Joaquin Arce, nag-open up tungkol sa kanyang dinadalang kapansanan

• Joaquin Arce revealed on "Oh My Gan," that he has been deaf in his right ear since birth
• He shared how Filipino Sign Language learning in PBB deepened his connection with the deaf community
• The actor said he fully embraces his condition as part of his identity
• He expressed interest in doing advocacy and charity work for the deaf community

Joaquin Arce has opened up about being deaf in his right ear and how learning Filipino Sign Language during Pinoy Big Brother: Collab 2.0 deepened his connection with the deaf community in the Philippines. His openness has given fans a clearer understanding of his life beyond his reality show experience.

"Since I was born, bingi ako sa kanan kong tenga," he said.

His parents only discovered his condition when they noticed that he would often turn toward a specific direction whenever he was called, which later led to medical confirmation when he was around four years old.

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He shared that he has long accepted his condition and sees it as part of who he is rather than something that limits him.

"And honestly, I embrace my impairment, if I would even call it that," he said.

He also revealed that he has never used hearing aids and continues to live comfortably with his condition.

Inside the PBB house, Arce learned Filipino Sign Language, an experience he said felt more aligned with his identity as a Filipino.

"Filipino siya. Filipino na sign language," Joaquin said.

He explained that it helped him better understand and connect with the deaf community in a more personal way.

He also highlighted how important precision is in sign language communication.

"You have to be super specific," he said.

The experience encouraged him to consider future involvement in charitable efforts and advocacy for the deaf community.

Arce also reflected on the meaning of sign names within the signing community.

"It's like a medal," he said.

He described it as a form of respect and recognition given by the community.

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As he continues his journey in the entertainment industry, Arce hopes to stay true to himself.

"I want to be remembered as being myself," he said.

Joaquin Arce is a rising Filipino actor and athlete who gained national recognition as the "Rising Dreamer of Muntinlupa" and a finalist on Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0. As the son of film producer Neil Arce, he has successfully transitioned into professional acting under Star Magic while maintaining a background as an award-winning student-athlete from De La Salle Santiago Zobel.

In another report, Joaquin Arce has been building a stronger connection with deaf and hard-of-hearing fans by learning and practicing Filipino Sign Language (FSL). He shared that Ms. Rack Corpuz of the Kakamay Movement has been patiently guiding him in learning the language, as reported by ABS-CBN News. Joaquin, who was born deaf in his right ear, speaks openly about his condition and maintains a positive outlook on it. Aside from his acting career, he is also focused on finishing his college studies, improving his skills, and continuing his personal development.

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Meanwhile, Joaquin Arce also addressed being labeled a “nepo baby,” saying that he is not offended by the remark. He expressed gratitude for having a supportive and hardworking family behind him. Joaquin also spoke about his stepmother Angel Locsin, whom he credited for her guidance and for standing up for him publicly. He recently gained attention after finishing as the third big placer in PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 together with Ashley Sarmiento.

Source: KAMI.com.gh