Sylvia Sanchez-Atayde continues to walk the talk.
The president and chief operating officer of Nathan Studios has expanded the company’s commitment to inclusive storytelling by venturing into artist management, signing the stars of its hit MMFF 2025 entry “I’mPerfect.”
Among those who inked contracts are MMFF 2025 Best Actress Krystel Go and her leading man, Earl Amaba.
The move reinforces Sylvia’s earlier pronouncements about her belief in the film’s cast as capable talents worthy of long-term support.
Parents of the young artists—who are all persons with Down syndrome—expressed their gratitude, heaping praise on Sylvia for the opportunity she has given their children.
Sylvia described the contract signing as the “simula ng isang pangarap na sabay-sabay nating binubuo,” underscoring the company’s belief that talent goes beyond labels.
“Sa Nathan Studios, naniniwala kami na ang talento ay walang limitasyon. Hindi ito nasusukat sa labels, kundi sa puso, sipag, at tapang na ipakita ang sarili sa mundo. These artists are full of raw skills, creativity, at isang klase ng authenticity na bihirang-bihira—totoo, buo, at galing mismo sa puso,” she said.
Addressing the newly signed artists, Sylvia added, “Bago pa man magsimula ang pelikulang ‘I’mPerfect,’ nakitaan na namin kayo ng potensyal. We believed in you before the cameras rolled—before the lights, before the applause. That belief was proven true when you made history at the Metro Manila Film Festival, winning Best Picture, Best Actress for Krystel Go, and Best Cast Ensemble. Isang napakalaking tagumpay hindi lang para sa pelikula, kundi para sa bawat pangarap na pinanghahawakan ninyo.”
“We see your hard work and believe in you—not just as artists, but as people with stories and voices who can inspire others,” she added.
As for what lies ahead, Sylvia hinted that discussions are already underway for product endorsements and other projects.
“Even though we are mainly a production company, this contract is our way of honoring our artists as they grow in and outside of show business. Hindi namin ipapangako ang langit at lupa. Pero isang bagay ang sigurado—gagawin namin ang lahat ng aming makakaya para samahan kayo, gabayan kayo, at tulungan kayong maabot ang inyong mga pangarap,” she said.
Beyond the “I’mPerfect” cast, Nathan Studios also signed Ice Almeria, the winner of “Time to Dance,” a dance survival reality show co-produced by Nathan Studios and ABS-CBN.
“Naniniwala ako kay Ice. Alam ko na may angkin siyang galing, and he is destined to go places,” Sylvia said.
