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- Bela Padilla shared that playing Nadia changed her physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, revealing how deeply the role impacted her

- She described the intense experiences Nadia endured—betrayal, abuse, trauma, and rage—highlighting the emotional weight of the two-part MMK episode

- Bela thanked the MMK team, her director, makeup artist, and the women behind the scenes who ensured her safety and emotional well-being on set

- She directly addressed the real-life Nadia, thanking her for surviving and sharing her story, and expressed hope that the portrayal would bring healing and awareness

Bela Padilla recently took to Instagram to share her deeply personal experience portraying "Nadia" in a special "Maalaala Mo Kaya" (MMK) two-part episode.

In her emotional post, Bela expressed how profoundly the role transformed her, admitting she initially believed she was strong—until she stepped into Nadia’s painful reality.

Filming Nadia’s story over just four days left a lasting impact on Bela, who described undergoing a transformation “physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.”

She detailed the extreme emotions the character endured: betrayal, abuse, hunger, paranoia, trauma, and rage.

“I still couldn’t wrap my head around what she fully went through,” she confessed.

Bela expressed gratitude to MMK, Charo Santos, and director Raz de la Torre for trusting her with such a sensitive and powerful narrative.

She also praised the crew and her makeup artist for helping bring authenticity to the role, saying looking in the mirror after makeup “already got me into character.”

Despite being surrounded by men for most of the shoot, she felt safe and supported, highlighting the presence of a “village of women” behind the scenes who consistently checked in on her well-being.

In a heartfelt message addressed directly to Nadia, Bela wrote, “Thank you for surviving. Thank you for sharing your story.”

She ended the post with a touching offer of support, hoping that Nadia—and others who watch—find healing through the telling of her story.

Bela Padilla’s portrayal is not just a performance—it’s a tribute to survival, resilience, and the healing power of storytelling.

Bela Padilla is a prominent Filipino-British actress, screenwriter, director, and producer. She began her career in the mid-2000s and has since become a notable figure in Philippine cinema and television. She hails from the renowned Padilla showbiz family. Throughout her career, Bela gained praise with performances in films such as 100 Tula Para Kay Stella and Meet Me in St. Gallen. In 2022, Bela made her directorial debut with the film 366, which she also starred in.

As previously reported by KAMI, Bela Padilla confirmed she unfollowed Piolo Pascual and Kyle Echarri. The actress then addressed fan speculation and gave an explanation as to why she unfollowed the two on social media. She said unfollowing of the actors was due to a desire to reduce her large following on the app.

Meanwhile, in March 2025, Bela Padilla publicly endorsed a proposed legislation. On Instagram, Bela reposted Sen. Risa Hontiveros' video about the 'Sandy's Act.' In her post, Bela expressed her hopes about passing the bill since it will help the people. She also highlighted concerns over the increase in box jellyfish sightings as well.

Source: KAMI.com.gh