A Filipino domestic worker in Hong Kong, who starred in an episode of Below The Lion Rock as a character named Martika, wants to earn a college degree.
Selena M. Gomez, 31, said in an interview with sunwebhk.com that she was cast to play lead character Martika through her employer, who was friends with a TV director in Hong Kong.
Gomez said she never expected to play a lead role in a movie and was grateful for the opportunity, despite not getting paid due to legal issues. She had acting workshops before filming started.
She said the story of Martika was relevant, especially to Filipino domestic workers, as it tackles the problems they face while working abroad, particularly with their finances.
She said she now dreams of earning a college degree. At the age of 17, Gomez could not continue her college education due to poverty. This prompted her to look for a job overseas so she could support herself and her family.
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Wow grab the opportunity kabayan goodluck and godbless u and also to ur employer
Never mind, because of Condition of stay so you not get money from this but you have a good experience, so you are lucky and make your dream come true.
gudluck kababayan…
Sana di yan makaapekto sa ibang domestic helper kasi bawal magaccept ng extra work at nakasaad sa contract yun.
Mahabang proseso pa yan kasi nagextra siya eh bawal pa kasi nkakontrata siya as helper.
Wow your very lucky kabyan,hindi lahat ng amo ganyan patunay na meron paring amo na nagmamalasakit sa kanilang katulong at magkaron ng magandang buhay
Hey i work as a maid for 20 years since 1987 from singapore until here in HK. i was Highschool Graduate only.. but i love reading i read everything infront of me. At the age of 44 i decided to go home to t least have a degree and did it in four years. Last year am back with the same employer designing books for children… so everything can happen no one can it except our self. Am in my 50 now and everything looks good. If you guys are young do something for your self…. grab all the opportunity that comes your way… Because God has blessed as abundantly…