Former child actor Igiboy Flores graduates from college: 'Finally made it!'
Goin' Bulilit alum Igiboy Flores has finally earned his college degree!
The former child actor excitedly shared his milestone on Instagram on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
“I FINALLY MADE IT! Lagi kong sinasabi sa mga kabataan at co-actors ko kung gaano ka-importante ang edukasyon. Ngayon, mas lalo ko na itong maipagmamalaki dahil nakatapos na ako, sa wakas,” he began in his caption.
Igiboy recalled how his perception about finishing studies changed over time.
“Hindi maganda ang mindset ko noon. Ang nasa isip ko dati, 'Bakit pa ako mag-aaral kung may maayos na trabaho na ako ngayon?' Kaya hindi ko napagtuunan ng panahon 'yung early college days ko sa ibang pamantasan,” he recalled.
He said he thought of what more he could offer apart from acting, which made him realize that something was missing in his life.
“Nang medyo nagkaka-edad na tayo, doon ko napag isip-isip na may kulang, hindi ako buo. Ano pa ba ang pwede kong iambag sa lipunan maliban sa pagpapasaya ng mga tao sa pamamagitan ng pag-arte at komedya? Dun ko naisip na ang pagtatapos ng pag-aaral ang bubuo sa hinahanap kong pagkukulang,” he shared.
The actor finished his business administration course, major in marketing management at AMA University - Online Education.
He went on to express his thanks to his family, professors, friends, Star Magic and Star Music family, and to Sharlene San Pedro’s family who helped him enter the university.
“Sa aking kapatid na Sharlene, Tita Myleen, at sa San Pedro Family sa pag-recommend sa akin at pag-alalay para makapasok sa AMAOED,” he wrote. “Sa aking Star Music Family, kay Sir Roxy, Ms. Mela, Andie, Franz, Simone, Lors at Gian. Maraming salamat sa pagbibigay ng pagkakataon na buksan ang inyong pinto para magkaron ako ng tamang training at experience sa mundo ng marketing.”
Several fans and celebrities, including his Goin’ Bulilit co-stars, left congratulatory messages in the comments section of his post.
“SHEEESH! Congrats Igi!” Sharlene San Pedro wrote.
“[F]inally! [S]obrang proud kami sayo tol!” Mika Dela Cruz commented.
“Congrats, brader!!!!!” CJ Navato also commented.
Igiboy served as a cast member of the hit kids’ show, Goin’ Bulilit, and teen show Luv U. He was also a part of several Filipino films and teleseryes, including She’s Dating The Gangster, GG: Good Game starring Donny Pangilinan, and Iron Heart. He likewise co-hosted shows on PIE Channel.