Paulo Avelino's expensive taste in music
Whether it’s his craft as an actor or his passion for music, Paulo Avelino tries to be better by pushing himself to the limit even if it means breaking the bank.
“Ako kasi when I really want something, I really work hard for it. Kumbaga,kung gagawa ako ng pelikula binibigay ko talaga 'yung halos buong sarili kopara sa ikagaganda ng pelikula,” he told the media during the launch of his brand endorsement, LG Mobile Optimus G Pro, at the Ayala Museum in Makati City recently.
Some actors splurge on the latest car or gadget but Paulo would rather put his hard earned money on a nice (but pricey) acoustic guitar.
“Kapag may nakita akong gustong-gusto kong bilhin, talagang pinag-iipunan konon-stop hanggang sa mabili ko”.
Though he didn’t disclose its amount, the particular guitar brand that Paulo bought ranges from $2,000 to $8,000 — or as Paulo hinted, “Sakto lang para mamulubi ako. [But] more than the price, 'yung tunog kasi ng gitara e... one of a kind. Napakaganda talaga ng tunog.”
He seems right because Paulo's costly purchase scored a special mention during the Cinemalaya Awards Night, courtesy of Jerrold Tarog who helmed the Directors’ Showcase Best Picture “Sana Dati” where the actor also starred alongside Lovi Poe, Benjamin Alves and TJ Trinidad.
In his acceptance speech for the Best Original Score trophy, the director (whoalso scored the movie under the name “Roger TJ Ladro”) said Paulo’s guitar played a vital role in doing the film’s scoring.
Paulo the homebody
The introvert Paulo also shared that he’d rather stay at home and play his guitar rather than drink and hang out: "Doon [sa gitara] ko na lang binibigay ang sarili ko."
Paulo's classmates in high school influenced him to play the instrument.
“Matagal-tagal na kong marunong mag-gitara. Noong time na ‘yon uso pa rin kasi‘yung mga banda… Parokya (ni Edgar), E-heads (Eraserheads).”
