Denise Laurel opens up about son’s father, being a single mom

• Denise Laurel shared that she became a single mother at 23 and initially felt pressure and self-judgment but her family supported her and treated her son as a blessing

• The actress explained she chose not to marry her son’s biological father because she felt he was not the right partner and wanted to prioritize her son’s best interests

• During the pandemic, her son Bukie began asking about his biological father and Denise said she has always sent updates like photos and videos to the father

• She revealed that the father a foreign national is not currently in touch but she is open to him being present if he fully commits to fatherhood

Actress Denise Laurel recently opened up in an interview with Karen Davila about her experiences and struggles as a single mother, which began when she gave birth at the age of 23. She admitted that she was harder on herself than her family was, feeling the pressure of raising a child while unmarried, but ultimately found strength in her family’s support, who treated her son as a blessing from the very start.

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Denise explained that she chose not to marry the biological father of her son because she felt he was not the right partner and believed that making decisions with her son’s best interests at heart was the most important thing.

“Something in my heart was telling me that he wasn't the one. I had to do what was right for my son.“

She shared that her son, Davian Alejandro or Bukie, began asking about his biological father during the pandemic, and while Denise has always made sure to send updates and share moments with the father, the two are currently not in touch.

“Yung unang beses na tinanong niya ako about his biological father, and I think that was around the time with the pandemic, he asked if his father was a good person. He asked what kind of person he was. He asked what his interests were. And hindi ko pinagkakait 'yun. And kahit na sa biological father niya, for years and years at a time, nagpapadala ako ng pictures, nagpapadala ako ng videos, lahat,

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The actress revealed that her son’s father, a foreign national, has not been present in their lives, but she is open to the possibility of him being involved if he decides to fully embrace fatherhood. Denise emphasized that what matters most to her is ensuring her son grows up surrounded by people who will love, guide, and help him become the best person he can be.

"They are not in touch. But I did tell him na kapag ready na siya maging tatay and maging present, then he can fully come into the picture but if he can be wishy-washy, huwag muna.”

Denise Laurel is a Filipino actress who has starred in several teleseryes including “Playhouse,” “La Luna Sangre,” and “The Better Half.” She comes from a family of politicians being the great-granddaughter of former President Jose P. Laurel.

In another report, Denise debunked a post that uses her to promote a coffee brand she is not affiliated with. The actress took to Instagram to expose the misleading post that uses her photos at a restaurant. In a lengthy caption, Denise expressed being upset and feeling used by the owner of the post. The wellness company that produces the said coffee then apologized to Denise and assured that they will investigate who initiated the post.

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Earlier, she took to social media to share the time when she experienced bullying from her peers. The actress said that oftentimes, the object of their teasing and bullying was the shape and size of her lips. She revealed that she has experienced being called names like duckie, mojacko, and arrow-lips. Denise said she is sharing her experience to give courage and self-confidence to those who went through or continue to go through similar situations.

Source: KAMI.com.gh