I'd love to do just straight theatre. I'd love to do film and television, too.

It's in your DNA to be a Filipino; how can you just turn your back on it?

I'd love to do just straight theatre. I'd love to do film and television, too.

I have a half-brother who is very, very, very gay, many cousins, best friends who are all members of the LGBT community, and for me to not say anything would be hypocritical. There is a lot of prejudice. People think it is abnormal. No, its just another normal.

Don't expect a pat on the back for merely doing your job, but know that you'll get one for doing it exceptionally well.

My singing technique is really strong and I have to thank my teachers for really instilling a sense of discipline about how to sing properly and how to maintain your voice in a run.

I was 17 when I auditioned for 'Miss Saigon.' I really grew up doing that show. I pretty much knew, almost a year into 'Miss Saigon,' that I was going to be a performer, that I was going to be singing and acting.