Those who miss seeing RS Francisco in the small and big screen should not worry.
The awarded actor-director known for “Bhoy Intsik,” and “M Buttefly,” is doing quite alright.
He is, in fact, quite busy.
More than most of us, actually.
Aside from the continuous demands being the president of Frontrow, a popular multilevel marketing company he founded several years back with Sam Verzosa, RS has his hands full with his RS Luxxe Wear (RSLW).
“I’ve been busy doing charity works as well,” RS related. “Nagsimula na rin ako mag-vlog.”
He has also invested in several bars, including Rampa Drag Club and Karma Lounge, among many others.
“I am involved in many other clubs and bars pero Rampa is my baby,” said RS. “Actually our baby. Marami kaming magpa-partners dito. It is meant to be a haven for the LGBTQ++ community and for drag queens looking for a permanent venue to perform in.”
Apart from RS, Rampa involves Drag Race Philippines Season 1 Winner Precious Paula Nicole, Drag Race superstars Vinas de Luxe and Brigiding, singer-songwriter Ice Seguerra, actress-producer Liza Diño, Cecille Bravo, and Loui Gene Cabel.
“We thought of putting it up in QC para meron naman dito, hindi na kailangan lumayo pa ng mga gusto manood ng drag shows,” RS explained.
He added, “Gusto naming ma-uplift ang drag as art talaga. Kaya nga we make huge effort na mag-stage ng mga shows na hindi basta-basta.”
And how about Karma?
“Well it’s much older and more established than Rampa. Ang Karma naman ang paboritong hangout ng mga young ones. We feature live music there,” shared RS.
“May bago kaming pinaplano na club pero sa Bali, Indonesia naman,” RS intimated.
Are these ventures the reason why he is not as visible in TV and movies?
“Partly, yeah ‘cause the businesses I put up keep me quite busy then there’s the charity work, Frontrow, but, the thing is, nawalan na rin talaga ako ng gana sa pag-arte.”
Asked why, he said, “I don’t know, parang nawala na lang. Maybe because I’m busy? I don’t know talaga. Maybe someday, magbago ihip ng hangin, who knows? Pero sa ngayon, I don’t feel the need to go back to acting. I’m just too busy.”
