By Neil Ramos
At A Glance
- Lovi Poe officially joins Star Magic, calling it a dream come true as she opens up about motherhood, Hollywood, dad Fernando Poe Jr.'s legacy and the next phase of her career.
Actress, singer, producer, entrepreneur and Hollywood actress Lovi Poe is now officially a Kapamilya after signing with ABS-CBN's Star Magic.
The move had been rumored for months, but Tuesday's announcement finally made it official, ushering in what many expect to be an exciting new era for one of the country's most versatile and fearless leading ladies.
For someone who has built a career by taking risks, the decision feels like the natural next step.
More than the glamour, however, Lovi says she is entering this chapter with a completely different outlook on life.
"You do things that make you feel good. I think you just have to do things that make you happy and make you feel good and just don't think about the opinion of others because you want to live your life the way that makes you happy," she told reporters.
"That's what I've learned. Sometimes, especially in our industry, we tend to impress others or try to impress a lot of people. At the end of the day, they really won't do anything for you. I think that's one thing that I've learned, to work on myself in the most inward manner."
The words carry extra weight coming from an actress who has spent years under the spotlight.
Last October, she welcomed her first child with husband Montgomery Blencowe. Before taking time off for motherhood in the United States, she appeared in the Hollywood film "Bad Man" and starred in "Guilty Pleasure," where her performance earned Best Actress nominations from both the Gawad Urian Awards and PMPC Star Awards for Movies.
Despite the growing list of responsibilities, Lovi made it clear that her passion for storytelling remains stronger than ever.
"I just want to keep working and doing what I love," she said.
At Star Magic's official welcome, she admitted the moment still feels surreal.
"It's just nice to be with family now. So I think more than anything, I'm just really grateful."
She also paid tribute to her husband, who has supported her career despite the challenges of maintaining a long-distance marriage because of work commitments.
"He's been very supportive. He's been traveling back and forth wherever I am. Talagang grateful ako. He's been helping and still wants me to achieve my goals even if it's been hard for us. It takes a real man to be able to make something like that happen."
Calling the move "a dream come true," Lovi revealed she grew up watching ABS-CBN and Star Magic artists, never imagining she would someday become part of the family.
Star Magic head Laurenti Dyogi described their newest talent as "a true superwoman" who embodies excellence as an actress, singer, performer, producer and storyteller while carrying the legacy of her father, the late Fernando Poe Jr., the legendary King of Philippine Movies.
As for what's next, Lovi isn't slowing down.
She hopes to headline action projects, thrillers, horror films and comedies while working with Kapamilya stars Kathryn Bernardo, Gerald Anderson, Jericho Rosales, Belle Mariano and Maris Racal.
Perhaps her biggest dream, however, is deeply personal.
She hopes to remake one of the iconic films of her father, Fernando Poe Jr.
"I don't really have to say just one example, but I think an FPJ story would be great. It doesn't matter what it is. I hope that I get to do a project that my dad did."
It's a fitting ambition for an actress entering a new phase of her career, one no longer defined by proving herself to others but by choosing projects that inspire her.
