I’ve been meaning to write about a remarkable multi-media presence in Philippine entertainment, a charismatic force by the name of Boy Abunda.
The first time I met Boy many years ago was through Alfie Lorenzo. It was a simple "hi!" and "bye" encounter on the set of a telemovie starring Kris Aquino and Boy’s then-ward Ariel Rivera. I ran into him again two years ago through a common friend of ours, celebrity chef/host Ron Bilaro. It was around that time that Boy was nominated by the Reflections committee for the Multi-Media Excellence Award but his busy schedule just would not permit him to accept the award here in Los Angeles.
Another time while I was in Manila visiting our common friend Ruffa Gutierrez on set at ABS-CBN, I bumped into Boy again. He never forgets an acquaintance. We got to talking instantly although very briefly. Still, it was a meaningful connection. You can tell when you have a good rapport with someone when even a brief encounter leaves a lingering and pleasant impression on you. It seems that this is how Boy impacts those he meets.
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