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Liza Soberano Answers Why She's Telling Her Story Now—And She Came Through With Facts
Published on Aug 19, 2025
Editor's note: This article mentions trauma, abuse, and mental health issues.
Liza Soberano has long found her voice, and she's owning it in every way she can. Over the past year, the actress has been vocal about her journey, her choices, and, yes, her truth. It's her unfiltered honesty that sets her apart in an industry that often rewards silence or denial. But it's also what's put her under a glaring spotlight—sparking questions about authenticity and drawing criticism from every corner of the Internet.
The latest wave of chatter? A fresh interview where Liza drops even more truth bombs. And once again, the online world had thoughts. Cue the knee-jerk reactions, hot takes, and endless comment threads.
Liza knows all about it. In an Instagram post, she addressed the numerous questions people have been asking about her YouTube interview with Sarah Bahbah on the video series, Can I Come In? The actress wrote, "I know you must be wondering why I'm sharing our story, why now, and why this?"
Liza has been out and about in the U.S., attending brand events, exploring the possibilities of her becoming an actress in Hollywood. But a new interview took people by surprise: she spoke openly about her childhood trauma, her breakup with Enrique Gil, and the ways she's moving on with her life.
But it's never too late to speak up—and that's the very essence and reason of the interview that Liza did. "As an actress, my job is to entertain. But as a public figure, my responsibility is to speak up on the things that matter, from a place that matters," she said.
She strongly noted, "All of me dreads sharing the most intimate parts of my soul, just for people to judge and diminish my experiences." Despite this, all Liza wants to do is to empower women and kids who might have experienced the same.
"But if I don't speak up out of discomfort or fear, what chance does all the scared and voiceless women and children that are still in dangerous situations have? So it is a privilege and honor to be able to share my experiences so that even just one little girl out there can feel encouraged to speak up," Liza declared.
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Liza Soberano on self-importance
Liza isn't here for clout or applause. She's using her platform to shine a light on stories like hers—about self-worth and the bravery of choosing yourself. Her IG post makes it clear: this isn't just content. It's a story of self-love, growth, and the courage to live your truth—regardless of who's looking.
"So, for anyone who needs to hear this: People may try to guilt you or shame you for speaking up. Don't let them; only those with hardness in their hearts would discourage your voice. Cruel people will try to discredit your story; they'll say you are exaggerating or being self-serving. Don't mind them. Only weak people would respond to stories of pain with doubt and interrogation," Liza wrote.
Most importantly, she said, "Worst of all, some will even try to exploit your story for their personal gain, responding to your pain with gossip and attention-seeking, making it a source of entertainment. They will hijack your hardships to seek attention and self-importance.
The actress also did not forget to thank everyone who had expressed care and empathy. "To everyone who has commented or messaged privately, thank you so much for the kind words and the thoughtful empathy that you have conveyed to me. The world is a better place because of people like you."
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Her post was a powerful call to action. Liza used her platform to spotlight a harsh reality: she shared that, according to the U.S. Department of State, 1.48 million Filipino children aged 5 to 17 are engaged in hazardous work—a figure confirmed by a 2022 report by the Philippine Statistics Authority. She also highlighted, in her own post, that up to 100,000 children are vulnerable to prostitution and forced labor, though the exact source of that figure is unclear. Another slide references the 2023 Global Slavery Index that says "859,000 people in the Philippines are trapped in exploitative circumstances."
Liza is determined to bring these stories to light. While her story is personal, it also opens the door to a broader conversation about children’s safety in the Philippines.
"Let's make a stand together, fight together, and work together to create a safer and kinder world for each other. Bit by bit, let's make meaningful change and stop allowing the callous and greedy from driving our narrative," she called on through her IG post.
If you feel that you need help and advice for yourself or anyone else, please contact The National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) Crisis Hotline, a 24/7 confidential services hotline for psychiatric emergencies, suicidal thoughts, depression, and other issues at (02) 7989-8727 or (0917) 899-8727 (or 0917 899-USAP). You can also reach out to Hopeline, a 24/7 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention hotline in the Philippines, by calling (02) 8804-4673, (0917) 558-4673 (Globe), or (0918) 873-4673 (Smart). Here is a more complete list of hotlines you can reach out to for further assistance.
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