Gerald Anderson has ruled out a future in politics despite gaining public admiration for his heroic efforts during disaster operations. The actor, who recently rescued several stranded individuals amid Typhoon Carina, insists that his intention is to use his influence as a celebrity to do good, rather than entering the political arena.
Anderson, known for his humanitarian efforts, caught the attention of netizens after his rescue efforts during the typhoon. Many thanked him for consistently helping others, but when asked if he viewed this as a potential stepping stone into politics, Anderson made it clear that he had no such intentions.
"I see comments asking me to enter politics, but I'm already helping people in this way. And I'm so blessed. I'm okay with this because I still have the opportunity to help others," Anderson told reporters during the media launch of his upcoming series "Nobody." He emphasized his commitment to using his celebrity status positively, saying, "This is one of my motivations to work harder to maintain my celebrity status because it's a huge help. As much as possible, I want to use it for good."
Leveraging Celebrity Influence for Good
Anderson highlighted that his "power and opportunity" as a celebrity are sufficient to influence his supporters positively. "I admit that I have friends who are politicians. I am also in talks with them due to my projects. The power is there. If you really want to help, the impact, power, and opportunities are there. I'm just lucky that because I'm a celebrity, the power and influence are there. And I'm using it for good," he added.
Touching on the viral video of his rescue efforts, Anderson acknowledged that his actions gained traction largely because of his celebrity status. "If I'm not a celebrity, do you think the video would trend? No, right? It just so happened that I'm a celebrity and was recorded. But that also inspired other people. That's how I see this particular influence."
Despite the video going viral, Anderson stressed that he did not want to encourage others to swim in floodwaters due to the inherent dangers. "I didn't want to inspire other people to swim in floodwater. It's very dangerous. I don't encourage it. I've been swimming for a long time. I've done search and rescue training. But I want to inspire people to give a helping hand in different ways," he explained.
Inspiring Others to Help in Different Ways
Anderson expressed gratitude to those who showed concern for his well-being during his rescue efforts. "You can donate or visit shelters — there are many ways to help. I sustained a lot of wounds, but I'm so touched by everybody who messaged me to drink medicine and I even received medicine because the drugstores already ran out. It makes everything worth it," he said.
Anderson is set to return to television with his teleserye "Nobody," directed by Benedict Mique. The premiere date and further details about the cast are yet to be announced.
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