Liza Soberano, huli raw Pinas sa usaping “mental health”: “We don't like to talk about it that much”

- Liza Soberano, in an interview over “Broad Ideas” podcast hosted by Rachel Bilson and Olivia Allen, expressed her opinion about the issue of “mental health” in the Philippines

- The actress said that unlike in the United States, people in the Philippines “don't really like to talk about mental health that much”

- She also said that most Pinoys consider it a “taboo topic” because she thinks “it dates all the way back to like being colonized 'cause we were colonized for so long”

- The ‘Lisa Frankenstein” co-star also talked about other aspects of Philippines culture during her interview

Liza Soberano, in an interview over “Broad Ideas” podcast, which is hosted by Rachel Bilson and Olivia Allen, expressed her opinion about “mental health” issue in the Philippines.

The ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ co-star said that unlike in America, people in the Philippines “don't really like to talk about mental health that much.”

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“I was dealing with a lot of things mentally and then I came across this company called 'Mind You' in the Philippines and they're the first I would say Mental Health Service company in the Philippines,” Liza said.

“Unlike here in the States, we're very I would say behind just in terms of like really understanding mental health and mental health issues and having like different areas to go to when you're struggling,” she added.

She also said that most Filipinos consider “mental health” as a “taboo topic.”

“It's a taboo topic because I think honestly it dates all the way back to like being colonized 'cause we were colonized for so long,” the actress said.

Liza also touched on the issue of “utang na loob,” which in her explanation meant “like you're forever in debt to just be grateful for whatever it is that you have.”

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Liza Soberano is a Fil-Am actress, singer, endorser, and model. She has starred in various TV series and movies, which include 'Forevermore,' 'Dolce Amore,' and 'Bagani,' among others. The actress left her home talent center, ABS-CBN’s Star Magic, to pursue a career in Hollywood.

Recently, Liza came out as an absolute stunner as she attended Lisa Frankenstein's premiere in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. She joined the movie's lead stars Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse, director Zelda Williams, and screenwriter Diablo Cody at the event. Several videos and photos of Liza attending the premiere night also made the rounds on social media. Numerous netizens then gushed over the Filipino-American actress's look while gracing the red carpet.

In another interview published on the social media channel of Universal Pictures Philippines, admitted that one of her inspirations is international star Dolly de Leon. It was Dolly herself who asked the question about Liza's excitement over her break into Hollywood. She explained that when the trailer of the movie dropped, she felt as though a thorn had been taken off her chest. The actress also said that she is proud that she is part of a community trying to represent the Philippines in the international movie scene.

Source: KAMI.com.gh