Angelica Panganiban on why she agreed to do theater: "Para maitawid ko ang pagluluksa"

Friday, July 04, 2025 at 10:30 PM

by Chris Franco

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Angelica Panganiban has made waves online with her latest online post
Earlier, Angelica reflected on her 32-year journey in local show business
She then talked about her theater debut with 'Don't Meow for Me, Catriona'
However, netizens turned emotional after knowing her reason for doing the play

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Angelica Panganiban, a well-known Filipina actress, has recently made waves online after she finally revealed the deeply personal reason behind her decision to take on the role of Phoebe in Ryan Machado's Don't Meow For Me, Catriona, which has since earned praise from the people.

This marked her long-awaited theater debut, which premiered at the Virgín Labfest (VLF) this year. The announcement of Angelica's participation in the festival was met with excitement and praise, with several celebrities—like Kim Chiu—showing their support by attending the show.

Angelica Panganiban on why she agreed to do theater: "Para maitawid ko ang pagluluksa" — Photos: @iamangelicap, @patdy11 on Instagram
Source: Instagram

On Instagram, Angelica reflected on her 32-year journey in the entertainment industry and shared that doing theater had always been a dream of hers, "32 years na pala ako sa industriya. Pero alam talaga ni Lord kung ano ang laman ng puso mo. Lalo pa kapag pinagkalat mo sa mga friends mo. Katulad ni Direk @andoyr1973 na palagi kong sinasabihan na gusto ko talaga mag-teatro. Dalawang dula ang tinanggihan ko bago mangyari ito. Wala pa akong lakas ng loob noon."

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While she had turned down previous opportunities due to fear and self-doubt, Angelica said everything changed when she read the script for Don't Meow For Me, Catriona by Machado.

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She admitted that the play's message struck a chord with her, especially after the passing of her mother, Annabelle 'Ebela' Panganiban, in August 2024 at the age of 61. "Mula nang mabasa ko ang dula ni sir @muchadoaboutryan, hindi maalis sa isip ko ang mensahe. Kasama na rin ang pangungulila ko sa mama ko na hindi man lang nagpa-alaga. Naisip kong baka magamit ko ang materyal para maitawid ko pa ang pagluluksa. Hindi naman ako nagkamali," she shared.

By the end of her post, Angelica expressed a newfound appreciation for the craft of theater and those who work behind the scenes. "Kasama ng pangarap, materyal, napakahuhusay na bumubuo ng entablado, nagkaroon ako ng bagong respeto sa sining," she added in her heartfelt note.

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Her vulnerability and honesty have touched netizens, as fans and fellow artists alike commend her courage—not just in stepping onto the stage for the first time, but in using her art to heal.

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Angelica Panganiban is a Filipina actress, comedienne, and television host known for her talent in both drama and comedy. She started as a child actress and rose to fame through her roles in various television dramas and films. She showcased her dramatic skills in teleseryes like Pangako Sa 'Yo and The Legal Wife, where she was praised for her intense portrayals. She is also known for her comedic talent, especially in the show Banana Split. In 2022, she gave birth to her first child with her partner Gregg Homan, named Amila, marking a new chapter in her life as a mother.

As previously reported by KAMI, Angelica Panganiban couldn't believe what Con Homan had posted online. Just recently, Con proudly shared a video of his niece, Amila Sabine. In the video, Baby Bean can be seen and heard doing the viral "wat hafen Vella" trend. Angelica immediately reacted and left a comment on the post via her Instagram.