matter-of-fact, he believes na isa ito sa mga appeals ng game show. "Nakakatuwa rin, dahil minsan, so far sa experience ko, nabibigyan sila ng kahit papaano ng pampagana baga, kapag may ganoon," he replied. "This does something na hindi ko idi-discount, lalong lalo na sa mga contestants. Importante sa akin 'yun, siyempre gusto ko silang manalo. "Well, for one, ang Family Feud, the original franchise, ay ginagawa din 'yun," dagdag pa niya. Kaya Dingdong promises an exciting time during his hosting of the game show because of this dahil “it is something that would add spice, and kapag ang mismong contestant na at audience na ang nag-request, kahit na requirement pa siya o hindi, ay gagawin at gagawin ko talaga 'yun." Yes! to reading And speaking of dedication to one's craft. Hindi lang naman sa entertainment naka-tuon ang concentration ni Dingdong ngayon. He is actually actively involved in an education and literacy program through his Yes Pinoy Foundation in cooperation with a huge bookstore chain kung saan nila ine-encourage ang donasyon ng mga libro sa mga kabataang nangangailangan. At bakit ito ang naisip na isang advocay ng binata? He admits na, if time permits, reading would be one of his priorities during his spare time. "It is my frustration eh, kasi, bukod sa I don't have time, I tend to start and then halfway hindi ko siya natatapos dahil nai-interrupt so pag binalikan ko, kailangan ko ulit simulan. Pero although there are a couple na talagang siguro recently nag breeze through ako ng mabilis," he recalled. "My last was Tuesday's with Morrie (by Mitch Albom), isang swabe lang. Tapos 'yung, For One More Day (also by Mitch Albom), inumpisahan ko. Pero, mostly gusto ko 'yung mga entrepreneurial books, mga ganun [tulad ng] Art of War (by Sun Tzu)," he added. Dingdong ends the interview with an invitation to watch his latest show. "Maraming salamat po, and please spread the news to always continue to support Family Feud. Dahil ang Family Feud ngayon ay nationwide na. Everybody in the Philippines ay magkakaroon na ng chance para sumali." Watch Family Feud, weeknights, sa GMA Telebabad bago mag Ikaw Sana! Pag-usapan si Dingdong Dantes! Mag-log on na sa mas pinagandang iGMAForums! Not yet a member? Register here! Kamustahin si Dingdong via Fanatxt! Text DINGDONG ON [Your Message] and send to 4627 for all networks. For GOMMS Wallpaper, text GOMMS DINGDONG ON and send to 4627. Telco charges apply. This service is only available in the Philippines.