“Ako bilang alagad ng musika at ako bilang ama” is a documentary film about Shester who has to face the two stages set for him: being a young father and at the same time being a musician who is idolized by many.

Shester Alvin Recto is enjoying his youth just like other people at his age. Experiencing things and experimenting. He is a musician, performing at the stage and being the center of spotlight. But at the age of 21, another stage was set for him: The stage of being a young father.

“Pangarap... Pangarap ko para sa kanya. Syempre, may mga pangarap din ako dati na sa ngayon eh sa tingin ko’y mas mahihirapan akong makuha dahil ng sitwasyon.”

Being a father is the hardest thing a young boy can face. It is a big responsibility to carry a child and help him grow up when you yourself is not a complete grown up yet. It is sacrificing your youth and dreams to pursue someone else’s dream.

“I always count it as a blessing naman. Pagdating sa pangarap, kahit ano naman eh. Basta, maging masaya siya, makuha niya yung mga gusto niya. Siguro, kung matuto siya ng musika malaking galak na din mapapa sa akin kasi syempre isa kang musikero, malaking fulfilment din na as a musician matututo yung anak mo at mae-engganyo sa nakahiligan mo...sa iyong passion ika nga.”

Article by: Kimberly Ann Catibog