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Former actor Raul Dillo shares story behind becoming a longganisa seller

Former actor Raul Dillo shares story behind becoming a longganisa seller

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Former character actor Raul Dillo recently went viral on social media after he was spotted selling longganisa along the road.

In an interview with Ogie Diaz, Raul shared that after work in show business became scarce, it pushed him to venture into being a seller.

"Simula po nung nawalan na ako ng hanapbuhay, nawalan ng project, wala ng kumukuha kasi kumbaga sa character ko mahirap naman po hanapan ng character lalo na karamihan ngayon puro drama," he shared.

Being a seller is not something that Raul was used to, but he decided to do so in order to provide for his family.

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"Bagama't hindi ako sanay sa pagtitinda sinubukan ko kasi nakita ko naman na marangal na trabaho. At sabi ko maitawid ko lang 'yung pamilya ko sa araw-araw na pamumuhay at kahit papaano makakaraos, magta-tiyaga lang," he said.

Raul further highlighted: "Di bale ako magutom huwag lang po 'yung aking pamilya."

The actor shared that he used to sell lugaw and later on switched to selling longganisa as it is more feasible for him.

"Kasi nung nagkasakit na ako, di ko na kaya magluto ng lugaw. [Nung] nagtinda ng longganisa nakita ko na po na kahit papaano magaan, mas madali para sa akin na hindi ako nahirapan magluto, mamalangke so doon po ako nag-focus sa longganisa pero 'yun nga lang nagkasakit po ako, di po nagtuluy-tuloy kaya pahinto-hinto rin po," he said.

Raul relayed that he experienced being laughed at while selling longganisa. "May na-encounter po tayo sa daan na hindi sanay sa atin na nagtitinda sa daan. Minsan nakaka-encounter ako na pinagtatawanan ako [na sabi], 'O dati kang artista eh bakit ngayon nagtitinda ka na lang?' Sabi ko eh wala naman po akong nakikitang masama sa ginagawa ko, marangal naman. Wala naman akong ibang mahangad kundi maitawid ang pamilya ko."

The actor also opened up about his struggles on his health.

"Ako po sa ngayon ay medyo maraming nararamdaman sa katawan. Sa ngayon nga itong aking tagilirian kumikirot po. Halos three months ko na ring iniinda. Wala pa naman pong findings, may request po sa akin 'yung doctor na kailangan kong ipa-ultrasound pero hindi ko pa po nagawa dahil naghahanap buhay pa ako," he shared.

Raul admitted that he is starting to get worried about his health.

"Medyo nagwo-worry din ako kasi siyempre nagha-hanapbuhay rin ako at ako lang din po ang nagha-hanapbuhay sa pamilya ko. Bilang isang tatay, may dalawa po akong anak na kailangan ko pong itaguyod... Pinipilit ko pong labanan lahat ng mga pagsubok kasi alam kong 'pag nilabanan natin 'yan hindi po tayo pababayaan ng ating mahal na Diyos," he stated.

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'New era' in pageantry as Miss Grand founder acquires Miss Universe Thailand franchise

'New era' in pageantry as Miss Grand founder acquires Miss Universe Thailand franchise

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Miss Grand International founder Nawat Itsaragrisil (left) and Miss Universe co-owner Anne Jakrajutatip. Miss Universe Thailand/InstagramMiss Grand International founder Nawat Itsaragrisil (left) and Miss Universe co-owner Anne Jakrajutatip. Miss Universe Thailand/Instagram

Miss Grand International (MGI) founder Nawat Itsaragrisil is marking the start of a "new era" in pageantry as he acquires the Miss Universe Thailand (MUT) franchise.

An event was held Tuesday to commemorate the partnership between Itsaragrisil's company, MGI PCL, and the Miss Universe Organization (MUO), which is partly owned by his former competitor, Anne Jakrajutatip.

In an event that pageant fans never thought would be possible, the two Thai entrepreneurs shared a moment on stage, holding hands and even hugging each other.

"New era, new Miss Universe Thailand," Itsaragrisil said in an Instagram post.

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MUT has released a video of Jakrajutatip formally welcoming Itsaragrisil to the Miss Universe family, describing him as an "esteemed leader" who has "demonstrated outstanding success at the level of a publicly listed company."

She also revealed MUO's collaboration with MGI, and thanked fans of both pageants for their continued support. 

"I firmly believe that MUO and MGI will work hand in hand with strong commitment to create and empower women, as well as inspire people around the world," she said in Thai, as translated by MUT. "Through this collaboration, we will launch new partnerships and projects that will soon be introduced to audiences both in Thailand and worldwide."

"This partnership is founded on trust, confidence, and a long-term vision. We are certain that together, we can strengthen and advance female empowerment," she added. 

"Hello Universe, hello MGI!" 

Thailand will serve as the host of the 74th Miss Universe pageant in November. 

In last year's edition, which was held in Mexico, the Philippines' Chelsea Manalo was proclaimed the first-ever Miss Universe Asia.

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