It was the desire to reach out to more people that propelled Victor Basa to pursue a career in acting and modeling. The 23-year-old was studying Computer Science in De La Salle when he realized this inclination. “I want to tell a story, [and I realized I could do that through] acting,” he shares.
While he is currently not part of a regular soap in his home station, ABS-CBN, Victor reveals that he is part of an upcoming fantasy series which is still under wraps. In the meantime, he is regularly seen in the Sunday variety show ASAP (along with the other Cover Boys), TV5’s Shall We Dance (co-hosting with Lucy Torres), and MTV Philippines, where he is a VJ.
We promised to bring you the men of your dreams since it is Fantasy Month here in FemaleNetwork. Enjoy this fun interview with Victor as he candidly talks about his love for acting, his dating life, the qualities he looks for in a girl, and his earnest take on courtship, among other really interesting things you’ll learn about this witty guy.
How long do you intend to stay in showbiz?
As long as I can. Acting is a passion for me. You know how they say it’s only there when you’re hot, when you’re young; I don’t believe [that], kasi if you look at a movie, it’s not all young people. It’s all different characters. So, yeah, I want to do it, as long as there’s a demand for it. If the role is good—I’ll be auditioning for it. If they don’t give it, ‘di ba?
What projects are you really interested in doing?
I like stuff that a lot of people can relate to, ‘yung mga storya na nararanasan talaga. Hindi naman true story, pero malapit lang ‘dun. Love stories.
What kind of roles do you like to play?
It’s safe to say any role; really, any role. Siguro something I’ve never played before. I get influence also [from] movies and stuff. I want to do drama.
How about comedy?
Comedy is fun, it’s really, really fun. It’s a good change from super heavy stuff. But feeling ko kasi wala ako masyadong comedic timing e (looks sulky). Hindi ako maka-punchline masyado. Pero I think I’m funny. I’m convinced that I’m funny!
Apart from acting, what are other things you love doing?
I have a lot of hobbies. I’m a Gemini so it comes with the territory. I play ice hockey, I play football, billiards—I’m really good at billiards (chuckles). Recently I’ve been shooting; I play war games, wake board, skate board. Hopefully some day I can be the modern-day Renaissance Man. I could learn another language, but that would take up too much time. And it’s hectic enough as it is.
Where do you usually hang out these days?
I usually hang out in, well, ABS, or it’s usually friends’ houses talaga. Or minsan kapag nagyayaya sina Jake (Cuenca), we play football every Sunday and Tuesday—minsan sa CSA, minsan naman sa Meralco.
Do you still get to date regularly?
Regularly kasi is like going steady—napakalumang term ‘no? “Going steady” (laughs). Well, only if there’s a will, there’s a way. There’s always a way.
So are you seeing anyone right now?
No, unfortunately not. But it’s good—well, hindi naman good, but kasi when you’re single it doesn’t mean naman you’re alone, ‘di ba? It’s about rediscovering yourself (makes a face).
What qualities do you look for in a girl?
I don’t know… I’ve only had three relationships, so I don’t really know how it is if I date a really quiet girl, [for instance]. It depends, because when you say, I want a girl like this, I want a girl like that, but then it changes—and then let’s say I don’t want like this but I’ll end up with that. You know [how] you end up falling for somebody whom you didn’t want to fall for and okay naman?
But what type of girl would usually catch your attention?
Gusto ko ‘yung interested. Interested in a sense that [she’s] not just interested in me but interested in a lot of things. Somebody who’s open-minded. Hindi naman ‘yung open-minded na sobrang liberal na, woah, easy lang; somebody who isn’t jaded, because nowadays, it’s very easy to become negative. You don’t want to be that way in a relationship.
Do you want her to be as active as you are?
Baka hindi kasi baka mapagod ako. Baka magyaya din siya.
Would you consider yourself torpe?
Noon I guess I was torpe but I realized, hey, what’s there to lose if not my ego? And I’m glad to lose that.
Do you still believe in courtship?
Yes I still believe in courtship—I believe in dates—because the whole friend thing is like flying under the radar. It’s hard din kasi minsan nagiging, “Let’s make it non-committal,” and that’s hard. There’s always someone who gets hurt. I mean, at least in a relationship, it’s a conscious choice [that] I’m trusting you. ‘Yung non-committal, it’s like, “Hey, I’m not trusting you, I’m just going to do this.” It’s different for everybody; it may work for some. But for me, it never did.
So how do you woo a girl you’re interested in?
(Hesitates) I’m pretty cheesy. I still give flowers, I still call, and I still visit the girl at her house sometimes. I spend as much time with her.
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