Kapuso actress Katrina Halili recently reflected on her career journey and the invaluable support she received from GMA Network following a personal controversy years ago.
In an interview on ‘Updated with Nelson Canlas,’ Halili expressed gratitude to GMA Network for standing by her and helping her rebuild her career during one of the most challenging times in her life.
Halili admitted that the scandal marked a difficult chapter, but she is thankful she managed to overcome it and move forward. “Masaya ako dahil nakatayo ako. Strong, ito, lumalaban, and wala akong [pakialam] kung ano sasabihin niyo sa akin, di ba? Parang move forward ako. Tinanggap ko yung pagkakamali ko and kinokorek ko.”
She also acknowledged her own mistakes during that period, emphasizing the importance of self-forgiveness. “For me kasi, ‘yung pagkakamali, once na tanggapin mo sa sarili mo nagkamali ka, patawarin mo yung sarili mo, sorry ka kay God, basta na-recognize mo na may mali ka, wala ka ng pakialam dapat sa mga tao eh, kasi wala kang dapat i-prove sa kanila kasi lahat naman tayo nagkakamali,” she shared.
Halili revealed that at the height of the controversy, she felt her career was “dead” and even considered leaving GMA Network to avoid public criticism.
However, the network encouraged her to stay, assigning her the role in Rosalinda, which helped her focus on her career rather than the issue. “So nagpapaalam ako, pero sobrang ‘yung GMA, ayaw nila akong pakawalan. Ayaw nila akong mag-dwell doon sa problema, ma-focus doon, kailangan daw maiba daw ang iniisip ko. So, binigyan pa rin nila ako ng work, iyon ‘yung Rosalinda,” she said.
Since then, Halili’s career has continued to thrive with roles in projects like ‘Black Rider’ and the upcoming series ‘Mommy Dearest.’ Reflecting on the journey, she expressed appreciation for GMA Network’s trust. “Thankful ako na kahit gano’n ‘yung nangyari, nagtiwala pa din kayo. And masaya ako na ‘yung tiwala niyo noong 2009 hanggang ngayon nabuhay ko pa. ‘Di ba? I mean hindi naman ako nawala. Okay pa din ako,” she concluded.
