Vin Abrenica on defending brother Aljur, setting good example for daughter

June 17 ------ Vin Abrenica, who worked on the action-thriller “The Revelation” with brother Aljur, said the project made him realize that acting on a set with someone who makes him feel secure and comfortable is actually a big advantage.

“In the beginning, I thought it would be too weird to be with my Kuya, that it was a disadvantage because I’d feel too relaxed on the set,” Vin told reporters during a recent media gathering to promote the film that will have its nationwide theatrical release on June 21. “It turned out to be an advantage to me when we started shooting our scenes together. It felt good in the sense that, as an actor, you are expected to express specific emotions for specific scenes. When I was with him, the emotions were more pronounced. With all the experiences we went through as siblings, it was easier to relate a specific real-life memory to what’s happening to my character,” Vin explained. “The Revelation” tells the story of a disturbed man who preys on prostitutes as a way to exact revenge for what happened to him in the past. In the story, Vin is head of the team investigating the series of killings.

During the press conference, Vin also addressed the matter of his always being compared to his older brother, and how some supporters say he is a better actor than Aljur. “I’m flattered that people would say that. However, he is still my brother and I love him. To be honest, I’m thankful for the comments, but I also feel hurt,” Vin pointed out. “I look up to him as a really good actor. He is one of my inspirations. I grew up watching him. I’ve actually seen all of his movies and TV shows. I’m one of his fans.” Vin often get asked for reactions on Aljur’s highly publicized love life, but he swears that he and his brother aren’t the type to talk about such issues whenever they hang out. Aljur and wife, actress Kylie Padilla, broke up in April 2021. In February 2023, Aljur confirmed he was dating AJ Raval.

“The situation might not be the same for other families. We grew up having an alpha-male dad. Our grandfather is an ex-military. We never talk about our respective romantic relationships, probably out of respect. We all think that each of us knows how to handle that particular part of our lives. The only time my kuya and I get to share with each other is when, for example, I open up to him. He is the eldest in the family, so he seldom shares with us. But he always looks out for his younger siblings.”

Source: inquirer.net