Cup of Joe vocalist Gian Bernardino, inaming naging biktima ng bullying; ikinuwento ang karanasan

• Cup of Joe vocalist Gian Bernardino reflected on his personal journey during his guest appearance on Eva Le Queen's podcast Evangelism
• As he shared the advice he would give to his younger self, Gian said he has learned the importance of finding validation from within instead of seeking approval from others
• He said this realization came after looking back on experiences where he constantly tried to please everyone
• Gian also revealed that he was bullied after returning to the Philippines from Qatar for senior high school, saying he became an easy target because of how others perceived him

Cup of Joe vocalist Gian Bernardino shared a personal reflection about self-worth and one of the most difficult experiences in his life during his guest appearance on Eva Le Queen's podcast Evangelism.

During the conversation, Gian was asked what advice he would give to his younger self. Looking back on his past, he admitted that many of his experiences were shaped by his desire to gain the approval of other people. Over time, however, he realized that genuine confidence and happiness begin with accepting and loving oneself rather than constantly seeking validation from others.

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Reflecting on that realization, he said, “My experiences all had one thing in common: I wanted to please everyone. If ever na makausap ko ang younger self ko, [ang sasabihin ko], ‘Ang validation lang na kailangan mo [comes] from yourself. All you have to do is learn to love yourself first. Everything will follow. Hindi mo kailangang pilitin ‘yung mga bagay kasi the universe will grant what you ask for.’”

Gian explained that this mindset was shaped by the lessons he learned through various challenges in life, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing self-love instead of relying on the opinions of others.

The singer also looked back on a painful chapter from his teenage years, revealing that he experienced bullying after returning to the Philippines from Qatar.

According to Gian, he lived in Qatar from 2004 until 2017 before moving back to the country to attend senior high school. The transition was not easy, as he became a target of bullying because of how others perceived him.

Recalling that experience, he shared, “Nasa Qatar kami from 2004 to 2017. Nung umuwi ako ng Pinas for senior high school, naka-encounter ako ng bullying. They saw a soft boy na madaling awayin kaya parang naging easy target.”

Despite those hardships, Gian's reflections highlighted how the challenges he faced helped shape his perspective on self-worth and resilience. His message underscored the importance of finding validation from within and embracing oneself instead of trying to meet everyone's expectations.

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Edgar Gian P. Bernardino is a Filipino singer, songwriter, and actor who rose to prominence as a founding member and co-lead vocalist of the popular pop-rock band Cup of Joe. Born in 2001, he has recently expanded his artistic footprint by making his music video directorial debut and officially launching a solo acting career.

Last June, Gian officially became part of Viva Entertainment after signing talent management and film contracts. He revealed that acting had always been his first passion, even before he pursued a career in music. Gian also assured fans that his acting career would not affect his commitment to Cup of Joe. As part of his new journey, he shared that he would also be saying goodbye to his signature red hair.

In February, Maris Racal went viral after posting photos on Instagram featuring the Cup of Joe vocalist. The images showed Maris holding a bouquet of flowers while Gian rested his head on her shoulder.

Source: KAMI.com.gh