Fourth@10

Photography is something I yearn about to know. However, with my personal lapses, it seems this is still one far fetched dream. Yet, if there is one person who I would entrust my photos with, it would definitely be Fourth Legara.

Fourth for sure knows how to work out cameras. Whatever the medium is be it DSLR or not, he could be able to capture images beautifully. Above all, it is amazing how he could turn one simple scene into something fresh, warm and lovely. Now that is pure talent I must say.

Another thing that amazes me above all else, is the notion that Fourth can juggle school, extra curricular activities and his photography. He knows for sure what his craft is and also his priorities. Interested to know him more as the person behind the lens? You can check out his photos and even read more as he answers Etallasa's ten.


1. What do you do? 

I shoot weddings, lifestyle portraits, and other events like debut, christening, engagement, etc.

2. Describe yourself in three words. 

more than a photographer, i consider myself an artist as a whole.

3. What is one thing you can't live without today? 

a camera (This is unexpected)

4. What do you value most in your life right now? 

my family

5. What do you see as your greatest achievement? 

to be known as an artist/photographer in a place i didn't grew up in.

6. What is the greatest regret of your life so far? 

i messed up with my TOR.

7. What are the things you would still want to achieve? 

to become an international photographer

8. What makes you different? 

i do things with passion and i always try to bring out elegance from simplicity.

9. How do you see yourself five years from now? 

enjoying my life while taking photos of the world from one continent to another. be it business or hobby.

10. What advice can you give to yourself and to others? 

hone what you have, that will be your advantage, your stronghold.

With such caliber of photos, who would not like to get him as your future official photographer? On another note, Fourth as a person is indeed admirable. Imagine what he could accomplished in the future. I am sure that being one international photographer is not far fetched for a man like him. And pretty certain that you could be able to take photographs in the world on a different light with your lens and above all your artistry skills.

Fourth Legara
http://www.fourthlegara.com/

Christina@10

She's certainly not a stranger in front of the camera. With her weekly show years ago in the city and I bet countless opportunities offered to her, she is certainly at the peak of her career back then. However, she chose to leave her family for the meantime and her comfort zone. She ventured overseas and guess what? Embarked in to film school.

Christina Sanchez Elloso was once a main stay host in my favorite ABS CBN Sunday show Chuy. She is also one in demand face and model in the city. She was then venturing into Development Communication in Xavier University. And now she is pursuing her dream that only a few are fortunate to have. Funny thing is that, in spite of such face and grace she opted to do something behind the rear.

I bet many Kagayanons missed her on TV. You need not fret since she will be back soon enough in the city. To fill up your longing for the meantime, future director Christina answers our very own Etalla's ten.


1. What do you do?
I am currently finishing my last year of film school in Barcelona, Spain.

2. Describe yourself in three words.
Easy-going, open-minded, and determined.

3. What is one thing you can't leave/live without today? 
MY CAMERA!

4. What do you value most in your life right now?
The experiences whether good or bad that I take with me during this journey right now most especially that I was blessed enough to be able to study film in Europe; that and the wonderful people who are a part of my life now are what I value the most.

5. What do you see as your greatest achievement?

Leaving my country for Spain to study film and be independent not knowing what I was in for is one. It really opened my perspective about life in general and gave me the chance to grow and mature as a person more than I could have imagined. Recently though, I would also consider the airing of our Barcelona MMK special episode nationwide last October 15, 2011 featuring Jake Cuenca and Ricky Dabao as one. The feeling of being able to film something outside your country for your country is such an honor. (online link to the episode: http://www.pinaytambayan.com/mmk-maalaala-mo-kaya-susi-october-15-2011-replay/)

6. What is the greatest regret of your life so far?

I don’t call it a regret but, I should have known earlier how important it is to always listen to what your parents have to say; to hear them out.

7. What are the things you would still want to achieve?

Would it hurt if I say I’d like (my film) to make it to the Oscars?

8. What makes you different?

The fact that I am an individual makes me different in every other way. The same goes for everybody else.

9. How do you see yourself five years from now?

Filming, filming, and lots of filming. Hopefully also by that time I’ll be proud to say to have directed not just one successful full-length film.

10. What advice can you give to yourself and to others?

That it never hurts to dream big and aim big. Where I am now and what I am doing were mere thoughts a few years ago, and then when I find myself walking along the alleyways of Europe surrounded by beautiful and ancient structures, I have to pinch myself again. Anything is possible. At the same time, always treasure the people close to your heart most especially your family. They are the ones who are going to always have your back on good and bad times.

Oscars for sure is not far-fetched for Christina. With a girl of her determination and beauty, it is for certain that one day, she will be bringing not only the name of the country towards the film pedestal but also the name of the city. And when that time comes, I am sure she will make us proud.

Get to know Christina more via:

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/christinaelloso
Website: http://christinasanchezelloso.blogspot.com

T@10

He is totally hot, totally talented, totally handsome and the total package. What more is there to seek with this man! I am pretty sure many missed him already. In that case, you would surely not miss out the date October 28 as he answers ten Etallasa questions. Get to know him more with it. Don't you dare miss this.