Because director-producer Paul Soriano’s birthday is October 17, his production company is called Ten17. Toni Gonzaga’s given name is Celestine, and she goes by Tin. TinCan, his production company, implies that he can manage situations.

Paul, a director-producer, was appointed presidential adviser on creative industries on his birthday. Given how many individuals in the entertainment world have been loud in their criticism of him and Toni, how will he reach out to them?

Director Paul said, “I’ll reach out. Ahhh, you know… I know, I mean, I read and people message me, and you know some people that I really respect…

“Like I said, we may have a lot of disagreements, but maybe we can agree on one thing. And that’s… let’s do this together. That can be step one…

“For me, I try to live in the moment, you know. I try to live in the moment and what the future can bring.

“If we keep focusing too much on what was yesterday or years ago, you know, we could lose it. We could lose this opportunity.

“So maybe I’ll extend my hand to all the people that have criticized me or my wife. Ahh, you know, I choose to see the good in them.

“Kasi I know naman, they mean well, e. I mean, you have to understand that passion comes from something deep, right?

“So I respect it. It’s their opinion but maybe we can work and come together for the creative industry. Yun na lang ang sasabihin ko, ano…”

How did he feel when Toni was being criticized earlier this year?

“Well, I think what people need to understand, whatever happens to Toni also happens to me,” said Director Paul during the mediacon on December 5, 2022, Monday, at the Winford Manila Resort and Casino.”

“I mean, we’re married, we’re one and you know… of course as a husband, you need to validate also what she is going through.”