Angelica Panganiban reveals one regret in the past with Angel Locsin
· Angelica Panganiban openly admitted that her single biggest career regret was declining the offer for the 2013 blockbuster hit, Four Sisters and a Wedding
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· The actress disclosed that the role she passed on was that of Gabbie Salazar, which was ultimately played by Shaina Magdayao
· Angelica explained that her decision stemmed from tension with Angel Locsin following their intense work on the 2012 film One More Try, prompting her to request space from working together again
· The actress admitted the regret is so profound that, even years later, she still has not been able to bring herself to watch Four Sisters and a Wedding
In a surprising moment of candor, veteran actress Angelica Panganiban finally shed light on what she considers her biggest professional misstep, which is turning down a pivotal role in the 2013 Star Cinema blockbuster, Four Sisters and A Wedding.
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The revelation, made during a one-on-one interview with MJ Felipe on Cinema One, unveiled a fascinating, human story rooted in the emotional exhaustion of intense acting.
Angelica, fondly called "Angge," was asked if there was any project in her long career she regretted declining.
Without hesitation, she smiled and named the beloved family dramedy, which starred Bea Alonzo, Toni Gonzaga, Angel Locsin, and Shaina Magdayao.
“Meron, ‘yung Four Sisters,” Angge said.
Angelica confirmed she was originally offered the role of Gabbie Salazar, the character eventually portrayed by Magdayao.
The true reason behind the rejection, however, was less about scheduling and more about emotional preservation.
Angelica explained that the decision came right after she had completed the heavy 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival entry, One More Try.
That film, directed by Ruel Bayani, required her to share deeply intense and physical scenes with co-star Angel Locsin, alongside actors Dingdong Dantes and Zanjoe Marudo.
"Hindi naging maganda ang ending namin ni Angel nu’n," Angelica explained, speaking metaphorically about the dramatic intensity and possible lingering tension between the two actresses.
The sheer emotional investment required for One More Try led Angelica to ask for a temporary break from working opposite Locsin.
"So, nag-give way na lang ako," she shared, "Sabi ko, ‘maging magkaibigan na lang tayo sa labas ng trabaho, ‘wag muna tayong mag-work ulit.’"
This request for professional distance prompted her to decline the role in Four Sisters, a film which Locsin had already signed on to.
While the two stars have since maintained that they settled any rumored differences—which included fan speculation in 2014 about their on-screen sampalan (slapping) scenes potentially extending off-screen—the impact of that period remains palpable for Angelica.
The actress admitted that the regret runs so deep she still cannot bring herself to watch the iconic film.
“Hanggang ngayon hindi ko pa pinapanood ang pelikulang ‘yun dahil bubog ko ‘yun!” she confessed, a statement that clearly surprised her interviewer, MJ Felipe, who had hosted the mediacon for her current MMFF entry, UnMarry.
The weight of this past rejection now informs her career choices. Angelica noted during the earlier UnMarry press conference with co-star Zanjoe Marudo that once she read the script for her current project, she was determined not to let it go, specifically because she did not want to experience that feeling of profound regret again.
Angelica Panganiban’s latest film, UnMarry, which also features Zanjoe Marudo and is directed by Jeffrey Jeturian, is one of the official entries for the Metro Manila Film Festival 2025 and is scheduled to open in cinemas nationwide on Christmas Day.
The film focuses on the emotional complexities of divorce, a heavy theme she seems prepared to tackle now, having found peace and joy in her personal life.
Angelica Panganiban is a Filipina actress, comedian, and television host renowned for her proficiency in both drama and comedy. She began her career as a child actress and gained widespread recognition for her roles in various television series and films. She demonstrated her dramatic prowess in teleseryes such as Pangako Sa 'Yo and The Legal Wife, where her intense portrayals earned critical acclaim. She is also recognized for her talent in comedy, particularly on the program Banana Split. In 2022, she welcomed her first child with her partner, Gregg Homan, marking her current chapter as a mother.
Recently, Angelica took to her Instagram Stories to excitedly showcase a specific item that her husband, Gregg Homan, had acquired while traveling in Australia. Overjoyed by the purchase, Angelica humorously commented that she would "marry him again" upon his return, demonstrating her delight. She revealed that the acquired item would be put to immediate use by the couple during their upcoming holiday break, hinting at their Christmas plans. Fans and followers were thoroughly entertained by Angelica's typical cheerful and witty reaction toward her husband's thoughtful acquisition.
Previously, it was observed by netizens that Angelica and Ellen Adarna began following each other's accounts on Instagram following a high-profile interview. The social media movement came shortly after Angelica lauded Ellen's candidness and bravery during her appearance on Karen Davila’s popular vlog. Angelica had publicly expressed her belief that, given their shared experiences, she and Ellen could potentially establish a strong friendship in the future. Ellen Adarna later made a teasing comment, suggesting that Angelica might be invited to join her existing group chat with other ex-girlfriends of actor Derek Ramsay.
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