Mika Salamanca says she has learned to ignore bashers: “Dedma talaga”

• Mika Salamanca says she no longer pays attention to bashers
• She admits she used to be “very patol” when she was younger
• The Kapuso star shared she only reacts when her family is dragged
• Salamanca says ignoring negativity helps her keep her peace

Kapuso singer and actress Mika Salamanca revealed that she has learned to turn a blind eye to bashers, a far cry from how she handled criticism when she was younger.

In an interview with King of Talk Boy Abunda earlier this week, the "Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition" Kapuso Big Winner opened up about how she deals with online negativity today.

“Before, aaminin ko, very patol ako talaga kasi bata ako nag start–– hindi ko pa naiintindihan,” Salamanca admitted. “Kasi pag may alam kang katotohanan sa sarili mo tapos makikita mo sa internet na binabash ka for a wrong view, siyempre ikaw sarili mo unang maiisip mo hindi yun totoo. Kailangan ko mag salita.”

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But years in the entertainment industry have taught her otherwise.

“Pero ngayon tumanda ako, natutunan ko na mas hindi sila pansinin kasi the more na binibigyan mo sila ng attention, the more na mag proproduce sila ng something na irereactan mo… Kaya ako ngayon, dedma talaga. Laging may ganyan,” she explained.

Prior to her stint in the PBB house, Salamanca was already a hot topic on social media, even earning the tag “Controversial Ca-Babe-Len ng Pampanga.”

She said she anticipated the challenges of public scrutiny once she entered showbiz.

“Alam ko kung ano yung pinasok ko–– alam ko yung mga kailangan kong isacrifice… Niready ko yung sarili ko sa mga bashing, sa mata ng tao, at tsaka sa loss of privacy,” she shared.

Now, Salamanca says she only speaks up when her family gets unfairly dragged into controversies, choosing peace over conflict in most cases.

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Mika Salamanca is a Filipino actress, vlogger, and social media influencer. Mika first rose to prominence as a YouTuber in 2017, where she showcased her lifestyle and song covers. She quickly amassed over 4.5 million subscribers on her YouTube channel and other social media platforms. In 2025, Mika joined the reality show "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition," where she was named the Big Winner alongside her duo partner, Brent Manalo, after winning the program's finale.

In a previous report by KAMI, Mika Salamanca and Will Ashley joined hands with Angat Buhay to provide relief to those affected by Typhoon Crising and habagat. The former PBB housemates volunteered in soup kitchens located in Marikina and Quezon City, where they prepared hot meals for displaced residents. Sparkle GMA Artist Center and Angat Buhay posted photos and a reel highlighting the two’s active participation. In addition to their on-site efforts, Mika and Will helped gather donations online to further assist the affected communities.

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Mika Salamanca proudly marked a new milestone after purchasing a brand-new car. The “PBB Celebrity Collab Edition” big winner shared the achievement online through a carousel of photos that featured her vision board and glimpses of the vehicle. The Kapuso actress and content creator highlighted the role of visualization and goal-setting in her journey, inspiring her followers. Her post gained wide attention, with fans flooding the comments section to congratulate her and express pride in her success.

Source: KAMI.com.gh