Reacting Negatively to the Network Offer

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A common adage passed on by senior stars is that “there are no small roles, only small actors.” They even stress the fact that actors, specially the new ones, should take as many opportunities to improve their craft. However, such is not the case for a network talent (NT) who was discovered in a talent show.

While NT did not emerge as the top winner in the talent show, his network gave him the break. Soon, the fans, audience, and even critics admired his acting talent. Even award-giving bodies recognized his effort. He then acted in movies, and even landed significant lead roles in a few. Stories of his thoughtfulness and kindness even hit some showbiz columns. Thus, everyone believed NT was humble and showbiz had not changed him a bit. Alas, people spoke too early.

In the current soap of his network, NT was offered a role that would make him as the love interest of the lead actress (LA). NT turned down the offer and the reason that was given was that he had already done lead roles, and therefore, he should no longer be playing “extra” roles.

Such a decision was too bad for NT as his loss is network newcomer’s (NN) gain. As NN will be in the series, this role serves as his introduction to the audience of his new home. On hindsight, NN is a more competent actor than NT, and is fresher face on screen.

What happened to NT? Has he not learned that even the rival network succeeded in having its biggest stars to be guest performers in their hit teleseryes? Had he accepted the role with LA, he would have gained exposure as LA and her reel leading man have a very loyal following. Moreover, if he continues with his attitude, his network might just release him. With the constant rigodon of talents, no one is indispensable.

Pride slays thanksgiving, but a humble mind is the soil out of which thanks naturally grow. A proud man is seldom a grateful man, for he never thinks he gets as much as he deserves. -Henry Ward Beecher

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