Lessons from Jessy Mendiola's Hosting Blooper

A week has passed now since the hosting blooper of Jessy Mendiola in the country's infamous cheerdance competion. We've heard from her sister that she was offended. Based on her Instagram posts, she posts somewhat related entries that may be a reaction to her 'bashers' 😮😉 for that specific incident.

For those who still haven't heard of what happened, she basically mispronounced some common words while university students were either glued to their TV screens or watching live.

Her major mistakes:

Plaque pronounced as pleyks.

Without further ado she read it as adieu.

While many say she's a good sport based on how she reacted, The Outsider thinks that to simply say that no one is perfect is fine. But any average person knows that when you're paid to do something, you're supposed to get your skills ready for it. And this is a challenge to all artists-- it would be great if we see more artists who push for excellence rather than just be on the defense mode that no one is perfect.

So while we don't agree with people making fun of other's mistakes, we also think that important lessons should not be left unsaid from such blooper. So here are our thoughts...

Prepare!

Before doing something, always prepare epecially when you're paid to do it.

Ask!
Ask for the script ahead. Ask for help. It's especially true when you know your limits. When you know that you're not so good with words, then it would be good to ask for the material to study ahead.

Always push for excellence!
People look up to you, celebrities! Model excellence especially for a nation with a generation losing the value of it because the paradigm of 'for as long as it gets done' is becoming so popular.

This is not an open letter to Jessy Mendiola because with all due respect it's not easy to be placed in such a spotlight. This is rather an open letter to two groups:

First, to all the celebrities, Mendiola included. You're paid with good money, at least deliver excellently.

Second, to the readers. Don't settle for less. Don't be mediocre. And don't wait to get to a point of using the excuse, "no one is perfect." Becaude while we are imperfect, we can still be excellent.

The Another Thalia Remake: Maria Mercedes

Thing is, Kapamilya network is serious about making her name bigger than what Marian Rivera made for herself after taking the role of a 'Thalia' soap opera. However, circumstances seem a little different for the Maria Mercedes of the Philippines.

After a good number of weeks that this remake has been aired, The Outsider concludes that Maria Mercedes is just another Thalia remake. Why? Let us give you some reasons we think are the factors why it hasn't become a big hit just yet.

1. Jessy Mendiola has the looks but the role of Maria Mercedes demands for someone more mature in the acting department. Plus the fact that her dance moves is far different from the way Thalia did it before. Remember that it was the way Thalia moved that contributed a lot to the success of the soap.

2. Maria Mercedes material demands for a more credible lead actor who embodies 'THE IDEAL GUY' like in the original version. Nothing against Jake Cuenca but he's just not that actor that fits that quality. Sam Milby would have made a better option.

3. Remakes, remakes, remakes. They're boring now. Needless to explain.

4. To be phenomenal, it takes destiny. When Bea Alonzo was launched, anyone could say "this is going to be phenomenal." Same case as Sarah Geronimo and Kim Chiu. You would just know. But Jessy Mendiola... She'll be a good character actress soon.

Peace out to the fans of Jessy Mendiola. We hope her the best.