James Blanco happy being a young family man
James Blanco has no regrets starting a family at a time when his showbiz career was just starting to take off.
The 28-year-old star of ABS-CBN's new primetime drama "Lorenzo's Time" has been married for ten years and has three kids.
"Sa akin kasi, noong time na nagkaroon ako ng pamilya, sinabi ko na kung ano man ang pagtanggap sa akin ng industriya, tatangapin ko," James said in an interview at the press conference of "Lorenzo's Time" in ABS-CBN compound on Thursday, June 21.
Never for a moment did James think having a family might affect his showbiz career.
"Kung hindi nila ako tatanggapin, masaya pa rin ako kasi sobrang saya ako noong nagkaroon ako ng pamilya. Binigay sa akin iyon ng Panginoon. So, sa akin, dapat pangalagan ko iyon. Hindi ko naman na inisip kung magkakaroon ako ng career or babagsak ako sa industriya," he said.
Close friends
James shared that he and his children are like close friends. And he makes sure he spends most of his time with his family even if he has showbiz commitments.
"Noong bata kasi ako, medyo kulang yung pagsasama namin ng magulang ko. Medyo naging close lang kami ng magulang ko noong nagka-edad na kami. So, ngayon, sobrang saya kasi parang barkada na kami ng mga anak ko. Kasama ko silang mag-grocery, mag-basketball, mga kabiruan ko," he said.
James shared that his kids are not interested in a showbiz career and that he woukld like them to fully enjoy their childhood.
"Ayaw ko kasing i-waste yung mga opportunities ng mga bata eh. Ayaw kong maging madamot. Pero as of now, ayaw ko muna kase ayaw kong ipagkait sa kanila yung pagiging bata, yung mga paglalaro," he explained.
Excited and pressured
James is excited with his return to the Kapamilya network via the upcoming drama "Lorenzo's Time," starring child actor Zaijian Jaranilla, Carmina Villaroel, Joel Torre, Gina Pareno, Amy Austria, Rommel Padilla and Alfred Vargas. James will also be paired with Carmina, who will be working on her first teleserye since her return in ABS-CBN.
James admits he feels pressured working with Zaijian, who is known for his acting prowess.
"Napakalaking pressure. Nanggagaling na rin sa iba nating mga artista na kapag ka-eksena raw nila si Zaijian, parang hindi raw bata. So, marami rin akong ginawang paghahanda para hindi naman nila masabi na nagkamali sila mg pagkuha sa akin," James points out.
"Lorenzo's Time" premieres in ABS-CBN Primetime Bida on July 2.
