Snooky Serna’s candid admission about the past: “I became arrogant”

• Veteran actress Snooky Serna openly admitted on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” that she became arrogant at the height of her showbiz career

• Snooky, who began her career at age three, described how success “got into her head,” leading to a period where she delusionally felt she was “fighting the system”

• The actress expressed profound gratitude for a realization that all worldly things are “temporal,” leading her to take full responsibility for her past missteps and embrace humility

• Despite challenges, Snooky affirmed her current stability and resilience, attributing her enduring presence in the industry to “God’s good grace”

Veteran actress Snooky Serna, a familiar face in Philippine showbiz for five decades, recently offered a candid reflection on how fame impacted her earlier years.

In a revealing interview on "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," Snooky openly admitted to becoming arrogant during the peak of her career, a common pitfall for those who achieve early and immense success in the entertainment industry.

Serna's journey in show business began remarkably early. At just three years old, she debuted in the 1970 film "Wanted: Perfect Mother," quickly earning recognition as a child actress.

Her talent and charm propelled her into a prominent career that has spanned five decades, making her a enduring presence in Philippine cinema and television.

During her recent conversation with "King of Talk" Boy Abunda on Thursday, July 3, the host directly posed the question: "At the peak, Kookie [Snooky's nickname], and let's just go back a little bit, yumabang ka?" (At the peak, Kookie, and let's just go back a little bit, did you become arrogant?)

Without hesitation, Serna provided a forthright "Yes." She elaborated on how stardom's intoxicating effects led her down a path of self-importance.

"Hay nako, Tito Boy, for a long time, talagang it got into my head," she confessed. "Delusionally, I thought that akala ko para bang I was just fighting for my rights, Ako ay isang pained artist, and I was fighting the system." (Oh my, Tito Boy, for a long time, it really got into my head. Delusionally, I thought I was just fighting for my rights, that I was a pained artist, and I was fighting the system.)

This self-perception, common among celebrities grappling with immense public scrutiny and demanding industry pressures, often leads to misunderstandings and strained relationships.

Serna's career experienced various phases, from her prolific output as a teen idol in the 1980s, often paired with actors like Gabby Concepcion, to more mature and critically acclaimed roles later on.

Her candor about past struggles with pride adds another layer to her public narrative, aligning with a growing trend among veteran artists to share lessons learned from their long careers.

Despite the challenges and personal missteps she admitted to, the actress expressed profound gratitude that, after all her experiences, she believes a higher power ultimately guided her back to humility and stability.

She articulated a key realization that reshaped her perspective: "That any time, any time, He can just take it all away.

The oxygen in my lungs, everything around me, it's all temporal, temporary, temporal, so I have nothing to boast about." This spiritual awakening underscored her understanding of life's transient nature and the impermanence of worldly accolades.

Snooky’s journey through self-awareness culminated in her taking full responsibility for her past actions.

"I'm very, very grateful that after all the things, the cr4p that I put myself through, it's not anyone's fault. It's my fault. It's my own doing, wala akong ibang sinisisi kung di ang sarili ko," she declared. (It's not anyone's fault. It's my fault. It's my own doing, I blame no one but myself.)

This acceptance of accountability, rather than deflecting blame, showcased her personal growth. She concluded with a resilient statement about her current state, emphasizing divine grace: "Buo pa din ako, somehow, nandito pa rin ako, Tito Boy, I'm still standing, I'm still talking to you, Tito Boy, and it's all in God's good grace.” (I am still whole, somehow, I am still here, Tito Boy, I'm still standing, I'm still talking to you, Tito Boy, and it's all in God's good grace.)

Snooky’s open admission offers a valuable lesson on the transformative power of humility and gratitude, especially for those navigating the complexities of fame.

Her longevity in the industry, coupled with her willingness to share personal struggles, has solidified her image as an enduring and resilient figure in Philippine entertainment.

Maria Milagros "Snooky" Sumayao Serna, popularly known as Snooky Serna, is a TV actress dubbed the "Eternal Star" by local media. Some of her notable films include Anak ni Waray, Anak ni Biday (1984), Blusang Itim (1986), and Rosa Mistica.

In a 2018 article by KAMI, it noted that the actress is a member of the Iglesia Ni Cristo. However, she is in a relationship with former Bulacan Vice Governor Ramon Villarama, a Catholic. The actress opened up about the dilemma she faces because of her complicated love life.

During the same year, Snooky also revealed the reason for her separation with her ex-husband, actor Ricardo Cepeda. She revealed it was her mental illness that was the culprit. She added that their financial difficulties contributed to their problems as a couple.

Source: KAMI.com.gh