VIVA is about to make the name SARAH big. This time, in the name of Sarah Lahbati.
After coming back to GMA Network since the conflict, Sarah Lahbati has decided to transfer to a new management from GMA Artist Center to VIVA.
Last night she was very excited for it.
Just what does it mean for her to be with the established management company now?
1. Movies. Not just movies but blockbuster hits.
2. Roles that will hit the households for sure on TV. Whether GMA or ABS-CBN, Sarah is sure to land roles that will be big. Look at Bela Padilla who is now paired with Coco Martin.
It might be better strategy though to make her stay in GMA Network since there are many slots to fill for full reign. But VIVA knows better.
3. Albums that sell. She has a singing voice and an image that can make it sell. So there you have it.
Yesterday was a big shakeup for GMA Network as their Primetime Queen withdrew from her role as Jade in the upcoming soap opera The Richman's Daughter. While we are glad that the network was considerate to the pregnant artist, we also await the announcement as to who the able replacement will be.
No announcement has been made yet but rumor has it that Lovi Poe is being considered for the role. At this point, we would like to directly say that the role will not fit her. Add to that the fact that she is already lined up for a soap with Heart Evangelista which is more promising for her.
While it's still in the pipeline, we list down considerations in choosing the replacement.
*The replacement should have a name as well.
It can't be just anyone the network wants to popularize. It needs to be someone who has made a name for herself in showbiz through the years.
*The replacement should have a good acting portfolio. *The replacement should be sweet-looking and not fierce.
And the replacement should be... None other than Carla Abellana.
Popular. Great actress. Sweet.
The only challenge is for people to not identify her from My Husband's Lover.
Other names that may but can not. Megan Young. Ms. World might not allow her. Sarah Lahbati. The head writer Suzzette Doctolero might now agree due to an incident that happened in Amaya taping. Solenn Heussaf. Tagalog might be a big struggle for her.
Ai-ai delas Alas kaya? Joke!
FACT: Sarah Lahbati did a very impressive performance in Indio's pilot episode. TRUTH BUT PAST: She's the BIGGEST THING for 2013 that Philippine showbiz is to see. But that remains to be a prediction of the past because she engaged herself into a battle, a plight against the network that developed her, against the network that has big plans for her this 2013.
Speculation: Either she couldn't wait longer for a bigger break or she has something urgent/life-changing that she had to lie.
REGRETS for Philippine showbiz as we were to see a rising star who would take the place Angel Locsin left in GMA. She's a total package and has proven herself better than all who went ahead of her because she can do everything, sing, dance, act. And she can act well. Not only that she can do everything, she also has IT. The beauty and the brain and the talent and the skills. What she doesn't have though is what would make others last: CHARACTER.
Speculation: It could be that she was influenced by people around, hence, the Twitter scandal.
Truth: Although what she did was awful, we pity her. She was supposed to be the BIG THING for 2013. The Outsider was one of her greatest believers. But the Twitter ranting was a turnoff.
To Ms. Sarah Lahbati, take this from the Outsider:
We believed in you and your talent. But this Twitter ranting was a major turnoff. You may be telling the truth or not, GMA Artist Center may have had real issues, the ultimate TRUTH remains: what you did on Twitter was unbecoming of an artist.
We wish you well. We can only dream of what you could have been, the costume you were supposed to wear that would mark in televiewers' hearts, the scenes that made people cry. Could have beens!
It was and is a useless battle. Choose your allies Ms. Lahbati. Because right now, your allies historically have brought people down.
Our hope is that you would apologize and be back with your network so that all would be well and you would land on the step that you were supposed to be, the step of MAJOR STARDOM.
2013 was supposed to be Sarah Lahbati's year but she decided to turn it down.
The worst time to leave the country and study abroad is when your showbiz career is about to take its peak! A launching movie that's sure to get people's attention via Seduction and a major role as the biggest epic series starts via Indio. That's what Sarah Lahbati left behind--a promising bigger break that a lot of artists have been waiting for.
To begin with, all the pains and undertakings that an artist must undergo to get to where she was supposed to be would be things anyone would be willing to take. Character. That's how one survives showbiz despite seeing things that may not necessarily seem beneficial to himself/herself for the moment but along the way people will see it. Take Judy Ann Santos. She's one whom we're certain who also had pains and complaints if only she verbalized them. But she chose to honor to whom honor is due--her bosses. She chose to speak up only to the right people--her manager and her bosses in ABS-CBN. This is why until now, her network still gives her what she well deserves, a good and flourishing career despite change of seasons.
To Sarah Lahbati, we may not know exactly what you went through, but lady, verbalizing complaints via TWITTER is unprofessional and crass (opposite of classy). No one has the right to speak against you but to say negative things on Twitter against your boss--your network, is not at all honorable. Taking it into the negotiating table would have been better. If it didn't work, taking it to the court would have sounded better on your end.
Not taking sides, but as an outsider, celebrities ought to promote professionalism in a country where citizens become desensitised with what their 'idols' do. We don't want a generation of young people eventually tweeting against their bosses because they saw what you did.
To GMA Network, it's just wise not to give in to any of your celebrity's unprofessionalism. This is not a case of whether you treat your artists well or not. Not a case of whether ABS-CBN or TV5 are better in handling artists. This is a case of promoting professionalism among artists to benefit all networks.
To Ms. Sarah Lahbati, it does not matter if you walked out or not. It does not matter if they mistreated you or not. What matters is you, your character, how you deal with important matters such as this one. Twitter can be real damaging sweetheart! Taking your complaints there is out of class and not at all a good thing to teach your fans, definitely not. So whether you turn the coin to your side or not, your act of tweeting those statements is not commendable. Not what this industry needs. Because this is not about fighting for your rights Sarah Lahbati, this is about your character and how you should fought for both your rights and your character by doing it professionally.
We hope you well.
To our dear readers:We take one side. Not the side of GMA Network. Not the side of Sarah Lahbati. But the side of professionalism and diplomacy. The side of good character.
Regal Films could be starting 2013 with a bang via its upcoming film Seduction. Starring Richard Gutierrez, Sarah Lahbati, and Solenn Heusaff, Seduction is set to be released January 2013.
The Outsider has a few impressions...
*Trailer does not highlight the acting of the three actors. It would be better if Regal Films would release another trailer with a few acting scenes. This is fundamental because that's what the moviemakers promised with this one, that it's going to be a breakthrough role for Richard Gutierrez acting-wise.
*Sarah Lahbati is on a roll! It's her first major film but what a way to take on the silver screen. Here's hoping that this will be a remarkable take for her.
*Solenn is just Solenn. The role fits her well. To watch the trailer, check it out here...
Will Seduction be able to seduce the money to come in for a blockbuster hit this 2013? For one, we know that this is going to attract moviegoers for its sexy theme. But judging the scenes from the trailer, they might think twice if they don't see acting scenes worth the money and convincing enough to make the characters look real sexy. Not that this is a sex film but our point is simple: sex is not enough to sell. In the movies, convincing entertainment counts a lot!
We have one hope: that all give justice to director Peque Gallaga in his comeback.
