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Stronger than ever: Nadine Lustre defines her “President” moniker as part of her lustrous era

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Rianna Mae Santiago

Following the acclaimed success of “Call Me Mother,” Nadine Lustre’s Metro Manila Film Festival 2025 entry with the Unkabogable Superstar Vice Ganda, she continues to shine in the Philippine entertainment landscape. With her in-demand talent, compelling stories naturally gravitate toward her, offering the perfect opportunity to bring them to life on screen.In the December 5 episode of “BRGY” with host Bianca Gonzales, the Multimedia Princess revisits the pivotal eras that cemented her career, reflecting on the trending moments that shaped her artistic journey as a pop star, advocate, actress, and beyond.<div><iframe width="951" height="535" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jpKtca97wmk" title="Nadine Lustre Recalls The First Time She Worked With Meme Vice Ganda | Dec. 5, 2025 | EP34" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>For the mini segment of the show, Bianca gave Nadine two placards: “Na-dine na babalikan,” to label an era she doesn’t want to relive, and “Lustrous moment,” for the ones she’s proud to have achieved.The first era marked Nadine Lustre’s debut in the entertainment scene as the lead vocalist of the Filipino girl group “Pop Girls” in 2009. Two years later, she took a bold step toward a solo career, and by 2014, she had solidified her rising stardom with her iconic self-titled EP.Despite the colorful start, Nadine decided this was an era she wouldn’t want to return to—particularly in terms of fashion and the type of music she used to perform. However, regarding her music career overall, she still considers it a lustrous ideal.When Bianca recalled a past interview about her acting career, Nadine admitted she wasn’t quite used to it, recalling how she struggled during her first scene that required her to cry as a lead. Eventually, as she continued taking on projects, Nadine realized she loved bringing characters to life and the genuine fulfillment that comes from telling impactful stories.Moving on to Nadine being playfully hailed as “President,” a nickname born from her outspoken views on social and political issues, she happily stamped it under the “Lustrous” label.The multi-faceted actress expressed her appreciation for the well-received moniker, especially since it made her feel that people look up to her and value her voice and advocacies. She also acknowledged that, at times, the name comes with pressure, given the responsibilities it entails.“I became more careful with everything I do, say, or post online, but I’m not really complaining,” she added, emphasizing the term’s double-edged meaning while ultimately defining herself as someone who stands firm in her beliefs.Turning to her “Best Actress” reputation, which she undoubtedly categorized as “Lustrous,” Nadine has garnered multiple accolades, including FAMAS and Gawad Urian awards for “Never Not Love You” and a FAMAS for “Greed.”When asked if her wins affected her humble mindset toward her “Call Me Mother” project, she stressed that her lasting goal wasn’t to win awards but to tell a story. “It’s really just so that I can tell a story… At the end of the day, my goal is to do my best and give justice to the character,” she shared.Beyond describing the awards as a nice bonus, she places more importance on the pressure to perform well and earn a thumbs-up from her directors.Find out what makes “Call Me Mother” a ground-breaking MMFF 2025 entry, still showing in cinemas nationwide.

Nadine Lustre fondly looks back on her iconic eras as a pop star, president, and actress in the December 5 episode of “BRGY.”

Nadine Lustre fondly looks back on her iconic eras as a pop star, president, and actress in the December 5 episode of “BRGY.”

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Stronger than ever: Nadine Lustre defines her “President” moniker as part of her lustrous era

Rianna Santiago

Published January 09, 2026 01:30 AM PHT

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