Couch Potato Opinions: GMA7's The Good Daughter

With nothing left to do during the afternoons this summer break, I have resorted to watching afternoon soaps on both ABS-CBN and GMA7. I have so many opinions about each show, but let us start first with GMA’s The Good Daughter, which is approaching its finale this week.

The plot is meh! Everything you have already seen on Philippine soap operas in the last decade, you’ll see it here in this soap. I don’t know how writers and producers are able to come up with the same garbage over and over again. Well, I can’t believe how the viewing public keeps latching on to these soap operas with their repetitive plotlines. Just because you twist the story a bit (and by bit, I mean, A BIT) and you put in different faces to portray the characters does not make a soap opera new. Can you at least try putting up a semblance of creativity, dear writers? Anyway, constantly reused storylines I can forgive, but horrendous delivery? Give me a break!

And when it comes to horrendous delivery, Kylie Padilla surely brings the house down. In flames. Honey, there’s this thing the showbiz industry calls acting workshop. Have you even attended one before starting your career? By the looks of it, the answer is an obvious no. Being a Padilla does not entitle you to skip workshops and classes that will help make you less annoying on screen. You cannot rest on your laurels. I don’t care if your father is a well-recognized actor and personality in the whole archipelago. You can only ride on your parent’s luminous name for so long. And again, having a beautiful face does not equate to great acting.

Here’s my problem with Kylie: her face. No, not in a your-face-is-f**king-ugly-I-have-a-problem-with-it kind of way. My problem is that her face exudes the same emotion in every situation her character, Bea Guevarra, finds herself in. To illustrate better, let Kylie show it to you.

Kylie, give me a happy face.

Good. Now give me a sad face.

How about a what-the-f*ck-is-happening face?

A sleepy face, perhaps?

Mind you, that’s an exceptional talent. Oh wait, it's not that exceptional because almost every actor I see in front of my telly does that. I think this is the reason why LJ Reyes’ character is so bent on making her life miserable. I mean, if I were Frances I would gladly put Kylie Padilla’s character on the wringer because of her horrible (Sorry, can’t think of any other accurate adjective) portrayal. There is no greater satisfaction than making life a living hell for a person who does not have a clue how to act in front of the camera properly.

LJ Reyes: Her kontrbida acting is good. Just needs a little fine-tuning.

I actually like LJ Reyes’ portrayal. Well, that’s because I’m a bitch like her character. I actually find myself cheering her on whenever she’s scheming against Kylie. For the most part, her kontrabida acting is good. However, may I suggest she watch Cherie Gil’s kontrabida portrayals? So that she can pick up valuable lessons from the benchmark of all Philippine kontrabidas, Cherie Gil, for her next kontrabida outing. I’d love to see her again lambasting co-actors who clearly do not deserve to be called actors and are making my eyes bleed every time I see them.

As for Rocco Nacino… Well, he’s the male counterpart of Kylie Padilla. That is why I am not surprised that the network and the show’s producers decided to pair them up. They both have chemistry, and they are both clueless when it comes to fine television acting. Remind me again why GMA keeps giving them projects and roles that are blatantly beyond their thespic capacities and abilities? And don’t even get me started with their supporting cast.

Rocco Nacino: Kylie Padilla's male counterpart when it comes to acting.

I’m actually shedding tears for the upcoming end of this program. Tears of joy. Now if only I can gather myself long enough to witness the next dreadful teleserye offering GMA has in store for me next week. I can only hope it’s a soap where I won’t have to endure Kylie Padilla all over again. Or Rocco Nacino. Sh*t! What if they come up with a Good Daughter Sequel? OMFG! Stop it!

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Predictions for PBB Teen Edition 4’s 6th Eviction Night

Wala ng paligoy-ligoy pa. Para sa akin si Mariz o si Tom lang ang lalabas ngayong linggo. Pero pwede din naming mali ako. Maraming pwedeng mangyari sa loob ng isang linggo at maraming pwedeng magpabago sa isipan ng taong bayan na boboto.

So how the hell did I came up with my predictions? Let’s see.

Myrtle

There is no doubt that Myrtle has a strong fan base, as evidenced by the percentage of votes she got the last time she was nominated. But has her fan base gotten stronger or has it dwindled because of the brouhaha she got embroiled with the past week? Until last week, I only saw Myrtle as the goody-two shoes type of gal. Yung tipong dahil sa bait at maturity ay wala ka ng maipipintas sa kanya. However, yung gulong napasukan niya with Yves made me realize na, yeah, she’s still human; she’s still young; and she’s still entitled to make mistakes and learn from them.

Myrtle Sarrosa: Is she safe or will she do a Jessica Sanchez?

I was not happy with how she handled that at first. Nagmukha siyang malandi para sa akin. I mean, it was already confirmed that Yves has a girl waiting outside for him, and she vehemently expressed that she does not want to be the type who poaches on another woman’s turf so… Bakit niya pa ine-entertain ulit si Yves? And what’s with that hug after the TRO was lifted? But that’s the essence of being young right? Make mistakes, learn from them and be wiser. Only the votes will tell if this situation has endeared Myrtle more to her fans or the other way around.

I sincerely want her to stay. She may not be perfect, but she’s a dang good example. And I think that’s what we, the youth, need right now - a good example. I still believe she’s going to be safe this week. Unless she pulls off a Jessica Sanchez (Remember American Idol’s Top 7 round?) wherein her fans assumed that she’s already safe and didn’t give her the crucial votes she needed. So to Myrtle fans, keep those votes coming. And to fellow Ilonggos and Ilonggas, and to fellow Iskolars ng Bayan, vote please?

Tom

This is short. I am not a fan of Tom and I am not a hater either. I just feel that whether he stays or goes won’t make a difference inside the Big Brother House. I don’t find him that interesting. It’s maybe because we already had an overdose of guys like him the previous Teen Edition - guys who are cute, good in English and extremely bad in Tagalog (Remember Ivan, Bret, and James?). What’s new? But based on the large number of female fans I see on Twitter, I think he won’t have a problem. I mean he’s handsome, he speaks in this cute cono accent, and he’s been very neutral and non-controversial (except for their fight about the food) in most issues inside the house. In short, girls will definitely pine and vote for him. Remember Phillip Phillips? Yeah, he might do a Phillip Phillips.

Tom Doromal: Probably safe because of his good looks.

Mariz

Being the lone Cebuana, you’d think she’s got the Cebu votes in the bag but I think otherwise. A back story that pulls at your heartstrings is not enough to sway the votes on your side. The way she has presented herself the past few weeks was bordering on the annoying and irritating. Is this the underdog I would want to vote for? A straightforward no. She doesn’t have the grit that Karen brings to the table and she definitely does not have the uber likeable personality that Myrtle or the twins have. Initially I wanted her to finish at least in fourth place so she can bring home the money and start life with a new and better slate. But comparing her to the other personalities inside the house, she doesn’t stand out for the good reasons. Menopause ka na ba teh sa edad mong yan at wagas ka maka-mood swings at um-OA? It doesn’t help that she is not known for being diligent in household chores. Nagtrabaho ka na bilang kasambahay di ba? In-expect ko talaga na isa siya sa mga magiging masipag na housemates, but it turns out na mas masipag pa si Kit (na laki sa yaman) at si Roy.

Mariz Raneses: I want her to stay but she's probably out.

But who knows? She just might show us a big improvement this week or perhaps a new revelation about herself that will make us like her a bit and convince us to vote for her. Who know nga naman? Pero ako, I am not holding my breath for her. Among the three, she has the biggest chances of going home unless Tom’s fans don’t do a Phillip Phillips and unless Myrtle fans do a Jessica Sanchez. Side Note: Yes, hindi pa rin ako maka-get over sa results ng AI Finale. But between her and Tom, I’d choose her. Eh sa mas interesting ang isang bahay pag-may maarte. And at least, she’s maarte and she knows it. Anyway…

My Predictions:

Myrtle - Safe

Tom - Probably Safe

Mariz - Probably Out

Ikaw kaibigan anong masasabi mo? Tama kaya ang predictions ko or hindi? Well, magkakaalaman tayo this Saturday.


*Photos were taken from PBB's official website

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