Does Aga Muhlach Have Fear Of Experiencing Poverty?
AGA MUHLACH – Does veteran actor Aga Muhlach fear the prospect of experiencing poverty?
Aga Muhlach is a Filipino actor born on August 12, 1969, in Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines. He had a successful career in the Philippine entertainment industry, making a name for himself in both film and television.
He gained popularity as a matinee idol and starred in numerous romantic films during the 1980s and 1990s. Some of his notable movies include “Bagets,” “Sana Maulit Muli,” “Basta’t Kasama Kita,” and “All My Life.” has received several awards for his contributions to the film industry, including FAMAS Awards and Star Awards.
Because of his successful career back then, Aga Muhlach was able to save money and acquire the ability to purchase luxurious cars and other properties and also developed a fondness for expensive leisure activities.
However, as he aged, Aga’s inclination towards material things diminished, according to his interview with Ogie Diaz. “’Yung mga madaming kotse gano’n, wala na. Not because nag-downgrade ako but because I don’t need it anymore because I don’t go out,” he shared.
Aga Muhlach admits that there were times when he used to splurge on his interests when he was younger. He said, “Before when active ka sa labas, kung saan ka active, nando’n ang gastos mo, e. Kung active ka sa bars, clubs, siyempre, poporma ka, you know. You need your nice cars and ganyan, ‘di ba, pero naka-balance ako no’n. ‘Di ako all-out na gano’n pero minsan may gano’n din ako. Waldas din ako, parang nagkakamali ka rin.”
As time changes, Aga says that priorities also change. “Mahilig ako sa cars, mahilig ako sa gamit, mahilig ako sa bahay, sa art, so I would buy talaga from time to time. I love to be at home, houses. Kunwari, gusto mo magbakasyon, gusto ko nag-a-abroad, bibili ka ng bahay sa Amerika. Gusto mo nagpoprobinsya, pagawa ka ng bahay do’n. Ginagamit ko lahat ‘yon. Walang nakakaalam no’n kasi nga parang hirap kami sa privacy, ‘di ba? So, dahil ‘di ka basta-basta nakakapunta sa resort, so parang you create your own. So, gano’n lang ang buhay, ‘yun ang pinaglalaanan namin ngayon,” he said.
At present, the prominent actor is more prudent in his expenditures because he also considers them as investments. “Minsan ‘pag natapos ‘yon, ‘yung mga gano’ng bagay in the past becomes your investments also because if you don’t need it anymore, then you can sell it. Then, when you sell it, kunwari, ‘yung pinagpagawa mo ng isang libong piso dati nabenta mo ng isang daang libong piso, e ‘di kumita ka nang malaki. Na-enjoy mo na.”
Aga Muhlach reportedly experienced hitting rock bottom during the peak of his fame, which taught him to handle his money wisely.
“Ngayon ‘di na ako natatakot masyado kasi 54 na ako kung maghirap man ako. Ang tanong siguro kung may magtatanong sa ‘kin, mamatay ka bang mayaman o mahirap? ‘Di ko na iniisip ‘yon. Sa ‘kin basta mula noon, ine-enjoy ko buhay ko, e-enjoyin ko buhay ko.”
“Kung mamatay ako nang mahirap, e di mahirap akong mamamatay. Ayoko masyadong takot. Ayoko matakot sa buhay. Basta happy ka lang.”
Despite the fame, he also said that it’s important to remain humble. “I think anything we plant now is what we will reap. Lahat ng tinanim nating kabutihan ngayon, lahat ng trabahong ginawa mo ngayon, lahat ng pagkaugali mo, aanihin mo lahat ‘yan sa pagtanda mo.”
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