Angelica Panganiban, isiniwalat ang epekto ng tatlong surgery sa kaniyang katawan

• Angelica Panganiban said she no longer wants to return to her pre-pregnancy body
• The actress opened up about embracing her body after childbirth and major surgeries
• Angelica revealed she underwent three surgeries due to avascular necrosis in 2024
• She said surviving her health battle made her appreciate her body even more

Angelica Panganiban shared an emotional reflection about body acceptance and survival, saying she no longer wishes to go back to the physique she once had before pregnancy and the health struggles that changed her life.

During her appearance on the vlog of Alyssa Valdez, Angelica was asked about the memorable line from her film “Beauty in a Bottle,” which says, “Come back to the young and beautiful you.” The actress responded honestly and used the moment to discuss how her relationship with her body has evolved over the years.

Angelica admitted that while she once had a body type often considered ideal in showbiz, she has already accepted that the version of herself no longer exists.

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“After giving birth, parang minahal mo 'yung sarili mo sa capacity niya, at kung ano 'yung capabilities niya. Of course, dumaan ka dun sa stage na parang ang ganda ng katawan ko noon. Makekemback ko ba 'yun? Kaya mo kung katulad ka nung iba na to begin with, athletic ka or talagang ganu'n 'yung lifestyle mo. Eh ako, hindi naman talaga ako ganu'n,” she said.

The actress then spoke about the difficult medical condition she battled in 2024. Angelica underwent three surgeries after being diagnosed with avascular necrosis or AVN, a serious condition where bone tissue dies because of insufficient blood supply.

Her first operation was a seven-hour hip core decompression surgery in July 2024. Months later, she underwent hip replacement surgery in October 2024 after her hip joints deteriorated further.

Looking back, Angelica said she was amazed by what her body managed to survive.

“Parang since hindi rin naman sikreto sa mga tao na tatlong surgeries ang pinagdaanan ko, so parang doon ako na-surprise na kung ano 'yung kayang gawin ng katawan ko, ng katawan ng isang babae,” she shared.

“Nakagawa ka ng isang buhay dun, tapos dinudugtungan niya 'yung quality of life mo dahil nga na-hip replacement ako,” she added.

Instead of longing for her former appearance, Angelica explained that she now admires her body more because of everything it endured.

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“Mas gugustuhin ko kung ano 'yung katawan ko ngayon. Mas i-embrace ko siya, dahil ito ang pinagdaanan niya. I-a-admire mo kung ano 'yung pinagdaanan niya kasi ang strong niya,” she said.

She also clarified why she no longer wants to return to her old self physically.

“Hindi mo gugustuhin na babalikan ko 'yun. Kasi kung babalikan ko 'yun, babalikan ko 'yung sarili ko na mas mahina,” Angelica explained.

“Mas gugustuhin ko 'yung katawan ko ngayon na nakapagbigay ng buhay. At nalagpasan ko 'yung isang pinakamalaking struggle ng buhay ko. At 36, nagkaroon ako ng bone death. For two years, nahirapan ako, nag-struggle akong labanan 'yung disease ko. Then, nag-survive ako, 'di ba?” she added.

Now 39 years old, Angelica remains one of the most recognizable actresses in Philippine entertainment. She is married to Gregg Homan and is also a proud mother to their daughter, Amila Sabine or “Bean.”

Angelica Panganiban is a 39-year-old Filipino-American actress and comedian who was born in Quezon City to a Filipina mother and an American father, and was later adopted by the Panganiban family. Starting her career as a prominent child star at the age of six, she has grown into one of the country's most versatile artists, widely famous for her award-winning performances across drama, comedy, and villainous roles in films like That Thing Called Tadhana and the comedy show Banana Sundae

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In another report, Angelica Panganiban honestly opened up about the mental health struggles she experienced at the height of her acting career during an interview with Alyssa Valdez. The actress admitted that despite being surrounded by success and cheerful people, there was a time when she felt emotionally drained and completely lost.

Meanwhile, Angelica Panganiban also candidly admitted during her guest appearance on “Oh My Gan” that she sometimes encounters newcomers in showbiz who come across as overly proud. She clarified, however, that not all young artists behave that way and that her observation is only based on some of her experiences in the industry.

Source: KAMI.com.gh