Jake Cuenca, isiniwalat ang natutunan sa bawat breakup na pinagdaanan

• Jake Cuenca said every heartbreak he has experienced helped shape him into a better person
• The actor compared the end of a relationship to grieving, saying breakups involve different emotional stages
• Cuenca shared that his personal experiences have become valuable in preparing for his role in "The Art of Breaking Up"
• He also expressed full support for girlfriend Rabiya Mateo as she pursues her medical studies at UST

Jake Cuenca believes that every failed relationship he has experienced has contributed to his personal growth, saying that heartbreak has helped him better understand himself and become a stronger individual over the years.

Speaking during the press conference for the upcoming theater production "The Art of Breaking Up" in Quezon City on Thursday, the actor reflected on how emotional setbacks have changed his perspective on life and relationships.

“You get to know yourself. It made me a better person every time I go through one. At least for me,” he reflected.

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For Cuenca, the end of a romantic relationship feels similar to mourning the loss of someone important. He explained that breakups involve a difficult emotional process that requires acceptance and healing.

“I associate breaking up with grieving. A piece of you passed away—the attachment for that certain person. You go through all stages of emotions. One point, maawa ka sa sarili mo. One point, you are proud of the wound. One point, you don’t want to socialize,” he said.

The actor shared that those real-life experiences have become valuable while preparing for his role in "The Art of Breaking Up." According to him, theater gives performers a rare opportunity to transform genuine emotions into meaningful performances before a live audience.

“Theater is really a craft. With this sensitive topic comes an opportunity to put real experiences on stage. For me personally, sabi nga ni Direk, I found myself using these words in many different phases of breaking up and grieving,” he said.

Cuenca added that he is eager to revisit those emotional memories and use them to bring authenticity to his character.

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“I am excited to unpack all these things in the play. I am looking forward to show them what I have been through in the past,” he said.

Despite revisiting painful memories, the Kapamilya actor said being in a happy and emotionally stable place actually makes it easier for him to portray difficult emotions onstage.

“When I'm happy I feel I am at best. It is easier for me to access emotions and control certain trauma and sad emotions because I am in a happy place. When you are sad, mahirap, parang doble,” he explained.

Cuenca is currently in a relationship with beauty queen Rabiya Mateo, and he proudly shared his admiration for her decision to pursue a medical degree at the University of Santo Tomas.

“Sobra. I am so proud of her. The mountain she is about to climb as UST Med is not easy. That is a different mountain. I have so much respect and naka support ako sa kanya all the way,” he said.

Aside from discussing his personal life, Cuenca also expressed gratitude for becoming part of a production that brings together established mainstream performers and seasoned theater actors.

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“It is a coming together of mainstream actors and theater actors. Grateful to perform in PETA as well,” he said.

Jake Cuenca is an American-Filipino actor and model known for his intense performances across Philippine television and film, starring in acclaimed series like Tayong Dalawa, The Iron Heart, and Linlang. Starting his career as a child model before evolving into one of his generation's most versatile leading men, he is also an accomplished theater actor who trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York.

In another report, Rabiya Mateo amused fans after responding to her boyfriend Jake Cuenca's flirty comment on one of her Instagram posts. While Jake was in the United Kingdom, he left a sweet message that caught the attention of netizens. Rabiya playfully replied, "Lande mo," turning their lighthearted exchange into a viral moment online.

Meanwhile, Jake Cuenca shared that he has been living alcohol-free for the past six years after making a major change in his lifestyle. The actor admitted there was a time when partying and nightlife took priority over his career. He also recalled that a past controversy involving a police chase became the turning point that pushed him to rebuild his life.

Source: KAMI.com.gh