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Anton Vinzon, Michael Sager and Kelvin Miranda had something to say about sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior in the entertainment industry when they were asked about their own experiences during the press conference for their upcoming concert, “GenZ Heartthrobs,” held October 31 at Nami in Quezon City.
Michael acknowledged that sexual harassment remains a concern in the entertainment business, with incidents and experiences frequently discussed on social media.
“Sexual harassment is never okay in any type of industry, in any field,” he said.
He added that those who experience harassment deserve justice and emphasized the importance of looking out for one another.
“We are here to look out for one another,” Michael said.
He also stressed the importance of knowing oneself and not allowing malicious intentions or other people’s comments to affect one’s sense of identity.
Kelvin, meanwhile, expressed his frustration over how sexual harassment and inappropriate remarks have become normalized.
“Actually, ‘yung sexual harassment… parang na-normalize na ‘yan. Hindi ganoon ‘yun,” he said.
He also called out unsolicited comments about people’s physical appearance, particularly remarks that make someone uncomfortable.
“Pati ‘yung mga comments na napaka-unnecessary, ‘yung mga comments na ‘ang sarap mo.’… Bakit mo kailangan sabihin ‘yun sa tao? Hindi siya nakakatuwa,” Kelvin said.
For the three actors, mutual respect and looking out for one another are important in dealing with the pressures that come with being public figures.
Meanwhile, Anton, Michael and Kelvin are equally excited about performing together for the first time in “GenZ Heartthrobs,” a pre-Valentine concert scheduled for January 15 at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City.
The three described the opportunity as a blessing and expressed their excitement about opening the year with a show that brings their individual talents and personalities together.
As among the first OPM acts to open the concert year, they acknowledged the expectations but said they were determined to give their best and set the tone with an energetic and positive performance.
“We want to set the year off right and we want to give that good, positive vibes on that day,” they shared.
They also admitted that the collaboration is a learning experience for everyone.
“We’re open to mistakes. We’re here to learn. All of us are here to learn and experience this for the first time,” they said.
Beyond the concert, they are also looking forward to exploring more musical opportunities, including the possibility of recording an album, making a film together and staging shows abroad.
Michael, however, prefers to take things one step at a time.
“We just don’t want to get ahead of ourselves. Once set at a time, we still have a lot of things to do before the very night on January 15,” he said.
He added that whatever opportunities may come after the concert, he hopes they will be able to reach more audiences and perhaps even record an album together someday.
Produced by Happy Events, “GenZ Heartthrobs” will take place at 8 p.m. on January 15 at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao. (Malaya)
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