Liza Soberano tearfully recalls meeting her dad for the first time: "It was so uncomfortable"

• Liza Soberano has stirred a huge online buzz after opening up about her dark past
• Earlier, she was featured in Sarah Bahbah's 'Can I Come In?' on the YouTube site
• There, Liza talked about her childhood, and how it has greatly affected her as well
• At one point, she also mentioned her father, and how she didn't like him at all

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Liza Soberano, a Filipina actress, has stirred a huge online buzz after courageously opening up about her dark past and childhood, sharing how she managed to survive those difficult years.

Recently, Liza was featured in Sarah Bahbah's Can I Come In? on YouTube, described as "a podcast-cinema-documentary hybrid." In the 56-minute video, she tearfully recounted her early life struggles, including the time she and her brother, Justin, were sent to the Philippines when she was just 10 years old, one that she had "strongly opposed" which stunned many viewers.

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"My grandparents faced like a very bad financial setback," Liza recalled, explaining how her grandmother had to quit work to care for her husband. "My grandma had to quit her job because she had to take care of my grandpa, and because of that, they made the decision to send me and my brother to the Philippines to meet our dad for the first time, and I strongly opposed to this."

Opening up about her reluctance, Liza admitted that she did not like her father, "I didn't like my dad at all. I didn't grow up with him. I knew of him, I would talk to him on the phone from time to time, but I wasn't... I could never imagine myself going to the Philippines and living with him."

She further revealed the emotional discomfort she felt during that period. "It was so uncomfortable because he demanded so much from me as a daughter that I feel was like unmerited because he wasn't around," the actress explained in the raw video on YouTube.

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The video has since gone viral on social media, with netizens expressing overwhelming support for Liza, praising her bravery in speaking out and sharing her truth. Many have lauded her for shedding light on the realities of childhood trauma and the resilience it takes to overcome it.

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Liza Soberano is a Filipino actress, recognized as one of the most influential artists of her generation. Her breakthrough came in 2014 with the romantic comedy TV series Forevermore, in which she starred opposite Enrique Gil. This pairing, known as the 'LizQuen' love team, became a major hit and propelled her into mainstream stardom. Beyond acting, she has been celebrated for her beauty, ranking highly in international "most beautiful faces" lists, and has served as the face of numerous brands. She has also been recognized for speaking out on social and industry issues.

As previously reported by KAMI in 2024, Liza Soberano, in an interview over Preview Magazine, shed new light over why she left Careless. It can be recalled that it was confirmed she already left Careless. She said that the focus of Careless was always music. The actress then clarified that the goal was to build her own team and slowly shift to international opportunities afterwards.

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Meanwhile, during the same year, Liza Soberano's name went under the spotlight after James Reid, in an interview with Ogie Diaz, aired a message to her. It can be recalled that Careless, a talent agency co-founded by James, announced that Liza is no longer part of the company. James then clarified that he and Liza are on good terms and expressed his heartwarming message for Liza. The actor wished Liza the best and stressed that his team would always be there for her.

Source: KAMI.com.gh