Kris Bernal on her aim to receive acting awards: 'Kailangan siguro talagang husayan ko pa'

After spending 12 years in the showbiz industry, Kris Bernal said on Tuesday she's beginning to choose roles that will help her get recognized and maybe even receive awards.

"‘Yong gusto mo na talaga gumawa ng role na mapapansin ka hindi ‘yong parang nadaanan lang. ‘Yong puwede kang mabigyan ng recognition ‘yon na ‘yong habol ko eh," Kris told entertainment reporters in an interview after the press conference of her newest GMA series "Hanggang sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko."

The Kapuso actor said she's been feeling pressured and frustrated, "kaya ko rin tinatanggap ‘yong mga roles na kakaiba kasi ‘yon ‘yong habol ko talaga."

And as such, Kris believes she needs to work harder to get what she's been eyeing for the past years.

"‘Yon pa rin ‘yong mindset ko. Kasi lagi nga ako binibigyan ng magagandang roles na kakaiba, pero 'di ko alam bakit hindi ko talaga siya makuha," Kris said.

"Kailangan siguro talagang husayan at husayan ko pa talaga kaya every time na nabibigyan ako ng bagong role at kakaiba ‘yon nga siyempre inaano ko sa performance ko."

Kris likes her role in "Hanggang Sa Dulo ng Buhay Ko" where she'll portray a ghost. It's the kind of challenge she's been looking for, the Kapuso star said.

"Gusto ko lagi challenge eh. So kahit ang hirap-hirap niya, pagod na pagod ako lagi iyakan na nakakabaliw na alam mo ‘yon ang dami kong kailangan isipin at ibigay na emosyon sa eksena. Gusto ko ‘yon eh," she said.

Kris will star with other actors including Megan Young, Rayver Cruz, Kim Domingo, Boots Anson-Roa, Francine Prieto, Sharmaine Arnaiz and Beverly Salviejo. 

"Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Buhay Ko" will premiere on July 22 after Eat Bulaga replacing "Dragon Lady." — LA, GMA News