Mika Salamanca, may tapat na pag-amin tungkol sa kanyang acting sa ‘Hotel 88’

Published 12 Oct 2026 at 6:10 PM

by Rose Dabu

3 min read

Mika Salamanca opened up about accepting criticism of her acting in “The Secrets of Hotel 88” and taking steps to improve
During her appearance on “Your Honor,” the actress admitted that she was also unhappy with the performance she saw on television
Rather than dwell on the negative comments, she attended acting workshops with support from her management
Friends in the industry offered encouragement and helped the young star build confidence in her abilities

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Mika Salamanca admitted that she understood the criticism of her acting in “The Secrets of Hotel 88” because she had also noticed weaknesses in her performance.

Speaking on “Your Honor,” the actress recalled watching the final edit of the series and feeling dissatisfied with what she saw. Although friends reassured her, she explained that she could be especially critical of her own work.

The conversation focused on how she handled the negative feedback and what she decided to do afterward. For Mika, acknowledging that she needed improvement became a reason to seek help and attend workshops.

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She shared that some of her friends in showbiz tried to comfort her by saying, “Okay naman, okay naman.” Among those who offered support were fellow actors Xyriel Manabat and Will Ashley.

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Their encouragement mattered to her, but it did not erase her own assessment of her acting. Watching herself in the finished scenes gave her a clearer idea of why viewers had questions about her performance.

The celebrity also recalled reading comments questioning whether she deserved to be part of the series. She said she accepted the criticism about her acting instead of insisting that there was nothing to improve.

Some remarks went beyond her performance and included comments about her appearance. However, her account of the experience centered on the action she could take to develop her skills.

Mika explained that simply answering the comments or allowing herself to remain upset would not help her move forward. She decided to put her energy into learning.

“Okay sige, workshop tayo,” she recalled telling herself.

According to the actress, Sparkle and her management helped arrange workshops for her. She expressed appreciation for the people who guided her as she worked on her acting.

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Her actor friends also became a source of support during that process. Beyond offering reassurance, they helped her as she tried to become more capable and comfortable with the craft.

When discussing her progress, Mika remained modest. She indicated that she felt she could now manage a little better, without claiming that she had already mastered acting.

The star also shared her hope of showing improvement when another suitable project comes along. She wanted viewers to see the results of the work she had been putting in.

Throughout the discussion, she acknowledged both the criticism and the assistance she received. Her response was to continue preparing for opportunities where she could demonstrate what she had learned.

Mika Salamanca is a Filipino social media personality, vlogger, actress, and singer. She rose to prominence through her popular lifestyle content on YouTube before expanding her career into television appearances, acting roles, and reality shows like Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.

In another report, Mika Salamanca reflected on how her children’s book “Lipad” has allowed her to connect with and help children in various communities. The experience gave her a deeper understanding of the challenges many Filipino children face. Mika encouraged others to extend help whenever they have the means to make a difference.