Golden Cañedo, nilinaw ang mga haka-haka tungkol sa limang taong showbiz hiatus

Published 16 Jul 2026 at 8:35 PM

by Triz Pereña

4 min read

Golden Cañedo finally addressed the rumors surrounding her five-year absence from showbiz
During her guest appearance on "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" on July 15, she opened up about what really prompted her to step away from the entertainment industry
Golden clarified that her return to Cebu was a family decision made during the pandemic while she also chose to continue her studies
She likewise denied speculation that her former non-showbiz boyfriend influenced her decision

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First-ever "The Clash" Grand Champion Golden Cañedo addressed long-standing speculations surrounding her five-year hiatus from showbiz, clarifying that her decision to return to Cebu in 2021 was made by her family during the COVID-19 pandemic and was never the result of being removed from the entertainment industry.

Golden Cañedo, nilinaw ang mga haka-haka tungkol sa limang taong showbiz hiatus (Screenshot from Fast Talk with Boy Abunda via GMA Network)
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Golden spoke about the issue during her guest appearance on "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda" on Wednesday, July 15, where she looked back on the period when she stepped away from the spotlight after gaining recognition as the inaugural winner of the singing competition.

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During the interview, host Boy Abunda asked Golden why she decided to return to Cebu in 2021. The singer explained that continuing her education, along with her family's decision during the pandemic, became her priority at the time.

"Nag-aral po ako but at the same time, talagang desisyon po ng parents ko kasi pandemic po 'yon."

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Boy then brought up rumors that circulated after her departure from showbiz, including claims that she had allegedly been removed rather than choosing to leave on her own.

Golden firmly denied those speculations, stressing that both she and her family had made the decision together and that pursuing her studies was an important factor behind her move.

"Ay, hindi po 'yon totoo. During that time po, 'yung mga naririnig ko po na gano'n hindi po 'yon totoo kasi desisyon talaga ng family ko, at the same time, desisyon ko rin po talagang mag-aral."

The conversation also touched on another rumor that linked her return to Cebu to her former non-showbiz boyfriend. Boy asked whether there was any truth to claims that she went back because of him or because he did not want her to continue her career.

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Golden dismissed the speculation, explaining that their family home has always been in Cebu and that living there simply made them feel more comfortable. She also clarified that her former boyfriend had no role in her decision.

"Hindi naman po sa gano'n... Doon po kasi 'yung bahay talaga namin sa Cebu, so mas comfortable po kami do'n, pero hindi po talaga desisyon ng ex-boyfriend ko."

With her clarification, Golden put to rest the rumors that had surrounded her absence from the entertainment industry, reiterating that her move back to Cebu was driven by her family's decision during the pandemic and her desire to continue her education, rather than by the speculations that had circulated over the years.

Watch the full interview below:

Golden Cañedo is a Filipino pop singer who rose to national fame as the inaugural grand champion of GMA Network's reality singing competition, "The Clash," in 2018. Following her victory, she became a prominent Kapuso recording artist.

As previously reported by KAMI, Golden earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, marking a major milestone as she pursued a different career path. The singer reflected on the sacrifices, sleepless nights, and emotional challenges she faced while completing her studies. She said the achievement represents not the end of her journey, but the start of a new chapter in her life.