Enchong Dee never dreamt of becoming an actor

Enchong Dee never dreamt of becoming an actor. Growing up in his hometown of Naga City, Enchong’s first aspiration was to be a swimmer, which he eventually did become when he and his family moved to the city and he became an athlete for the De La Salle University. But in a feature story of Star Studio Magazine for the month of September, Enchong’s fate changed when a photo of him together with other UAAP athletes was published in newspaper and was spotted by talent manager and publicist Keren Pascual. “Although a bit shy and awkward, he had that quiet confidence that told me he had a lot more to offer than just good looks,” Keren told Star Studio.

“There’s no harm in trying,” was what Enchong said when asked if he wanted to be in showbiz. However, during his first appearance on ASAP, Enchong realized what a tall order show business was. “I was trying so hard to fit in. I saw all these big stars doing dance moves perfectly, singing at the top of their lungs, and hosting, and I was like ‘No way could I do all that!’”

But like a true-blooded sportsman, Enchong didn’t back out without a putting a good fight first. He began doing minor roles on TV, starting with the weekly teen-oriented series Abt Ur Luv. What followed was a series of other support roles, while Enchong continued with his schooling and sports. His big break came when was chosen to play third wheel in Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson’s Koreanovela adaptation My Girl. Then he was formally launched to leading man status when he was paired with Erich Gonzales in 2009’s Katorse.

Read Enchong’s full interview on the latest issue of Star Studio Magazine, now available in newsstands nationwide.

source: ABS-CBN