Fresh off her reality show victory, teen actress Caprice Cayetano is embracing what many in Generation Z call the "sidequest era," pursuing passions beyond work and discovering new interests along the way.
At 17, Cayetano is filling her free time with bracelet-making, mobile gaming, and plans to learn pastry baking, saying each hobby has helped her better understand herself.
Exploring Hobbies Beyond Acting
"Whenever I have free time after work, I explore different sidequests," Cayetano said. "I make bracelets, play mobile games, and hopefully soon, I'll start baking pastries."
Rather than focusing solely on acting, she said, trying new activities allows her to grow creatively and personally.
Handmade Bracelets: A Craft from Her Mother
One hobby closest to her heart is making handmade bracelets, a craft inspired by her mother, who once created and sold beaded accessories.
"That's where I realized how patient I can be," she said. "You string the beads one by one, and when you finish, there's a different kind of fulfillment."
Baking Pastries: Inspired by Her Father
Her next goal is learning to bake pastries, drawing inspiration from her father's love for cooking.
"I'm really excited to try baking pastries. If Daddy is known for his main dishes, maybe someday I'll be known for pastries," she said with a laugh.
Mobile Gaming with Family
Like many teenagers, Cayetano also spends part of her downtime playing mobile games with family. She said she discovered mobile gaming through her cousins, who also happen to be her closest friends.
"They're my gaming squad," she said.
Gen Z Curiosity and Self-Discovery
For Cayetano, exploring different interests reflects the curiosity shared by many in her generation.
"I think we Gen Zs enjoy having lots of sidequests because they help us discover new things about ourselves and even the paths we may want to pursue," she said.
New Role as Smart Prepaid Ambassador
That spirit of exploration also aligns with her new role as the latest ambassador for Smart Prepaid's Power All offers.
"I'm really happy to be part of the Smart family because I've actually been a Smart subscriber since I got my first phone eight years ago," she said. "Now I get to enjoy it even more as one of the Smart ambassadors."
Music and Social Media
Whether she's browsing TikTok, sharing carefully curated Instagram posts, or connecting with fans online, Cayetano said music plays a key role in her social media presence.
"I love choosing the songs for my posts because they help tell the story and match the vibe of every photo," she said.
Future Plans: Vlogging, Singing, and More
Looking ahead, Cayetano has no plans to limit herself to one path. Aside from acting, she hopes to explore vlogging, singing, and other creative pursuits that come her way.
Her advice to fellow Gen Zs is simple: "Keep exploring. Choose sidequests that genuinely make you happy because those experiences help you become the best version of yourself."
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