“Yes, I did macho dancing to support my studies. And I even continued dancing for a month or two after graduation to show my gratitude to my employer. Because without the job I wouldn’t have been able to graduate,” Mhack Morales confessed before members of entertainment press in a pocket interview hosted by Godfather Productions producer Joed Serrano on a recent weekend.
Morales is among the new actors of soon-to-be-released Anak ng Macho Dancer. In different earlier press conferences, the four other actors—Sean de Guzman, Ricky Gumera, Charles Nathan and Miko Pasamonte—were introduced.
To show his macho-dancing skills, Mhack gave a sample number, showing his well-toned body and good skin. But what is more interesting about Mhack is the fact that he is a licensed teacher having gained Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports degree from Universidad de Manila, and having passed the licensure exam for teachers. In fact, he was handling PE classes in a public school in Manila when he decided to give show business a try. Currently, he is an Sangguniang Kabataan officer in his locality.
Prior to becoming a teacher, Morales has also experienced doing odd jobs during his younger years such as a peanut vendor and birthday mascot to earn and help augment the family’s income. But it was his bar days in Pasay City that was rewarding as he was also able to send a sibling to school. Before Anak ng Macho Dancer, Morales also had a taste of the entertainment world as a finalist in the Macho Man segment of Eat Bulaga in 2019.
“I have always wanted to be in showbiz. That’s why when I learned of the audition for this movie, and that it would be megged by ace director Joel Lamangan, the more I was determined and inspired to become part of it and I’m happy to be here now,” he said.
Mhack said he did several daring scenes in the movie and he isn’t afraid of the bashing that may come his way. He believes that whatever he did or
will be doing in future projects are just part of his job as an actor.
“Akting lang naman po lahat ’to! Right now, I’m happy with the good reception I have from my fellow SK officers, former teaching colleagues and even students. Proud po sila sa akin, dahil po artista na ako. Marami pa nga po ang gustong magpa-picture sa akin ngayon!” he beamed.
Anak ng Macho Dancer is scheduled for a digital screening worldwide on January 30 via www.ktx.ph.