If there is one artist who is incredibly busy but impressively manages to do it all, it’s none other than the former "Streetboys" dancer-turned-actor Jhong Hilario.
Aside from his hosting stints and occasional acting, he also managed to complete his Master of Arts in Public Administration with highest merits at World Citi Colleges.
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| Photo courtesy: Screenshots from Jhong Hilario (Facebook) |
Wait, there’s more! In addition to this, he is also a councilor in Makati and, of course, a father to the child he shares with his partner, Maia Azores.
Plus, he's returning to acting as he stars in the comeback movie of his "It's Showtime" co-host, Vice Ganda, which is an official entry in the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) this holiday season. The movie is titled “And The Breadwinner Is.”
So the question is, what’s his secret to juggling all of this?
In an interview with MJ Felipe that aired on “TV Patrol,” Jhong said the real key to managing everything is excellent time management.
Of course, what also helps maintain his "sanity" is his super cute daughter, Sarina, who shows a lively personality, and of course, his loving partner, Maia.
In June 2023, Jhong completed his degree program in Political Science at Arellano University, graduating with the honor of "magna cum laude."
At the age of 46, Jhong made sure to fulfill his promise to his parents—to graduate from college.
“Ito ‘yong bayad-utang ko sa mga magulang ko. Lahat ng parents, gugustuhing makatapos ng pag-aaral mga anak nila. Ang lahat ginagawa nila, nagtatrabaho sila nang marangal para makapagpaaral ng mga anak,” he said in an interview.
"Heto na 'yon! Kahit late na, at the age of 46, at least buhay pa ang parents ko.”
"Sa lahat ng gustong makatapos ng pag-aaral, kahit late na katulad ko, meron talagang pagkakataon, meron talagang paraan para gawin ito, kahit na sobrang busy tayo, time management lang, for me napakaiksi ng buhay para walang gawin eh,” he added.
Congratulations, Sample King!
— Noel Ed Richards, The Summit Express
