Robin Padilla seeks approval from ABS-CBN to host Talentadong Pinoy

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MANILA — Hosting TV5’s “Talentadong Pinoy” is not an issue with ABS-CBN according to action star and actor Robin Padilla. He is set to host the said talent search program this month. Aside from this, he will also be part of the weekly series “Jasmine.”

Padilla shared that prior to saying yes to the hosting gig; he first sought out the permission of the Kapamilya network.

“Okay pa rin naman po kami ng ABS,” Robin shared during the press conference of “Talentadong Pinoy” held recently. “Ano lang po ito, noong unang labas ko palang pos a TV5, ‘yong Jasmine, nagpaalam na ako. “

He added, “tapos nang mapag-usapan naming ‘to ni Ma’am Wilma [Galvante], nakipag-usap ako sa ABS, nagpaalam ako para dito sa Talentadong Pinoy. Masaya naman sila dahil magkasama kami ni Mariel. Masaya naman si Ms. Cory [Vidanes], nag-wish naman sila ng good luck. Sa tanda kong ito ayoko na ng [issue], mahirap na!”

According to Padilla, hosting this show with his wife Mariel Rodriguez is different from the previous shows that he handled. It can be recalled that Padilla met his wife when he started to guest in ABS-CBN’s then hit noontime show “Wowowee.”

“Naku medyo malaki rin, kasi ‘yong Wowowee ang role ko lang do’n kumanta lang, e,” he said referring to how this hosting job differs. “Kakanta lang ako, sila Mariel na lahat. E, dito opening pa lang ako na, mahirap din ‘yong trabaho. Pero siyempre kapag gumagawa ka ng gusto mo, hindi nakakapagod. Masaya.”

Padilla added that his wife is his number one critic when it comes to his hosting style. He said that Rodriguez is a very keen observer, therefore she providers her with tips on how to improve. Rodriguez even corrects him whenever needed.

When asked to comment about the comparison with former “Talentado” host Ryan Agoncillo, Padilla said that he does not see this opportunity as a means to compete.

“Hindi sila puwede magkaro’n ng comparison dahil magkaiba naman, e.  Ako’y action star talaga,” said Padilla. He added that “wala akong balak na makipaglaban sa kanila o makipagpaligsahan. Sabi ko nga, anytime na gusto ‘tong balikan ni Ryan di ako issue.”

“Talentadong Pinoy” is set to air on August 16, 7 p.m. on TV5.