When she first took up acting, Yassi Pressman never thought that she would one day be top-billing movies and television shows. But with perseverance and luck, she now finds herself as one of the busiest actresses in show biz.
“It wasn’t in my plans… Everything that happened in my life just came at the right time. I really worked hard to be in a position where I can open myself to opportunities. But I’m still lucky, because I wouldn’t be here without all the people who believed in me,” she said in a recent virtual conference for the Philippine adaptation of the South Korean film “More than Blue.”
Because the film is well-loved among fans of Asian dramas, and had already been adapted by other countries, Yassi was initially hesitant to push through with the project. “I had my worries… But for this film, the team was like ‘Let’s do this!’” Yassi related. “I’m surrounded by the right people and I wouldn’t be anywhere without them. I feel fortunate.”
While there’s still pressure, excitement, she said, has finally swept away her worries.
“I’m delighted and honored to be selected. Knowing how successful it was in Asia put a lot of pressure on my shoulders. I was overwhelmed and scared when I first read the script. But I was also excited to be working with my director, Nuel Naval,” Yassi said. “The project had been in the works for two years, waiting for everyone’s schedules to align. Now I’m very happy.”
Released in 2009, “More than Blue” was both a critical and commercial success in South Korea. (© Philippine Daily Inquirer News)
