Although she has been in show biz for 25 years now, it's only in recent years that Nikki Valdez has started to feel that she's finally reaching her peak---like "wine that gets better with age." "I feel like there's more trust from producers and writers because I have, somehow, already proven what I'm capable of in terms of work. Back then, I just accepted whatever was given to me. But I'm at a point in my career where I know I can be trusted to do more substantial roles," she told the Inquirer in a recent interview. "I hope it continues that way," the 43-year-old actress said. "I love trying different kinds of projects that will be memorable to viewers. I hope to cont...Keep on reading: Nikki starting to live her ‘dream’ after 25 years in the biz