‘Vic’s talents extend beyond theater. He is also a TV and events host, commercial model, TV and film actor, and an international Disney concert singer and performer.’
Vic Robinson III celebrates his 15th anniversary of being a professional actor this year.
A graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, where he received the Loyola Schools Award for the Arts, Vic began his professional theater journey while still in college. His debut was in PETA’s “Si Juan Tamad, and Diyablo at ang Limang Milyong Boto” as the lead, Juan Tamad.
Some of his other memorable roles include Topper in Fringe Creatives’ “Sa Wakas: A Pinoy Musical featuring the songs of Sugarfree,” Young Emman/Andre Antonio in Fullhouse Theater’s “Huling El Bimbo,” Pilo in Sandbox Theater’s “Himala: Isang Musikal,” Flattitude in PETA’s “Ako Si Josephine: A Musical featuring the songs of Yeng Constantino,” and roles in various other PETA productions.
Recently, he led Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Pingkian, Isang Musikal,” which celebrated the heroism and idealism of Emilio Jacinto.
Vic’s talents extend beyond theater. He is also a TV and events host, commercial model, TV and film actor, and an international Disney concert singer and performer.
Growing up in Iloilo, Vic discovered his love for performing at an early age.
“I was already singing at the age of 3. I would use the bamboo furniture at my Tatay Paquit and Nanay Neneng’s house (grandparents mother’s side) as my stage with a wired mic on my hand belting out whatever was on the stereo because we loved listening to FM stations.
“My lola Cleofe (dad’s mom) was a church pianist, she was a daughter of a violinist. Music runs in the family especially my dad’s side. My dad and I’s bonding was belting out Martin Nievera and Gary V songs in the videoke.
Vic’s singing talent was recognized early on when he sang the responsorial psalm at his first communion. This led to numerous inter-school singing competitions and performances at various events.
“Aside from doing well in school to maintain my scholarship, singing was something I considered as my passion and true enough I was able to captialize on my God-given talent as I pursued a career in the performing arts later on.”
What made Vic decide to go to Manila and to enter the Ateneo?
“As a student-journalist, I wanted to pursue a career in journalism. I aspired to be a news anchor so I decided to take Communication Arts in the Ateneo.
“Why Ateneo? Because I grew up with Ignatian values seeping through my veins- from kindergarten to high school in Ateneo de Iloilo, and since AdI doesn’t have colleges, there was no way but to target Ateneo de Manila, one of the top schools in the country. I had to continue my Ignatian formation.
“College was a bit of a culture shock at first since I’m a probinsyano, but with the help of my new-found friends, I got used to the university life. Not to mention it was the first time I was away from my family. I was a dormer at the Ateneo’s University Dorms.
“I continued singing in bands during my early college years. I had a band in the dorm and I had an acoustic group with my blockmates Joe Machuca and Nica Del Rosario who eventually became my close friends and thesismates.
Vic’s passion for musical theater was reignited during his freshman year when he joined Ateneo BlueRep. This led to his first professional role in PETA’s “Si Juan Tamad, ang Diyablo, at ang Limang Milyon Boto” while still in college.
Vic’s career hasn’t been without challenges. He faced financial difficulties during “Singapura,” produced by Ed Gatchalian, where he performed without pay. The pandemic also halted many opportunities for artists.
“Of course, it’s a given that the pandemic killed all opportunities for artists. My hosting skills for children’s shows and voice over jobs kept me afloat during those dark days. There was also Kumu that helped out with finances and it is in that platform that I was able to meet and form my fan group called Vaporubs.”
From theater to television, Vic continues to seek new challenges. “Theater will always be home, but I am eager to explore the world of film,” he shares. Vic dreams of playing a lead role in a film and watching himself in an MMFF film. This dream is set to become reality as he is part of “Himala, Isang Musikal,” an official entry to the 50th Edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival.
What makes Vic Robinson different is perhaps the fact that he’s a versatile performer who absorbs all the learnings from 15 years of experience as a professional actor and applies them in the shows that he does. He continues to learn and he doesn’t settle for mediocrity.
He is a testament that experience is the best teacher because there are some things that you can’t just learn overnight.
Vic’s trademark as a performer are the high notes from the heart. ‘Yan ang tatak Vic Robinson who is MAGIS (more or greater) personified.
“Kumapit kayo! Heto na ako,” Vic said in jest.
“But seriously from the bottom of my heart, I just wanna thank everyone who believed in me eversince. All your support in whatever I do inspires me not to give up on my dreams and just continue on until I reach them. Please pray for me as I embark on a new chapter in my career. Mahal ko kayo! Watch out. I’m gonna make you proud!”
