Liza Soberano: “Filipinos always like to say we're so resilient, but we're just people pleasers”

- Liza Soberano, in an interview over “Broad Ideas” podcast, said “Filipinos always like to say we're so resilient when it comes to facing challenges and whatever”

- However, the actress said “but it's actually like we're just people pleasers”

- The ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ co-star also pointed out that Filipinos “don’t like complaining,” nor talk about their hardships or anything

- She also pointed out that Filipinos try their “best to be happy at all times,” but the actress also expressed belief it’s just a façade in the Philippines

Liza Soberano, in a recent interview over the “Broad Ideas” podcast, said that “Filipinos always like to say we're so resilient when it comes to facing challenges and whatever.”

However, she indicated that in reality, “it's actually like we're just people pleasers.”

“Filipinos always like to say we're so resilient when it comes to facing challenges and whatever but it's actually like we're just people pleasers,” Liza said.

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She then pointed out that Pinoys don’t like complaining or talking about their hardships because in her opinon everything needed to be happy and pleasand all the time, adding that it’s not the way the world works.

“We don't like complaining. We don't like talking about our hardships or anything,” the actress said.

“Everything has to be happy and pleasant at all times. And that's just not the way the world works,” she added.

The ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ co-star also said that Filipinos try their best to be happy all the time but she expressed opinion that it might just be a kind of façade in the Philippines.

“Obviously, we try our best to be happy at all times but in the Philippines I think it's kind of a facade sometimes like you don't want to talk about the bad, it just has to be perfect all the time,” Liza said.

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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.

In the same interview over “Broad Ideas” podcast with Rachel Bilson and Olivia Allen, gave her take on the Filipino culture of “utang na loob” or debt of gratitude. Early on, the actress was discussing about the issue of “mental health” in the Philippines and how, according to her, Filipinos consider it a “taboo topic.” As for “utang na loob,” the actress believed it’s like binding one forever in debt “to just be grateful for whatever it is that you have.” The ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ co-star also talked about other qualities of Filipinos over the course of her interview over “Broad Ideas.”

It can be recalled that Liza has made her Hollywood debut in the horror-comedy "Lisa Frankenstein.” The film's director Zelda Williams and lead stars Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse discussed working with Liza in an interview with Gretchen Fullido of ABS-CBN's "TV Patrol.” Kathryn and Cole praised Liza's professionalism and preparation, attributing it to her experience with the fast-paced production schedules of Filipino movies and shows. Director Zelda expressed admiration for Liza's portrayal of the character Taffy, stating that no other actor could have done it as well.

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