Angelica Panganiban gets real on her mental health struggles during peak of acting career

• Angelica Panganiban candidly opened up about her past mental health struggles during an interview with Alyssa Valdez
• The actress admitted she once felt lost and emotionally exhausted despite being surrounded by success and cheerful people
• Angelica reflected on the emotional toll of acting intense scenes daily and how it affected her personal identity
• Now, the actress says she finds fulfillment in her life as a wife and mother alongside her partner Gregg Homan and their daughter Amila

Angelica Panganiban gave an emotional and deeply honest reflection about her mental health struggles during her guest appearance on the vlog of volleyball star Alyssa Valdez. During the candid conversation, Angelica opened up about the emotional and psychological toll that came with working in the entertainment industry at the height of her career.

According to the actress, constantly portraying emotionally intense scenes in films and television projects eventually affected her mental well-being.

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“Parang sa isang eksena namatayan kami. Tapos sa susunod na eksena, sobrang saya namin. Tapos ’yung susunod na eksena na-molestya kami. So uuwi ka ng bahay, ang dami ng nangyari sayo mentally. Hindi ka talaga nakakatulog,” Angelica shared.

She explained that the emotional burden of repeatedly stepping into traumatic situations onscreen can deeply affect actors behind the scenes.

“Kaya may mga nagiging adik, na-re-rehab, nasisira ’yung buhay nila. Kasi hindi nila alam kung paano i-numb ’yung sarili nila pag-uwi nila ng bahay. Para siyang black hole, pag pinasok mo ‘yun, pwede ka niyang higupin, ta’s magiging masamang tao ka na lang din,” she added.

The actress also admitted that despite being surrounded by successful projects and positive people, she still experienced feelings of emptiness and emotional confusion.

“Sino mag-aakala na may chance ka at makakaramdam ka nang depression or ng kaguluhan sa isip mo habang surrounded ka ng masasayahing tao. Pero wala eh, nangyari lang talaga siya,” she recalled.

Angelica further revealed that she once confided in fellow actor John Prats because she no longer recognized herself.

“Sabi ko kay John, ‘Hindi ko na kilala ang sarili ko.’ Ang dami kong ginagawa tapos napo-portray ko ang sarili ko with flying colors. Pero si Angelica, wala na siya. Nasa’n siya? Iyak ako nang iyak,” she said emotionally.

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The actress also reflected on the stigma surrounding mental health during the earlier years of her career.

“Noon, kapag sinabi mong you need help, sasabihin ng mga tao baliw ka, maluwag na ‘yung turnilyo sa utak mo, kaya mo ‘yan, toughen up. So naalala ko nung nanghingi ako ng ganu’ng help, ganu’n ’yung binalik sa akin,” she shared.

Angelica admitted she was surprised to discover that success alone could not automatically bring fulfillment or peace.

“Ah eto na pala ’yun? Ito na ’yung success? Mula pagkabata ko, pinangarap ko, pinaghirapan ko. Bakit hindi ka happy? Happy ka, pero bakit parang may kulang,” she reflected.

“Hindi pala doon umikot ang mundo mo. Nagulat lang ako na ’yun pala siya,” she added.

Now, Angelica Panganiban says her priorities and perspective in life have significantly changed. The actress is now focused on her family life with her longtime partner Gregg Homan and their daughter, Amila Sabine Homan. Angelica shares glimpses of motherhood online and has openly expressed how becoming a mother gave her a deeper sense of purpose and emotional grounding. Gregg, a businessman and surfer, has also become a familiar figure to fans through Angelica’s social media posts and interviews.

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Many netizens praised Angelica’s honesty, with supporters appreciating her openness about mental health struggles in an industry often associated with glamour and success.

Angelica Panganiban is a multi-awarded Filipina actress and comedienne who first rose to fame as a child star. Throughout the years, she successfully evolved from dramatic roles into becoming one of the most recognizable names in Philippine romantic comedy and television. Today, she continues to balance her enduring career in entertainment while embracing her role as a devoted mother and partner.

Previously, Angelica warned the public about a fake Facebook page pretending to represent Mangrove Resort Hotel in an alleged online scam. The actress posted an official advisory clarifying that scammers were impersonating the resort and reportedly collecting payments from unsuspecting victims. She urged the public to double-check official pages and remain cautious online.

Earlier, Angelica also made headlines after admitting during an appearance on Oh My Gan! that she sometimes encounters younger artists in showbiz whom she perceives as overly proud. The actress clarified that not all newcomers behave that way but noted that simple gestures of respect, such as greeting senior artists, were more common during their generation.

Source: KAMI.com.gh