Romnick Sarmenta in a scene from “About Us But Not About Us.” Image: The IdeaFirst Company Romnick Sarmenta , who is still reeling from his Best Actor win at the 47th Gawad Urian Awards, said “truthful storytelling” is the factor he considers the most important when it comes to choosing projects. Sarmenta brought home the Best Actor plum for his performance in the film “About Us But Not About Us,” besting Paolo O’Hara, Euwenn Mikaell, Cedrick Juan, Jansen Magpusao, and Carlo Aquino.
“Siyempre, lahat ng pagkilala — ke award or criticism — lahat ‘yun dapat nagdadagdag ng fuel para sa trabaho at magpursige para ayusin ang mga ginagawa mo,” he said of his win on the sidelines of the awards ceremony. “Magkwento ka nang magandang storya. Gan’un dapat lagi ang fuel for your character.
” (Of course, all forms of recognition — whether it’s an award or criticism — everything should be a fuel to do better at your job. Tell good stories, this should be the fuel for your character.) The actor, who’s known for starring in projects with evocative narratives, said he believes in the “truth” of a story when it comes to choosing his next film or series.
“‘Yung truth ng project, kung totoo ang storya. Hindi siya for the sake na para mapagusapan or hindi maging exploitative — parang poverty porn. Dapat meron siyang saving grace or kung masama ang role ko, dapat magbayad ako,” he said.
(I believe in the truth of the project and its story. It is not.
