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After a three-year break from showbiz, Angelica Panganiban is making a major comeback. The seasoned actress headlines the Metro Manila Film Festival entry UnMarry, starring opposite Zanjoe Marudo.
What drew her back to the screen?
“Well, my life really changed,” Angelica shared. “It became more real. I’ve been experiencing a lot of changes these past years due to my being a homemaker. So, when I decided to come back to acting, I had to get back to past emotions, which I would need to deliver in the role assigned to me. I can say that it’s still a different high. It still feels good to do something you’re very passionate about. At the end of the day, you feel tired but fulfilled.”
Despite marrying Gregg Homan a few years ago, Angelica said leaving acting never crossed her mind. “First, I got pregnant with my daughter, Amila Sabine, and I just wanted to focus on motherhood. Imagine I’ve been working since I was six years old. When I was given the precious opportunity to become a mother, I devoted my time to it. But retiring from acting? Never.”
Her planned return last year was stalled by a serious health challenge. Angelica was diagnosed with Avascular Necrosis, a painful bone condition that eventually confined her to a wheelchair and required multiple surgeries, including hip replacement. “Gradually, my health deteriorated, and that’s why my comeback was delayed,” she explained.
Looking back, she admits she missed the craft. “I felt envious of other stars doing projects. There was always that longing. When I recovered and started receiving offers again, I waited for the right project. I wanted to give my hundred percent and not regret it later. UnMarry proved to be that project.”
Angelica credits her husband for his unwavering support. “Gregg is very understanding. I couldn’t ask for more.”(J.R. Gonzales/Manila Standard)
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