"I think people should do what suits them and make them feel comfortable. In pageants now where I get to be invited as a judge, the contestants tend to look the same. I swear when I look at them, they walk the same, they wear the same make-up, same hair, similar gowns. If I was a mentor, I would make them different."

"I just want good roles. And these don’t come easy."

"Artistry is the soul of the city. Without artists painters, singers, actors, dancers, and musicians the city would have no soul."

"What and where I am now is because of show business."

"I'm an actress. There's no insecurity about being second fiddle,"

"It's not really the age that defines you as an actor, it's your talent that defines you as an actor, even as a person"

"Feel. Fill everything to the brim. Feel every nice feeling. Even loneliness because it has a purpose. If you must cry, let the tears flow. That’s what they’re there for—when emotions overpower. Cherish things, people, relationships. Nothing lasts forever."

"I soared to the highest levels of success … only to find when I got there that I was empty, did not know who I was, and even despaired of life itself. I really did not have a face of my own."

"The heart and good attitude."

"There’s no intention. It’s just really who I am."

"You cannot linger in anger for so long. I have recovered and moved on with my life."

"It is important to know what your beauty really means."

"When you are happy, that’s when you become beautiful."

"It takes time to be happy."

"Beauty to me is something that needs to age like wine."

"My happiest moment is when I’m communicating with God."

"No, because everything here in this world is temporary."

"Men, it’s important for you to see that beauty is to be appreciated in the right manner. [It is] not according to how selfish you can be about desiring the woman."

"I want to be able to share to the young people, men and women… that beauty is something that needs to be understood… that beauty is not used just for selfless reasons… that beauty is a good symbol for this country… that we can grow together and be beautiful as a whole."

"Every role, I try to do well at it. I do not want to shortchange the viewers. I want to make sure they are satisfied with my performance, whether it’s live or taped. That’s just my goal in my career and in my life as an actor: I make sure my viewers are happy with my performance and always remember every performance that I have."

"Beauty can be a curse. Sometimes, beauty can destroy relationships."

"Ang lalim kasi ng word na forgiveness."

"E, kapag crush ko, mas lalo ko yun hindi kakausapin. Mas lalong hindi mo talaga mararamdaman, kahit isabit mo ako, hindi ko aaminin na crush kita, yung ganun."

"I choose what I want to see, what I want to hear, and who I surround myself with."

"A miracle is something that happens when you least expect it. But for them to happen, you have to work hard. You need to believe it and work for it."

"I was able to give myself new confidence and trust in myself. Now, I’m free to navigate my life and make decisions. Now, I know how to say no."

"Sometimes, before sleeping, I realize, ‘Who am I to complain, e ito lang pinagdadaanan ko? (This is all that I am going through). The world doesn’t revolve around me. This reminds me how blessed and lucky I am. It helps me end my day with gratitude."

"I select what truly deserves my attention. Self-care is not optional, self-care is mandatory."

"Work hard, play hard(er). It's okay to reward yourself, especially if it fuels you to do better."

"Taking photos to capture the moment is important, but nothing beats the actual experience."

"Spoiling yourself once in a while is not a bad thing at all; it's called self-love, and you deserve it."

"Cherish the little things... stop and live in the moment."

"The earth is blessed with so many exceptionally beautiful places, and it's our duty to be responsible tourists whenever we travel to these precious destinations."

"I forgive you for my peace of mind, for clarity, and for everything. For me, you can forgive people who deserve it. But when I forgive you, it doesn’t mean that I have to keep you in my life."

"You have to grow together—and sometimes that means growing individually, never growing apart. And no matter how hard life may be, you never give up on each other."

"Staying in love is a decision you make every day. You have to appreciate what you have every single day."

"Wag na po natin palalain ang inequality. Ang choice hindi lang yan dapat sa may pera. Magtulungan tayo. Nananawagan po ako sa mga kinauukulan na bigyan natin ng atensyon ang mas kailangan at nakabubuti para sa nakararami. Tayong mga Pilipino, sana matuto tayong manindigan sa kung ano ang tama."

"Ang choice para lang sa may pera."

"Mas may responsibilidad kami na tumulong sa iba. Hindi po ibig sabihin hindi kami apoketado sa nangyayari….nandito po kami kasi responsibilidad namin makaramdam at maging boses ng mga hindi makasalita."

"He allowed me to commit my mistakes. He still loved me unconditionally."

"He allowed me to pursue my dreams. He allowed me to fly. Nirespeto niya yung pagkababae ko, yung pagkatao ko (He respect my womanhood, my personhood)."

"I guess he's a selfless man, and he was very, very happy for my successess.Yung ganung klaseng asawa ay di madamot (That kind of husband is not selfish)."

"You have to make a choice. You have to decide."

"Make reflection a part of your life. One has to be reflective. You can’t just look at the light… take a look at the mirror also…. Tingnan mo rin 'yung salamin at tignan mo 'yung reflection na nakikita mo… You have to bring out that authentic self… Reflection is part of the integration of self… You have to dig deep, even as you are looking at the light. And when you dig deep, that’s when you see your wounds, your demons, the not-so-many good things about you, your truth that you cannot face. And it’s liberating. When you’re liberated, that’s when you see the light."

"You can’t have the light without looking at your wounds e. And I think you should always aspire for seeking that light. But you have to look at your wounds, so sa’kin complementary siya e (so to me it's complementary.) You don’t stay there. You look at your wounds and don’t stay in the dark. Be sure to go through the tunnel and see the light, so forever look at the light. But don’t ignore the shadow. Hindi mo makikita ’yung liwanag ’pag di ka dumaan sa dilim. (You won't see the light if you don't go through the darkness.)"

"Follow your passion. When you follow your passion, you do everything. You give your best, and you’re happy no matter how tiring it may be sometimes."

"At the end of the day, you make the decisions. You choose what you want for your life. Nobody else will do that for you. However… it’s when you go with the flow, that’s when you discover life e and then you choose… The choices you make, the decisions that you make will define your destiny."

"Alam mo yung values, you stand on, and then you listen to your heart. (You know the values you stand on, and then you listen to your heart.) I think that’s a good combination to guide you in life. Alam mo kung saan ka nakatayo. (You know where you stand.) ‘What are the non-negotiables for me? What are my boundaries?’ Kung sigurado ka du’n, na-define mo ’yun, (If you are sure of that, you define it,) in instances where sometimes you go through periods of self-doubt, or hindi mo sigurado (or you're unsure), ‘Do I turn left? Or, do I turn right? Or, do I go straight?’ You always have to, I think, have that stillness. Practice that stillness. Be reflective. Listen hard to what your heart is saying.”"

"I think it depends on your stage in life. When you’re young, there’s so much to look forward to. So many years ahead of you. So you aim high. You dream, you soar, and make sure you’re very clear about your goals."