Julius Babao, Helped Former Comedian Kuhol Get a Good Home
In the 90s, Kuhol, or Philip Supnet in real life, was one of the most popular comedians in television and movies. But now, at the age of 67, he is facing severe trials and changes in fortune. He is separated from his wife and no longer has a permanent home. Instead, he is forced to live in a pedicab across from their barangay, which is a clear sign of hardship and deprivation.
In an interview with Julius Babao on his YouTube channel Julius Babao UNPLUGGED, Kuhol opened his heart and revealed the reasons why he ended up in this situation. According to Kuhol, he had a misunderstanding with his family, especially his siblings who got very angry with him. Kuhol also revealed that during his success in showbiz, he became arrogant and did not properly manage his income. Because of this, when he was evicted from his home, he had nowhere to stay and sought temporary shelter.
While facing severe trials, Kuhol never lost his dream of returning to the showbiz industry. According to him, one of his wishes was to be given the opportunity to work in television or movies again. He admitted that he hopes to be noticed by Coco Martin, a well-known actor and producer who often gives opportunities to former artists in his projects like FPJ’s Batang Quiapo. He wants to once again bring joy and smiles to the audience like during his peak years.
As someone who has gone through hardship, Kuhol admitted that he is ashamed to ask for help. According to him, he now begs to eat every day. He shared that he has no choice but to endure and find ways to survive every day. However, despite all this, she is very grateful to Julius Babao, who did not abandon her and extended help so that she could have a proper place to live and find new hope in life.
Kuhol’s story is a harsh reminder that success in showbiz is not permanent and does not guarantee a good life. However, her hope and faith that she will be able to return to the industry, as well as her gratitude to the people who helped her, serve as an inspiration to others. The trials she experienced did not prevent her from losing her perspective and desire. This points to the importance of being open to helping and receiving help from others, and the fact that despite defeats, there is still a chance to succeed again.
Ultimately, Kuhol’s story shows the hardship and sacrifice of a person who has gone through the darkest part of life, but continues to hope and strive to rise again.
