Sid Lucero comes from showbiz royalty — the Eigenmanns. Showbiz runs in his blood and his name Sid Lucero comes from his dad’s (Mark Gil) character in the movie Batch 81. Sid has etched a name for himself as one of the most credible and intelligent actors of his generation. He appears in Astig, a Cinemalaya finalist directed by GB Sampedro where he plays Baste, an overly protective brother to his six siblings. Astig is showing at the Cultural Center of the Philippines July 18 to 26. Read on.
An indecent proposal comes your way, what do you do?
Respectfully turn it down.
If you are not who you are, who would you be and why?
I would love to be Gael Garcia Bernal because I respect him as an actor.
On a bad hair day, what do you do?
Mess up with my hands and go on with my day.
If you have a third eye, where would it be located?
At the back of my head. No surprises from behind.
Are you more of your father or your mother? How?
I think I’m more like my dad even if I grew up with my mom. I have his mannerisms and some of his personality. Best parts though are from my mom.
The best actor (in the world) of all time?
Gary Oldman. He really becomes someone else without the quirks.
If you had the power to change one thing in this world, what would it be?
I would like our government give more support to the arts. Their lack of support is keeping us unseen.
You are 60, where are you and what are you doing?
I’m in my beach surfing, if not I’d most probably be doing a movie.
What is your philosophy in life?
It takes all kinds of people to make up one world — why be surprised? – Breakfast of Champions
How do you deal with criticisms?
Shrug off the positive ones and remember the negative ones.
Would you kill to save a loved one?
Yes, depending on who I’m saving but I will not hesitate to give mine.
What is money to you?
The world’s biggest addiction. It could be the beginning or end of your life.
A book will be written about you. What would be its title?
Family Business: Through The Bloodline. Naks!
How do you pray?
They say that living itself is a prayer, that communication with God doesn’t end with an Amen. I just say what I want to say no matter what I’m doing, as if I am talking to my best friend.
The most beautiful name of a woman?
ARWEN — elvish for Lady of Grace.
How do you tell a girl that you like her?
I’d say, I really like you...you’re cool, as casually as possible.
Roses or chocolates?
I’d have chocolates.
You are a perfume, what brand are you? Why?
I don’t know much about perfumes. I’d be whatever Monica Bellucci uses.
Who is your favorite director? Why?
I’m a big fan of Michel Gondry. I love how most of his movies are greatly influenced by the concept of dreams. He has a very childish approach. His sets are usually cardboard cut-outs. Very playful. I love all his works.
Who is the one person you share your personal problems with?
It depends. Mostly my parents. If it’s not that heavy, my friends. If I have problems with both... my girlfriend.
This is the last night of the world, what are you doing and who are you with?
I’m having a blast in a party with the closest people in my life...everyone I ever loved.
If love has a tag price, how much are you willing to spend?
The world. If chaos is the price of love, then let there be chaos!
What is the one trait that you do not like to see in others?
How people look down at other people and whatever drives people to take advantage of other people.
What turns you on? What turns you off?
A very honest personality. Snooty personalities truly turn me off.
Who is your ideal girl?
I’m already with my ideal girl.
What do you hate most about yourself?
My temper.
Rate yourself as a lover?
Only “she” can answer that.
If there is a name in your heart right now, who is she?
Rosie Laurel Delgado.
The worst tsismis you heard about you?
That I broke up with my girlfriend and that I liked someone else.
What do you do when you feel ugly?
Nothing... smile!
How do you handle fame?
Toss it out of the window. It’s the job that is important.
The downside of being famous?
Lack of privacy... Issues... Tsismis... Then again, it comes with the job.