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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Very well said,
Kabayan.
congrats..go for it, God bless and guide you kabayan
congratsss kabayan God Bless
Sigurado binibigyan din siya, di nga lang declared kasi nga may limitations ang contract natin…
Take the best of it.good luck and God bless.
GOD BLESS more to your employer kabayan and also to her, his family cercle
We are proud of it stay humble..
Wow congrats for your future
Goodluck kabayan keep it up and dont missed this apportunity.
Wow congrats kabayan. Keep up the work. May your dream come true.
You go back to school while its not too late yet. I went back when i was 40 and finished 2 yrs hrm. But then i was over age when i applied to work. I even have to pay an agent to get me accepted in a better hotel for my ojt.
Its an issue that affects the condition of our stay in Hk as a Domestic worker that the immigration has given to us foreign workers here.
Yes age doesnt matter to pursue dreams
Lance Jandoc of course we dnt know.bt im thinking they only told e eryone no.payment bec.its prohibited to hv dual job in here.Bt im sure its all up to her employer esp.if her mployers are expat I. Et they’llgv her more bonus ????????
It wasnt unfair. She is currently has a contract with her employer. So accepting payment outside, or having an extra job is prohibited.
Go for it Kabayan.Goodluck!
So unfair not getting paid after all
Congrats kabayan make the best out of it, pursue your dream and God bless..
nice employer!she want the best for her helper.great opportunity and privilege .Go for it Kabayan. Congratulations!
Great opportunity! Go for it and make your dream happen! Good luck on your new found career, kabayan????
Why not if you have the chance? Grab it and pursue your dream.