Kolette Madelo, nagsalita sa utang na loob at limitasyon sa loob ng pamilya
- Kolette Madelo shared how childhood financial struggles inspired her commitment to supporting her family
- The actress said she voluntarily helps her parents and was never pressured to shoulder their responsibilities
- She believes generosity should extend beyond family and include people working behind the scenes
- Kolette emphasized that gratitude should not come at the expense of personal well-being and encouraged setting healthy boundaries
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Kolette Madelo opened up about her views on giving back to family, explaining that gratitude and generosity should always come with healthy personal boundaries.
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During an interview with Hot Takes, the What Lies Beneath actress reflected on the often-debated Filipino concept of “utang na loob,” sharing how her own experiences shaped her perspective.
Kolette revealed that growing up in a financially struggling household motivated her to help her parents once she entered show business.
“Dati naranasan din kasi namin na minsan kumakain kami sa isang araw, dalawang beses [or] isa [lang]. Naranasan ko siya.”
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According to the former Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11 housemate, those difficult moments became the reason she promised herself that she would give back when she finally had the means to do so.
“So parang ngayon na may kakayanan na akong ibigay yung mga bagay bagay na hindi namin nakuha dati, ibibigay ko... [yun ang] pinromise ko sa parents ko.”
She also recalled painful moments from her younger years when she wanted to buy things for her mother but could not afford them.
“As wala pa namang trabaho tsaka hindi pa naman ako nakakapagtapos ng pag-aaral that time, sabi ko parang ang sakit naman na hindi mo naibibigay yung gusto nila.”
“Kaya sabi ko kapag nagka-trabaho ako, ibibigay ko yung mga kaya ko namang ibigay.”
When opportunities in showbiz came, Kolette said she willingly took on the responsibility of helping her family without being asked.
“Nung pumasok ako dito sa showbiz, hindi naman nila sinabi na ako ang magbayad [ng bills], ako na yung nagkaroon ng pagkukusa na ibigay yung mga kailangan nila.”
She added that she regularly sends financial support to her parents and often gives more than what her mother asks for.
“Nagpapadala ako every month tapos minsan kapag nanghihingi ng pera yung mama ko, pinapa-sobrahan ko na kasi alam ko na kulang yung hihingin [niya].”
Beyond family, Kolette shared that she also values helping people who have supported her throughout her journey. She believes those who have endured hardships often become more understanding of the struggles of others.
“Feel ko kasi yung mga taong pure naman na tumutulong sa’yo, sila [rin] yung mga taong may pinagdadaanan at hindi tina-trato nang maayos ng mga taong nasa paligid nila. Parang masasabi ko na rin na ako yun.”
The actress also stressed the importance of treating everyone with respect, regardless of status.
“Ako kasi yung tipo ng tao na kapag pinakitaan mo ng [kabaitan], automatic na kaagad [ibabalik ko rin].”
“Hindi man sa pera, pero sa pagiging mabait ko rin.”
“Hindi lang sa mga artista, kundi sa mga [production team] rin, sa mga utility [worker], sa mga nagbibigay ng pagkain, kasi parang for me, malaking bagay yung pag-trato sa ibang tao.”
“Ayokong tina-trato sila nang iba.”
While she firmly believes in giving back, Kolette said helping others should never mean sacrificing one's own well-being.
“Huwag kang matakot mag-set ng boundaries sa sarili mo kasi hindi mo naman talaga obligasyon kung ano yung talagang obligasyon ng parents [mo].”
“Okay lang tumulong pero importante talaga na mag-set ka ng boundaries at unahin mo yung sarili mo bago ang lahat.”
“Kasi hindi ka makakatulong sa parents mo o sa ibang tao kapag hindi mo muna tinulungan yung sarili mo.”
Her message resonated with ongoing discussions online about balancing gratitude, family responsibility, and self-care, reinforcing her belief that kindness is important—but so are healthy boundaries.
Kolette Madelo, affectionately known as the "Ma-cute-lit na Raketera ng Gen San," is a rising Filipino actress, singer, and media personality who rose to fame as the third Big Placer on Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11 in 2024. Currently managed by ABS-CBN's Star Magic, she has successfully transitioned into a multi-hyphenate entertainer, regularly performing on the ASAP stage and starring in primetime television dramas like Blood vs Duty.
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