Mike Tan
Admit it. This guy is just oozing with sex appeal, and without any effort on his part. But, surprise, surprise—he's also been lauded as a theater actor and is seriously pursuing a career in stage acting.
Basic Info
Name: Mike Tan
Nickname: Mike, Michael
Birthday: December 31, 1986
Birth Place: Angono, Rizal
Showbiz Anniversary: February 21, 2005
Personal
Full name: Jan Michael S. Tan
Claim to fame: Being a StarStruck 2 Avenger
Favorites
Mike's hit list:
1. Mike doesn't watch a lot of TV and so doesn't really have a favorite show.
2. He does have Hollywood idols, though. They're Will Smith, Russel Crowe, and Angelina Jolie. Locally, he likes actors Roderick Paulate, Christopher de Leon, Cesar Montano, and Maricel Soriano.
3. As for music, Mike says, "Kung ano yung maganda sa tenga ko, yun ang pinakikinggan ko." So, among his assortment of favorites are Martin Nievera, Rico J. Puno, Ogie Alcasid, APO Hiking Society, and the E-Heads. Although he also admits being a fan of Slapshock.
4. A B N K K B S N P L A Ko by Bob Ong is his most treasured read. He says, "Mas maa-appreciate siya ng mga nag-aral sa public school. Ako, nag-aral ako sa public school kaya sobrang na-appreciate ko siya."
5. For Mike, one of the best films he's ever seen is Gladiator. He also lists Pursuit of Happyness and Transformers as two other movie greats.
6. His single most important fashion item is a watch.
8. It's no surprise that this able-bodied hunk loves to play basketball. He also likes rugby and football.
7. During his pastime, Mike likes to play the video game World of Warcraft.
Q & A
Why did you enter showbiz?
"To help my family."
What was the toughest challenge you had to face?
"Every day naman, mahirap, eh. Kung paano ka magsu-survive. Totoo 'yung sinasabi nilang mahirap mabuhay: everyday [is a] struggle. Kailangan mong magtrabaho nang magtrabaho. Para sa akin, ang pinaka-mahirap, kung paano mo iisipin ang kinabukasan."
What is your biggest frustration or regret?
"Dami ko niyan! Actually, pinaka nafu-frustrate ako 'pag hindi ko nagagawa yung hinihingi ng role, hinihingi ng script sa akin, 'yung character. Kahit sabihin [ng director] na okay lang, para sa akin, failure pa rin 'yun. Pero kung kaya ko pang i-improve, yun yung ginagawa ko."
What is your most unforgettable experience?
"Theater siguro."
What are you most proud of?
"Sa achievement talaga, 'yung napuri ako nang husto doon sa teatro. Na-appreciate ng sobra ni Tata Nanding [Josef]. Every time na mag-uusap kami [sasabihin niya], 'Alam mo 'tong batang 'to, nang ginawa niya 'to, ang galing-galing niya.' Para sabihin sa akin ni Tata Nanding 'yun, WOW! Tapos sila Miss Lou Gopez, sabi niya, 'Anak, ikaw lang ang nakapagpaiyak sa akin.' Napapangiti na lang ako, hindi ako makapagsalita. Ang hirap magsalita, eh. Pero doon ako pinaka-proud."
What are your limitations?
"Wag lang ako ano--basta 'yung kaya ko lang. Pero kapag 'yung pinag-brief ako? Hindi ko talaga kaya, eh. Ginawa ko, pero ayaw ko. Kung bibigyan ulit ako ng pagkakataon, siguro 'yung mas handa na ako. Basta kaya ko. Ganoon."
Describe yourself in three words.
"Tall, dark and handsome. Hahaha. Hindi ko alam, eh."
What is your most memorable experience with a fan?
"'Yung mga fans ko, sinurprise birthday party ako sa McDonald's. Kasi never akong nagka-birthday party sa McDonald's or sa Jollibee--so 'yun, pina-experience nila sa akin. Tawa ako nang tawa. Para kang 3-year-old na bata. Ganoon siya! Si Jr. McDo [ang mascot] at mabaho siya noon!"
What are your fears?
"'Yung hindi ko mameet yung expectations ng mga directors, and hindi ko magawa 'yung dapat kong gawin."
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