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Mark auditioned for Starstruck with nothing but grit, prayers and the desire to help his parents financially. His folks were swindled in a pyramid scam and now the Herras family relies on Mark’s income from the show. Keeping his parents in mind and with the support of his increasing admirers, this La Sallite doggedly worked his way through wearisome weeks while slowly assimilating the novel experience of being a star.He’s managed to catch people’s eyes because of his kakulitan, something that’s been working to his advantage lately. His naughty and genial front however hides a commendable side to the seventeener—an unflagging spirit born out of deep love for his parents. “I won’t give up coz this is the only way I can help my parents,” he says.Whereas others would think of jumping ship especially if the going gets too tough, Mark, on the other hand, doesn’t even entertain such thoughts. “I get so weary but I always stay positive. Before I even say the words ‘hindi ko na kaya.’ I always remind myself that I’m doing this for my family. I have confidence in myself so dere-derecho lang.”Starstruck, he observed, had brought out skills that he never even thought he had. And when they named Lolit Solis as his manager, Mark couldn’t be any happier. With all the changes that happened to his life after Starstruck, he claimed that he wouldn’t just leave GMA 7 for other networks that would offer him bigger promises. Mark’s fiercely loyal to his family; it’s to be hoped that this loyalty extends to his GMA family.Thus, a new star is born, as he is the sole survivor from the males in Starstruck.from a friend