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Maxene Magalona reveals lockdown forced her to face sadness, fear
Maxene Magalona reveals lockdown forced her to face sadness, fear
ABS-CBN News
Published May 13, 2021 03:38 PM PHT

After spending time in Bali, Indonesia, actress Maxene Magalona returned to the Philippines and found herself in a strict lockdown which eventually led her to sit with discomfort.
After spending time in Bali, Indonesia, actress Maxene Magalona returned to the Philippines and found herself in a strict lockdown which eventually led her to sit with discomfort.
On Instagram, Magalona opened up about her first experience of being in quarantine, explaining that she was free to roam around in Bali before.
On Instagram, Magalona opened up about her first experience of being in quarantine, explaining that she was free to roam around in Bali before.
Upon her return to Manila, the actress said she tried to go through her days as normally as she could, scheduling all her activities that would keep her busy.
Upon her return to Manila, the actress said she tried to go through her days as normally as she could, scheduling all her activities that would keep her busy.
"Being the 'strong independent woman' that I am, I was determined to keep the situation under control," Magalona stated.
"Being the 'strong independent woman' that I am, I was determined to keep the situation under control," Magalona stated.
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However, things did not go according to plan as her body started to collapse, with the actress experiencing migraine a week after she arrived in the Philippines.
However, things did not go according to plan as her body started to collapse, with the actress experiencing migraine a week after she arrived in the Philippines.
Magalona said she felt frustrated with losing control over things, beginning to get emotional and allowing herself to cry.
Magalona said she felt frustrated with losing control over things, beginning to get emotional and allowing herself to cry.
"I just allowed them to come. Gradually, the emotions that I had been keeping bottled up inside of me for God knows how long started to surface," she said.
"I just allowed them to come. Gradually, the emotions that I had been keeping bottled up inside of me for God knows how long started to surface," she said.
Magalona went on to share how she would usually deny what she was feeling back in her younger years. She admitted going to parties and drinking alcoholic drinks to numb herself from feelings of anxiety, pain, or fear.
Magalona went on to share how she would usually deny what she was feeling back in her younger years. She admitted going to parties and drinking alcoholic drinks to numb herself from feelings of anxiety, pain, or fear.
However, due to the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Magalona was left with no choice but to face discomfort.
However, due to the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Magalona was left with no choice but to face discomfort.
This time, the actress acknowledged what she was going through despite being terrified by it so she could hold space for her emotions.
This time, the actress acknowledged what she was going through despite being terrified by it so she could hold space for her emotions.
"I've built a wall around my heart for so long, trying to be tough and protect myself from becoming vulnerable, only to find out that it takes true strength and courage to feel all my feelings," she said.
"I've built a wall around my heart for so long, trying to be tough and protect myself from becoming vulnerable, only to find out that it takes true strength and courage to feel all my feelings," she said.
While she was hesitant to post or send sad photos, Magalona realized that she needed to be honest with herself and honored all her emotions in order to live in truth.
While she was hesitant to post or send sad photos, Magalona realized that she needed to be honest with herself and honored all her emotions in order to live in truth.
"We must allow ourselves to feel all our emotions and not just the 'good' ones, because we wouldn't even know what 'good' feels like if not for what makes us feel 'bad,'" she added.
"We must allow ourselves to feel all our emotions and not just the 'good' ones, because we wouldn't even know what 'good' feels like if not for what makes us feel 'bad,'" she added.
Magalona returned to the country last March, after a year of being based in Bali where she strengthened her relationship with God alongside her husband, Rob Mananquil.
Magalona returned to the country last March, after a year of being based in Bali where she strengthened her relationship with God alongside her husband, Rob Mananquil.
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EXCLUSIVE: Alexa Ilacad on having a happy relationship with KD Estrada: ‘It’s mostly him!’
EXCLUSIVE: Alexa Ilacad on having a happy relationship with KD Estrada: ‘It’s mostly him!’
Rhea Manila Santos,
Push Team
Published Feb 19, 2025 10:52 AM PHT

Liwanag sa Dilim musical star Alexa Ilacad gave credit to KD Estrada for giving her more happy memories together after celebrating Valentine’s day this year in Hong Kong.
Liwanag sa Dilim musical star Alexa Ilacad gave credit to KD Estrada for giving her more happy memories together after celebrating Valentine’s day this year in Hong Kong.
Having been busy with daily rehearsals for her upcoming musical with 9 Works Theatrical, Alexa admitted she really enjoyed the chance to unwind and celebrate a fun Valentine’s weekend with KD last week. The couple shared clips from their trip to Disneyland. In her Instagram post last February 15, Alexa wrote, “Beside you is the happiest place on earth ☺️ Happy 💘’s day everyday!”
Having been busy with daily rehearsals for her upcoming musical with 9 Works Theatrical, Alexa admitted she really enjoyed the chance to unwind and celebrate a fun Valentine’s weekend with KD last week. The couple shared clips from their trip to Disneyland. In her Instagram post last February 15, Alexa wrote, “Beside you is the happiest place on earth ☺️ Happy 💘’s day everyday!”
During the February 19 press visit for the Liwanag Sa Dilim rehearsals, Alexa told PUSH ABS-CBN in an exclusive video how she and KD make their relationship work despite doing separate projects right now.
During the February 19 press visit for the Liwanag Sa Dilim rehearsals, Alexa told PUSH ABS-CBN in an exclusive video how she and KD make their relationship work despite doing separate projects right now.
“It’s mostly him! He does most of the work and I really appreciate that because I’ve been so busy with this. Honestly, I’ve been here everyday and aside from this, I also have other things. I’m not saying that KD isn’t busy but he never forgets about me, to check on me. It’s actually the small things. Like asking how I am, what food can he send over to make my day better. So I guess it’s really the small things that really keep the romance,” she explained.
“It’s mostly him! He does most of the work and I really appreciate that because I’ve been so busy with this. Honestly, I’ve been here everyday and aside from this, I also have other things. I’m not saying that KD isn’t busy but he never forgets about me, to check on me. It’s actually the small things. Like asking how I am, what food can he send over to make my day better. So I guess it’s really the small things that really keep the romance,” she explained.
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Alexa admitted she enjoyed the trip so much that she plans to head back and bring her family there to celebrate her 25th birthday on February 26.
Alexa admitted she enjoyed the trip so much that she plans to head back and bring her family there to celebrate her 25th birthday on February 26.
“It was great! In fact, I’m going back next week to celebrate my birthday. This time, it’s actually also my first family vacation so I’ll be with my pamangkins and of course we want to experience Disneyland together. My favorite ride there with KD was Hyper Space Mountain because I love rollercoasters. I love the thrill-seeking stuff so anything na mapapasigaw talaga ako,” she added.
“It was great! In fact, I’m going back next week to celebrate my birthday. This time, it’s actually also my first family vacation so I’ll be with my pamangkins and of course we want to experience Disneyland together. My favorite ride there with KD was Hyper Space Mountain because I love rollercoasters. I love the thrill-seeking stuff so anything na mapapasigaw talaga ako,” she added.
After dating for almost three years now, the actress said that one thing that keeps their relationship strong is the fact that they both put in the effort when it comes to being romantic.
After dating for almost three years now, the actress said that one thing that keeps their relationship strong is the fact that they both put in the effort when it comes to being romantic.
"We both are naman in our own ways but when I’m too busy with work, medyo yung mind ko nag-fo-focus talaga, nag-la-lock-in talaga siya with what I have to think about everyday. So during those times, he gives the 80% and I give the 20%. And when it’s him naman that’s busy, I’ll give everything I can and he’ll supply the rest,” she revealed.
"We both are naman in our own ways but when I’m too busy with work, medyo yung mind ko nag-fo-focus talaga, nag-la-lock-in talaga siya with what I have to think about everyday. So during those times, he gives the 80% and I give the 20%. And when it’s him naman that’s busy, I’ll give everything I can and he’ll supply the rest,” she revealed.
Alexa started out in showbiz as a commercial model at the age of two. She rose to popularity after joining the cast of the kiddie comedy show Goin’ Bulilit where she is considered one of the most notable alumni.
Alexa started out in showbiz as a commercial model at the age of two. She rose to popularity after joining the cast of the kiddie comedy show Goin’ Bulilit where she is considered one of the most notable alumni.
In 2023, she made her theatrical debut as one of the stars of the PETA musical Walang Aray along with love team partner KD Estrada. The production was a take on the 1898 classic zarzuela Walang Sugat. She was last seen on TV in the drama series Pira-Pirasong Paraiso which aired until last year and also starred Loisa Andalio, Charlie Dizon, and Elisse Joson.
In 2023, she made her theatrical debut as one of the stars of the PETA musical Walang Aray along with love team partner KD Estrada. The production was a take on the 1898 classic zarzuela Walang Sugat. She was last seen on TV in the drama series Pira-Pirasong Paraiso which aired until last year and also starred Loisa Andalio, Charlie Dizon, and Elisse Joson.
Watch Alexa in the newest Original Filipino Musical featuring the songs of Rico Blanco, Liwanag Sa Dilim, opening on March 7 at the RCBC Plaza, Makati City. Directed by Robbie Guevarra and produced by 9 Works Theatrical. Tickets are now available via ticket2me.net/LiwanagSaDilimMusical.
Watch Alexa in the newest Original Filipino Musical featuring the songs of Rico Blanco, Liwanag Sa Dilim, opening on March 7 at the RCBC Plaza, Makati City. Directed by Robbie Guevarra and produced by 9 Works Theatrical. Tickets are now available via ticket2me.net/LiwanagSaDilimMusical.
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