Priscilla Meirelles opens up about split with John Estrada: “I tried too hard”

• Priscilla Meirelles opened up in an interview about her decision to end her marriage with John Estrada
• The beauty queen shared that she tried hard to make the relationship work but eventually realized letting go was necessary for her growth
• She explained that the breakup did not feel like a defeat but rather like closing a chapter of a book, describing it as the end of a cycle and the beginning of a new life
• Now, the former beauty queen says she is moving forward with hope and strength, choosing to see the experience as a fresh start instead of a loss

Priscilla Meirelles has finally spoken candidly about her decision to part ways with husband John Estrada, describing the separation not as a failure but as a personal turning point in her life.

In an emotional interview on the YouTube channel of Amy Austria-Ventura, the former beauty queen reflected on how hard she fought to save the relationship before ultimately realizing that letting go was necessary for her own growth. Priscilla admitted she used to view the breakup as defeat, but over time, her perspective shifted into something gentler and more empowering. For her, the end of the marriage felt less like losing and more like closing a chapter that had simply run its course.

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“Oh gosh, I tried too hard. Because ayoko talagang natatalo ako… Na-realize ko, that was not a loss… That was just a closing of a book. Parang if you are a book, mako-close mo ang chapter. That was the end of a cycle, not the end of my life. Actually, it’s just the beginning.”

Priscilla and John first tied the knot in 2011 after a whirlwind romance that caught public attention. Their marriage lasted for more than a decade and brought them a daughter, Anechka, whom Priscilla gave birth to in 2012. Throughout the years, the couple faced several publicized challenges, including breakup rumors and reconciliations, before eventually deciding to go their separate ways. Despite the split, Priscilla has remained focused on co-parenting their daughter and rebuilding her life with strength and clarity.

Now, the Brazilian-Filipino actress and former Miss Earth winner says she is embracing this new season with hope, describing it as a fresh beginning rather than an ending. For Priscilla, the story is not about heartbreak anymore, but about rediscovering herself, page by page.

John Estrada is a famous and veteran actor in the Philippines. In his personal life, John was first married to actress Janice de Belen, and together they have four children, Inah, Moira, Kaila, and Yuan, before their marriage was annulled in 2004, years later he tied the knot with Brazilian beauty queen Priscilla Meirelles in 2011, and the couple welcomed their daughter Sammanta Anechka.

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Months ago, the former couple shared what many described as a rare family moment when they reunited to watch Anechka perform in a school play, proudly posing with her backstage and cheering her on, with John posting a warm message saying they would always be proud of their daughter despite their separation.

Earlier, John also showed his support for daughter Kaila Estrada amid dating rumors linking her to Daniel Padilla, stressing that she is already an adult capable of making her own choices, and making it clear that he trusts her judgment and prefers to stay out of telling her story.

Source: KAMI.com.gh