"Dun ko na-gets": Jennica Garcia recalls being called an "anak sa labas"

• Actress Jennica Garcia appeared on Kring Kim's 'Think Talk Tea', opening up about her hiatus from showbiz, building a family, and her childhood realization
• Jennica revealed that right after getting married in February 2014, she immediately wanted to have children to fulfill her dream of having a complete family
• The actress even recalled first learning what an "anak sa labas" meant which led to this ultimate dream of wanting and having a family of her own someday
• The grand revelation from the actress genuinely shocked Kring, the host of the said podcast

Jennica Garcia recently looked back on her childhood discoveries with complete honesty and acceptance.

During her guest appearance on Kring Kim's Think Talk Tea, the versatile actress talked candidly about her 7 to 8-year break from the showbiz industry and what motivated her early plans for family life back in the day.

When asked about stepping away from the limelight after tying the knot, Jennica explained that starting a family was an intentional priority, even though her mother, Jean Garcia, had been initially against it as well.

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"Planado yun kasi the moment I got married, I knew I wanted to have kids right away. Pagkakasal na pagkakasal ko nung Feb 2014, so February, pagdating ko ng October, same year, pregnant na ako agad," Jennica shared.

Jennica opened up about the deep personal reason behind her eagerness to build her own household.

"Kasi para sa akin, the sooner I will get to have that complete family, the happier I will be. Parang yun siya sa akin, parang siguro dahil nga hiwalay yung parents ko tsaka ako kasi yung anak sa labas, both mother side and father side," she revealed.

The actress recounted the moment she first learned the term "anak sa labas" through a conversation with someone at school who asked about her family background, one that genuinely shocked Kring as well.

"Nalaman ko lang 'to nung parang natawag ako sa school ng ganun. Sabi niya, 'Kasal yung mommy mo tsaka yung papa mo?' 'Hindi.' 'Ah so may family na yung mommy mo.' 'Oo, meron na.' 'Eh yung dad mo? Pano yun? May asawa na yung dad mo?' 'Oo, meron.' 'May anak siya dun?' 'Oo.' 'Ah so parehong may anak, so ikaw yung anak sa labas.' So dun ko na-gets yung anak sa labas, na, 'Ah yun pala yung mga illegitimate,'" Jennica recalled.

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When host Kring Kim pointed out that she was still the eldest child of both her parents, Jennica clarified the legal definition she learned growing up.

"Oo, pero kasi ang legitimate child is ano yung kasal yung parents mo, so parang legally speaking, parang ganun ata yun," Jennica added.

Jennica's honest and grounded storytelling resonated with viewers, who praised her openness and maturity.

Jennica Garcia is a Filipina actress and TV host. She is the daughter of veteran actress Jean Garcia and actor Jigo Garcia. Over the years, Jennica appeared in well-known teleseryes such as Gagambino, Adik Sa 'Yo, Ako si Kim Sam Soon, and Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?, showcasing her talent as a young actress in Philippine television. After taking a hiatus from showbiz, Jennica returned to the industry and made her presence felt on primetime television through her breakout role in Dirty Linen. In 2025, she earned praise for her complex portrayal of Sarah Banaag in ABS-CBN's Saving Grace, which showcased her versatility again.

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Meanwhile, Jennica Garcia shared photos of herself from 2016, when she began embracing the "quiet joys" of motherhood. That year, she learned different aspects of caring for a child and also discovered art as a way to express her emotions. According to her, the life she enjoys today with her children is the very life she could only dream of having back then.

Source: KAMI.com.gh