Bela Padilla apologizes after sharing her realizations about living in London
- Bela Padilla briefly apologized during her most-recent interview with Karen Davila
- During the 27-minute video, Karen asked Bela how her life was like living in London
- Giving it thought, Bela talked about the "efficiency" of being in a first-world country
- At one point, she shared some of her frustrations, and said sorry for using such word
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Bela Padilla, a Filipina actress-director, recently opened up about her life in London and the realizations she gained while living abroad. In a 27-minute interview with broadcast journalist Karen Davila, which was uploaded on Karen's official YouTube channel, Bela shared her candid thoughts on comparing life in the Philippines to her experiences overseas, in a first-world one.
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During the conversation, Karen asked, "Would you say na simple ang buhay mo dun?" referring to her life in London. Giving the question much thought, Bela admitted that while her life abroad was simple, it also felt "grand" because of the efficiency and progress she witnessed firsthand.
"Simple pero enggrande because I saw so many things that I wouldn't see here. I would watch plays that were full-on productions, I got to experience a first-world country, the efficiency of a first-world country that you know... sadly, now that I'm back, I see that we're still so so far away from."
The actress also emphasized that Filipinos don't even need to look as far as Europe to see progress. She mentioned how nearby countries already showcase developments that the Philippines has yet to achieve, citing Thailand, another South East Asia country in the clip.
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"You don't even have to go far to see that. Just go to Thailand and see how much progress is there. My dad was living in Thailand for 30 years before he passed away in 2023," she said.
However, Bela's most striking admission came when she reflected on how living abroad reshaped her perspective on Filipino society and culture. She candidly described how staying too long in the Philippines can create a narrow worldview and briefly apologized for using the word "stupid."
"That also opened my mind, I feel like... one thing I really realized also when I moved to London is living in the Philippines really puts you in a bubble, and it makes us stupid. Sorry for the term, but it makes us stupid," the actress told Karen, apologizing in the viral interview.
She elaborated further, pointing out the lack of interest among many Filipinos in global matters.
"We have no interest in anything global, like there's no interest here in global news, we're so self-centered here. We only focus on our own problems. That's something that frustrates me so much, kasi when I stepped out, I realized how there's so many things happening, both good and bad."
Her honest words sparked reflection among fans and viewers, many of whom praised her for speaking her truth and shedding light on the importance of broadening perspectives beyond local issues. Some also pointed out that her observations reflect a sentiment shared by many Filipinos who have lived, studied, or worked abroad and then returned home after quite some time away.
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Bela Padilla is a Filipino actress, screenwriter, and director known for her versatility and depth in acting. Some of her most notable performances include lead roles in films such as 100 Tula Para Kay Stella, Meet Me in St. Gallen, and On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets. In her personal life, she is also the niece of action star Robin Padilla. Over the years, Bela transitioned from supporting roles to lead roles, solidifying her place in Philippine cinema. Beyond acting and writing, she has also ventured into directing and producing, further proving her creative range in show business.
As previously reported by KAMI, Bela Padilla became a topic of discussion online because of her Instagram story. Recently, she posted a video where she was at a film viewing. While watching, the actress noticed something in the crowd that amused fans. Because of this, Bela asked for help from students as well as netizens.
Meanwhile, Bela Padilla has once again inspired several netizens on social media. Earlier, ABS-CBN reported how Bela talked about her heart and how it has been faring. It is worth noting that Bela previously confirmed her split with Norman Bay to the public. Following this news, Bela's honesty touched the hearts of many.
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