Neri Miranda bravely responds to netizens who say she looks “haggard, older”

• Neri Naig-Miranda responded to netizens who called her haggard in a viral no-makeup video showing her gardening at home
• The celebrity entrepreneur said the comments surprised her but explained that what people saw was her authentic self just living a simple life without filters or makeup
• Neri opened up about her past insecurities and how she has now learned to accept her natural looks and embrace her imperfections
• She reminded everyone that real beauty comes from strength kindness and authenticity and encouraged women to normalize looking real and unfiltered

Actress and entrepreneur Neri Naig-Miranda took to social media to address comments from netizens who said she looked “haggard” in a recent viral video showing her tending to her plants at home, without makeup and wearing plain clothes. Neri shared that she was surprised upon waking up to numerous notifications and comments about her appearance, with some people expressing concern and others making unkind remarks.

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In a lengthy and heartfelt post, Neri opened up about her struggles with trauma and depression, explaining that what people saw in the video was her authentic self — relaxed, makeup-free, and at peace in her home routine of gardening, cooking, and doing chores. She admitted that she was never born conventionally beautiful and had long battled insecurities from being told she wasn’t attractive, even as an actress. Despite these past criticisms, she said she has learned to accept her natural looks, freckles, and imperfections, embracing what she now calls her “quiet, simple version” of beauty.

Neri reflected on her growth, saying that real beauty comes from strength, kindness, and resilience rather than perfection or filters. She also encouraged women to normalize seeing real, unfiltered faces, even when they look tired or imperfect, reminding her followers that “maybe it’s in our most unfiltered moments that we actually look the most alive.”

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Below is Neri’s full statement:

“When I woke up this morning and opened my phone, ang dami kong notifications.

Nagulat ako kase ang dami palang comments… some of them, concerned about how I look.

May nagsabi pa na, ‘Ano’ng nangyari kay Neri? Ang haggard nya.. tumanda itsura mo.’

The truth is… ang daming nangyare sa akin.. di ba? Hehe! At patuloy pa ring lumalaban sa trauma at depresyon…

I was just in my sunroom kahapon, nag-gagardening. Walang make-up. Walang filter. Hindi nag-effort para sa ibang tao. Kase ‘pag nasa bahay ako, ‘yun talaga ako… nakaduster or pajamas… nagtatanim, nagluluto, naglalaba, nagpapawis, and just living my normal life.

Hindi ako pinanganak na maganda. Alam ko na yun.. at hindi rin ako nagpapa-awa or fishing.. At matagal kong naging insecurity ‘yan nung bata pa ako.

Growing up, lagi kong naririnig, ‘Ang pangit mo,’ or ‘Ang hirap mong pagandahin.’

Kahit nung nag-artista na ako, may mga tao na nagsasabi na nahihirapan raw akong ayusan kasi mukha daw akong probinsyana. Mukhang ukay ukay mga damit ko…

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And you know what? Totoo naman.

My face has freckles, veins, uneven nose ang lips, wala akong pilikmata at kilay, at pale talaga ang face ko.

But this is my face.

Walang botox, walang filter… only me.

Baka pag 50 yrs old or senior na ako, baka mag try akong magpa botox.. or maybe not.. depende kung magiging matapang na ako sa injection, hehe!

Dati, sobrang sakit marinig na ‘ang pangit mo’.

Pero habang tumatanda ka, you realize…

So what if I’m not pretty?

So what if I don’t look like everyone else on TV or social media?

Because now, at 42, I’ve learned to love and accept this face. This body. This quiet, simple version of me.

This is the same face that smiled through pain,

the same hands that built dreams from scratch,

the same woman who faced the world even when it laughed at her.

And maybe that’s what real beauty is… the kind that’s not always seen..

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But felt in how you live, love, and rise again.

Let’s normalize seeing women without make-up.

Let’s normalize looking real, looking tired, looking human.

Because maybe… it’s in our most unfiltered moments that we actually look the most alive.”

Chito Miranda is a Filipino singer-songwriter best known as the founding member and lead vocalist of the rock band Parokya ni Edgar. The band, formed in 1993, is renowned for its blend of alternative rock, pop rock, and comedy rock, and has been a significant presence in the Philippine music scene. Beyond his work with Parokya ni Edgar, Chito has collaborated with various artists, including Gloc-9, Rico Blanco, and Ben&Ben. He also has appeared as a judge on television talent shows like Idol Philippines. In 2014, Chito Miranda married actress Neri Naig. The couple has since been active in various business ventures.

In a previous report by KAMI, Neri finally broke her silence over her controversial arrest. On March 21, Neri penned an emotional Instagram post about her ordeals in 2024. According to Neri, "Hindi ko talaga inakala na mapapasama ako sa Most Wanted sa Pilipinas." She also lamented the fact that some even took advantage of her situation back then. Neri was eventually acquitted of all the charges.

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Earlier, Chito Miranda shared on Instagram that he misses his family while touring with Parokya ni Edgar. The rock star said he feels grateful for their continued gigs but struggles with guilt and exhaustion from being away. Even during short breaks, he couldn’t fully enjoy time with loved ones due to errands and lack of rest. He posted an old photo with his family to express how much he cherishes being complete with them.

Source: KAMI.com.gh