JM de Guzman, binalikan ang naging epekto ng bullying at bashing sa kanya noon

Published 24 Oct 2026 at 3:45 PM

by Chris Franco

3 min read

JM de Guzman revealed on Instagram that he lost 35 pounds, bringing his weight down from 175 lbs to 140 lbs
JM admitted that trying to use bashing and bullying as motivation did not work for him
However, he gave heartfelt credit to his partner, Donnalyn Bartolome, for standing by him when harsh online fat-shaming caused him depression
Reflecting on how out of reach his goal seemed three years ago, the actor reminded his followers that they too can overcome their battles in life

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JM de Guzman has opened up honestly about how shifting away from anger helped him reclaim his wellbeing.

JM de Guzman, binalikan ang naging epekto ng bullying at bashing sa kanya noon
Source: Instagram

Taking to his verified Instagram account @1migueldeguzman, the actor shared a glowing selfie taken inside a car, showing off a visibly leaner frame.

Alongside the photo set to Binocular's song Deep, JM revealed the scale of his physical transformation:

"175 lbs to 140 lbs. I lost 35 lbs..."

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Opening up about the mental struggles behind his journey, JM shared that trying to turn public criticism into gym fuel only backfired at one point in time:

"At first, I took the bullying and bashing as motivation, but it didn't work. I guess anything that comes from revenge and hate will not lead you anywhere."

Once he shifted his mindset toward self-care rather than proving doubters wrong, JM said he found the consistency he needed in his life and routine:

"I just prayed, asked for discipline, and focus to cut sugar, alcohol, and to hit the gym religiously."

He also emphasized that he could not have pushed through his lowest moments alone, thanking his girlfriend, content creator Donnalyn Bartolome:

"But also, I will not go this far without the tough love that @donna gave me. She was there when I got depressed because of online bashing and fat shaming. Thank you."

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Looking back at how daunting the road ahead appeared when he first started, JM ended his post with comforting words for anyone fighting a battle:

"Guys, please remember that three years ago, it really felt impossible for me to reach my goal. But with God's grace I did it. You can too. you are loved. You are beautiful."

Netizens and friends quickly flooded JM's comments with heartfelt encouragement afterwards.

JM De Guzman is a well-known Filipino actor. In the industry, he gained recognition for his roles in teleseryes such as Midnight Phantom, Mula sa Puso, and the hit series Angelito: Batang Ama. He also headlined several notable films, including That Thing Called Tadhana and Pintakasi. In his personal life, he bravely shared his recovery journey from illegal drug use, rehabilitation, and depression—earning respect and sympathy from the public. After overcoming these personal struggles, he successfully returned to the showbiz industry, which delighted many of his supporters.

As previously reported by KAMI, JM de Guzman shared the official statement of ABS-CBN addressing the recent PR attacks. He described the network as his "second family" that has been with him since childhood. In his post, he expressed deep gratitude for the opportunities given to him by the network.