By RONALD CONSTANTINO
SHARING – By chance, I watched on Net25 “RYTS” (Rule Yourself To Success), hosted by Kuya E (Neo de Padua). He asked each guest ( Dina Bonnevie, Lani Misalucha, Gladys Reyes) what was the measure of success. All three replied “Happy family life with accomplished children.”
Asked the same question to Kuya E at, by happenstance, an intimate “chikahan” called by colleague Rodel Fernando. He had a ready answer: Sharing his abundant blessings with loved ones and the needy.
Kuya E, 48, is especially concerned with helping cancer victims as he is a cancer survivor. He was afflicted with colon cancer when he was 36. He resorted to herbal medicine, which proved effective.
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RAGS-TO-RICHES – A tough childhood — ostracized illegitimate, dirt poor — didn’t embitter Kuya E. On the contrary, it spurred him to work hard, to reach for the stars. He faced all odds and won.
It’s a rags-to-riches life worthy of an inspiring movie, which Kuya E intends to produce in the near future. To play himself, Kuya E’s choice is Jhong Hilario. “Hindi guapo, pero hindi naman pangit.”
Kuya E is into various businesses including farming, restaurant, herbal medicine, wellness resort.
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ARTISTIC SIDE – To give vent to his artistic side, Kuya E has recording and production companies. He earned two nominations from the Star Awards for Music: New Male Recording Artist for “Ako’y Nangarap” and Novelty Artist for “Tinapay.”
The inspirational talk show “RYTS” is now on its second season, airing every Saturday at 4 p.m. on Net25.
He’s mounting a show billed “RYTS in Concert” on Sept. 18 at the Music Museum. Beneficiaries are the cancer patients of his Big Eyes Foundation. It’s Kuya E’s second concert, after last year’s “Miracle, Music, and Love.”
