Hayden Kho, Jr. is said to have been a ‘good boy’ of late (photo by JOJO PANALIGAN)

MANILA, Philippines –Hayden Kho, Jr. is back in the limelight by granting interviews lately, albeit cautiously, after the controversies that hounded him a couple of years ago. Now with STAGES, Inc, he has been taking one-on-one workshops in acting and hosting though he, himself, is unsure if it will lead to the resurrection of his interrupted career in show business or not.

“I don’t wanna jump into the boat again gaya ng dati na parang bigla na lang ako sumalang. Let’s see how the workshops will turn out – how I’ll develop – then we’ll take it from there,” he told Bulletin Entertainment and other members of media at the first Talent Agents’ Organization’s (TAO) Party “Skin: The TAO Model’s Party” held Feb. 7 at Genting Club inside Resorts World Manila.

Asked if his fiancée, Dr. Vicki Belo, approves of his move, Hayden admitted that she is a bit “scared” of it. Hayden knows where she is coming from as he, himself, once told her “if ever maisipan ko bumalik sa showbiz, pigilan mo ako.”

Apparently, though, Vicki thinks Hayden “has been a good boy” of late and it’s enough reason for her to support his renewed endeavor in making show business an “option.”

“Sabi ni Vicki, ang importante ay alam ko kung bakit gusto kong bumalik,” he said.

Wounded by but wizened from his experiences, Hayden acknowledged that some people don’t like him but he assures them that he is “stronger” now and will be more “careful” to “guard” himself.

“Everything is possible…people can change,” he said. “’Di na ako magkakamali.”

Asked about lessons he has learned from the past, Hayden said that in show business “no one tells you about the downfall…that it’s all about the good life.”

“But look at me, di ba? In just weeks, months, biglang nawala na lang lahat as in talagang flat on the floor ako.”  

How was he able to move on?

“Hindi ko alam kung paano sasagutin ang tanong na ‘yan.  After kasi ng mga nangyari - and that was a long time ago - wala naman akong choice kundi mag-move on.

“Naisip ko lang na I can’t be stifled forever. Eventually ay magkakaron ako ng pamilya so I can’t be living my life afraid of what people say about me.”

He added: “I have to get out there, prove everyone wrong, and win hearts back. Pwede naman akong magbago.”

The “Skin” party which Hayden graced, featured around 100 of the top-high fashion, commercial, and print models. According to a release, the party gave attendees “the ultimate sensory experience that lives up to the glamor and stylishness of the modeling world” while underscoring how TAO “understands the basic essentials of requirements in modeling.”

Other celebrities spotted at the event were Jay R, Sam Pinto, JC Tiuseco, Lovi Poe, Ritz Asul, etc.

“Skin” was produced by STAGES Production Specialists with support from Belo Medical Group and Manila Escapades Magazine.