Engaging in the Risky Game May Not be Worth It Later On

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Male actors, especially the leading man material, have to be conscious of maintaining the image of what their fans want from them. When fans want the male actor to be “the boy next door” type, he has to appear to be one and be conscious of his actions in public. He has to be charming to fans, nice to parents, and cordial to everyone even if he is in a bad mood. Networks even sponsor events, such as visits to the orphanage, relief centers, and home for the elderly, to show that such actors project that they have a caring heart.

Often, the lead actor has to hide his relationship if the network and the fans will not approve of his choice. Fans can be very possessive and networks know that if fans lose interest, the career of their talent will not anywhere. The good side is that if the lead actor is really involved with someone the fans like, the network and his management can sigh in relief. However, the problem lies if the actor is merely someone who acts the role. Thus, regardless of how hard a network builds and invests in an image, boys will always be boys.

During a lull, Sightly Performer (SP) was talking with his peers. Their conversations were so candid that their mothers would have been embarrassed at what they were exchanging notes for. Naturally, the number one topic of boys would be girls. SP and his friends decided to go through the list of female actresses in their network. First on the list was The Girl (TG) who was being paired with SP. With a straight face, SP said his relationship with his screen partners, such as SP, is merely professional. He said he does not feel anything for SP, but he has to pretend that he can woo her, as fans like them together. Besides, he likes the screaming fans and the accolades that go with it.

  

One of the Actor Peers (OP) then asked SP blankly whom among the girls he likes most. With eyes wide open and a sheepish smile, SP said that seeing Young Actress (YA) thrills him and makes him feel like a man. However, OP said that YA is untouchable as she already has a Male Partner (MP), and the network does not like doing crossovers. SP retorted that he can persuade YA, and MP is just work for her. OP said that he was willing to bet that SP will fail. SP is not one who will back out of challenges, as it makes him even more excited. The boys shook hands.

Unknown to OP, SP was very confident because he sensed that like any typical girl, YA has the hots for him. He knew that he was very hard to refuse as he has the looks, the moves, and the charm. Well, through emissaries and his effort, SP managed to convince YA to go on a date with him and OP had to part with his money. After that initial meeting, SP and YA hit it off, but they still have to be cautious. They have to be clandestine, as being seen together would ruin the bankable image the management has worked so hard to make for them and of course, earn the ire of rabid and possessive fans. Thus, unless they have the go signal of the network, which would be disastrous now, they cannot be seen together in public and any rumored encounter involving them would have to be adamantly denied.

  

"There is a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable." - Mark Twain

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