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'It's not an issue': Angel Locsin shrugs off body shaming comments
'It's not an issue': Angel Locsin shrugs off body shaming comments
ABS-CBN News
Published Mar 31, 2022 09:44 PM PHT

MANILA — Actress Angel Locsin on Wednesday shrugged off body shaming comments she received, stressing that there is nothing wrong with her figure.
MANILA — Actress Angel Locsin on Wednesday shrugged off body shaming comments she received, stressing that there is nothing wrong with her figure.
"Yes, malaki ako. Eh, ano naman ngayon? Bakit may kawalan ba? Minsan kung makalait pa ‘yung iba, tinitingnan ko ‘yung profile picture, excuse me naman sa ’yo ah," Locsin said in jest in an interview with Ogie Diaz.
"Yes, malaki ako. Eh, ano naman ngayon? Bakit may kawalan ba? Minsan kung makalait pa ‘yung iba, tinitingnan ko ‘yung profile picture, excuse me naman sa ’yo ah," Locsin said in jest in an interview with Ogie Diaz.
"Ayaw mo namang manlait ng tao di ba? Parang okay, sige, minsan naman mapapa-smile ako na ouch nahiritan ako pero pagtingin ko sa profile pic, okay lang," she added.
"Ayaw mo namang manlait ng tao di ba? Parang okay, sige, minsan naman mapapa-smile ako na ouch nahiritan ako pero pagtingin ko sa profile pic, okay lang," she added.
Locsin said her body figure does not define her, noting that her husband Neil Arce accepts her no matter what.
Locsin said her body figure does not define her, noting that her husband Neil Arce accepts her no matter what.
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"I’m trying but I’m not trying my best. I don’t really care. I’m Angel Locsin, na-develop ko ‘yung sarili ko nang kung anuman ako ngayon, I don’t really care.
"I’m trying but I’m not trying my best. I don’t really care. I’m Angel Locsin, na-develop ko ‘yung sarili ko nang kung anuman ako ngayon, I don’t really care.
"What I mean is I don’t care kung ano’ng opinyon ng ibang tao. Okay ako, eh. Ang ganda ko sa paningin ng asawa ko," she added.
"What I mean is I don’t care kung ano’ng opinyon ng ibang tao. Okay ako, eh. Ang ganda ko sa paningin ng asawa ko," she added.
Locsin said one's body should not define her as an artist.
Locsin said one's body should not define her as an artist.
"Darating din tayo diyan; kung papayat ka, papayat ka. But it’s not an issue. Ang pagiging Angel Locsin ko ay hindi nasusukat kung gaano ako kabigat," she said.
"Darating din tayo diyan; kung papayat ka, papayat ka. But it’s not an issue. Ang pagiging Angel Locsin ko ay hindi nasusukat kung gaano ako kabigat," she said.
"Alam kong ang dami kong na-prove sa sarili ko, sa ibang tao, okay na ako roon. Bahala na kayo kung ano gusto niyong sabihin. Okay lang, wala po akong pakialam."
"Alam kong ang dami kong na-prove sa sarili ko, sa ibang tao, okay na ako roon. Bahala na kayo kung ano gusto niyong sabihin. Okay lang, wala po akong pakialam."
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‘Sunshine’ starring Maris Racal wins Crystal Bear for Best Film at 75th Berlinale
‘Sunshine’ starring Maris Racal wins Crystal Bear for Best Film at 75th Berlinale
Toff C.,
Push Team
Published Feb 22, 2025 09:02 AM PHT

Maris Racal's Sunshine has won the Crystal Bear for Best Film at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.
Maris Racal's Sunshine has won the Crystal Bear for Best Film at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.
"The Crystal Bear is awarded to the Best Feature Film of both the Generation Kplus and the Generation 14plus competition. @berlinale @berlinale_generation," production outfit Project 8 Projects posted on social media.
"The Crystal Bear is awarded to the Best Feature Film of both the Generation Kplus and the Generation 14plus competition. @berlinale @berlinale_generation," production outfit Project 8 Projects posted on social media.
Fans online were quick to react to the news.
Fans online were quick to react to the news.
"Congrats direk Tonet, Maris and team Sunshine!! 👏👏👏" one fan commented.
"Congrats direk Tonet, Maris and team Sunshine!! 👏👏👏" one fan commented.
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"This story, even though it takes place far away from the reality of German daily life, still moved the audience here. That’s how impactful and relevant it is. This movie is special 💕," another fan wrote.
"This story, even though it takes place far away from the reality of German daily life, still moved the audience here. That’s how impactful and relevant it is. This movie is special 💕," another fan wrote.
As per previous press release, Generation 14plus is a program in Berlinale that features the stories of children and teenagers. "Also known as 'coming-of-age,' the stories feature perspectives from young protagonists from around the world, highlighting the equally complex worlds of the youth."
As per previous press release, Generation 14plus is a program in Berlinale that features the stories of children and teenagers. "Also known as 'coming-of-age,' the stories feature perspectives from young protagonists from around the world, highlighting the equally complex worlds of the youth."
Sunshine had a sold-out Berlinale premiere.
Sunshine had a sold-out Berlinale premiere.
"Director Antoinette Jadaone, along with Actor Elijah Canlas and the team of SUNSHINE attend the film's packed screening at a 1000-pax theater! 🙏 They also held an engaging Q&A after more than a minute of applause at the end of the film. SUNSHINE is competing at this year's Berlinale under the Generation 14 category! 🤸♀️"Project 8 Projects previously shared.
"Director Antoinette Jadaone, along with Actor Elijah Canlas and the team of SUNSHINE attend the film's packed screening at a 1000-pax theater! 🙏 They also held an engaging Q&A after more than a minute of applause at the end of the film. SUNSHINE is competing at this year's Berlinale under the Generation 14 category! 🤸♀️"Project 8 Projects previously shared.
In an interview with ABS-CBN News prior to her departure to Germany for Berlinale, lead star Maris Racal remarked that it has always been her dream to attend an international film festival.
In an interview with ABS-CBN News prior to her departure to Germany for Berlinale, lead star Maris Racal remarked that it has always been her dream to attend an international film festival.
"Matagal ko ‘tong hinintay na maka-attend sa isang prestigious film festival like Berlinale. I’m also very happy to announce din that Sunshine will be in competition under the Generation 14 plus category which tackles stories about children, teenagers," she remarked.
"Matagal ko ‘tong hinintay na maka-attend sa isang prestigious film festival like Berlinale. I’m also very happy to announce din that Sunshine will be in competition under the Generation 14 plus category which tackles stories about children, teenagers," she remarked.
The actress went on: "Super happy kami kasi it’s only one of the two films in competition, it’s a huge thing for us."
The actress went on: "Super happy kami kasi it’s only one of the two films in competition, it’s a huge thing for us."
Maris remarked that she is looking forward to knowing the reception of the European audience.
Maris remarked that she is looking forward to knowing the reception of the European audience.
"I’m excited ‘cause I’m curious paano nila i-a-accept itong story. I’m sure they will be open minded naman about the story," she said.
"I’m excited ‘cause I’m curious paano nila i-a-accept itong story. I’m sure they will be open minded naman about the story," she said.
The actress added: "I’m just going to be there, be present. Be a sponge there, absorbing everything. I know this will open a lot of new perspective for me, and hopefully a lot of doors too."
The actress added: "I’m just going to be there, be present. Be a sponge there, absorbing everything. I know this will open a lot of new perspective for me, and hopefully a lot of doors too."
Sunshine follows the story of "a young gymnast who discovers she is pregnant on the week of the national team tryouts. On her way to a seller of illegal abortion drugs, she meets a mysterious girl who eerily talks and thinks like her," as per its IMDb.
Sunshine follows the story of "a young gymnast who discovers she is pregnant on the week of the national team tryouts. On her way to a seller of illegal abortion drugs, she meets a mysterious girl who eerily talks and thinks like her," as per its IMDb.
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