“Now having Polly (his second child with actress-wife Toni Gonzaga) also made him realize that he needs to protect his family — away from politics”
Award-winning director Paul Soriano has been keeping a low profile since he resigned as Malacañang’s Presidential Adviser on Creative Communications in July. He has been focusing on his family and his new film, The Fisher, which received rave reviews at the Tokyo International Film Festival.
Direk Paul’s resignation came after he faced criticism for his family ties to President Bongbong Marcos and First Lady Lisa Araneta-Marcos. Some people felt that he was not the right person for the job, while others defended him, saying that he was qualified and had done a good job.
Direk Paul’s friends say that he is happy to be back in the private sector and is looking forward to sharing his new projects with everyone. They also say that he is still close to the Marcos family and that there is no animosity between them.
“Their families aren’t affected at all by rumors and intrigues. Matter of fact, the line of communication between them is open,” a reliable source told Manila Standard Entertainment.
“Direk Paul and First Lady Liza were even together in a recent inauguration of a dialysis center. What matters now is all is well with Paul and the First Family.”
“Direk Paul chooses to keep his lips sealed. He’s confident that when the right time comes, he can talk about it in a more positive manner when he launches a big project, which he wants to share about to everyone,” the source close to Direk Paul shared.
“Definitely, Direk Paul is not leaving showbiz. He has big plans to help the ailing entertainment industry. He’s excited to reveal all these but he requests patience from everyone. Also, Direk Paul is thankful for having served in the government even for a brief period. As fate would have it, he’s better off in the private sector,” the source continued.
The director is now back in the showbiz scene and is working on new projects. He is also taking courses on new trends in content creation and how to create better synergy between mainstream media and social media.
His friends say that he is happy to be back in the private sector and is looking forward to sharing his new projects with everyone.
“Direk Paul Soriano’s comeback is an expanded version of what he used to do. Aside from film and television work, he now also focuses on content creation. During his leave, he also studied. He took courses on new trends in content creation and how to create better synergy between mainstream media and social media.”
“He is by nature a quiet person and is often misinterpreted as aloof. In reality, Paul is friendly… No mean bone in his persona. Having Polly (his second child with actress-wife Toni Gonzaga) also made him realize that he needs to protect his family — away from politics.”
Our source concluded that Direk Paul’s universe now revolves around his role as a writer and director and that he finds joy in quietly pursuing these endeavors.