Rhian Ramos recalls time she almost quit showbiz

Rhian Ramos revealed that she once came close to leaving the entertainment industry entirely.

According to Nelson Canlas’ report on “24 Oras” Tuesday, Rhian started her TV career with “Captain Barbel,” followed by more of her memorable projects like “Lalola,” “Ilumina,” “Stairway to Heaven," and more.

The Kapuso actress shared that GMA Network has witnessed her entire adulthood journey.

“Literally wala akong isang kahit isang adult experience na hindi ako Kapuso. All of the officers of the network are my family and this network has even seen me at my worst. So, for me, it's such an honor to be able to promise the network that I'm going to give them nothing but my best from now on,” she said.

However, her tenure in showbiz led to what Rhian described as a “love-hate relationship” with her work.

“There was a time that I almost quit,” she admitted. “I think when you do any job or anything for a long time, I think there is a point na nagiging love-hate relationship. May mga times na inspired ka naturally kasi magaganda ‘yung role or whatever, may mga times din na parang napapagod ka din and parang gusto ko gumawa ng something bago.”

During this period of contemplation, Rhian considered pursuing business.

“More on business where I felt like ‘yung value ko would be different. Siyempre nauso din ang bashing ‘di ba? When there are so many people looking at you and they have negative things to say, they could really break your heart and rip you to pieces with their words,” she said.

Rhian just renewed her contract with the Kapuso network on Tuesday. 

Present at the contract signing were GMA Network President and Chief Executive Officer Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong, GMA Network Senior Vice President for Programming, Talent Management, Worldwide, and Support Group Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes, GMA Network Officer-In-Charge for Entertainment Group and Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, and Rhian’s manager Michael Uycoco.

“Nagpapasalamat tayo. The loyalty is so deeply appreciated. ‘Yung kaniyang walang patid na pagtitiwala sa GMA and how she’s evolved into one of the finest actress of her time, all of these are things that make us all very happy, so nagpapasalamat tayo sa kaniya,” Duavit said.

“I'm so happy for Rhian and I hope she would continue to flourish ‘yung career niya with GMA and we’re behind her,” Yalong said.

“I’ve seen her growth as an actress, in fact she's one of our best actresses now. Napakagaling niya, napaka-talented, and I’m very, very happy na she has stayed with us all these years,” Valdes said.

Rhian currently stars in “Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre” as Mitena. 

—Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News