Actress-dancer Sunshine Garcia admitted that her marriage to Bulacan Vice Governor Alex Castro is not perfect, but emphasized that love and respect remain at the core of their relationship.
In an interview on GMA Network’s morning show ‘Unang Hirit’ on February 20, Sunshine shared how grateful she is that her husband supports her passions, including her continued involvement with the SexBomb Girls.
“Sobra akong napa-proud sa kanya, thankful ako sa kanya dahil sinusuportahan niya kung ano yung gusto kong gawin,” she said.
She revealed that some people have advised Castro to stop her from dancing because of his political position.
“Kasi meron talagang nagsasabi sa kanya na, ‘Dapat hindi mo na yan pinasasayaw. Vice governor ka na, nasa politics ka. Dapat ang asawa mo ganito kumilos.’”
However, according to Sunshine, her husband’s response has always been consistent.
“Ang sabi niya lang sa akin, ‘Mama, kahit na anong mangyari, huwag mong babaguhin yung sarili mo.’ Yun siya. Tsaka alam niya kasi kung ano yung love kong gawin. So, ayaw niya na parang hahadlangan niya na parang, ‘Okay, hindi mo puwedeng gawin yan. Dapat ganito ka na.’ Hindi siya ganu’n.”
When asked whether she has ever felt controlled by her husband, Sunshine clarified that while they have agreements—especially when she is in Bulacan—she does not feel restricted.
“Hindi siya yung, ‘Wag mong suutin yan. Ay, bakit ganyan ang suot mo? Palit.’ May mga time na hindi niya ako pinapayagan (sa pananamit). Kapag nasa Bulacan kasi ako, may mga usapan kami na, ‘O, ang damit kailangan yung presentable.’ Alam ko naman kasi kung kelan ko ipe-present ang sarili ko.”
She stressed that marriage is not about ownership.
“Pareho naming sinusuportahan yung gusto namin. Kasi hindi ito ownership na, ‘Ah, hindi ito pupuwede. Huwag mong gawin yan. Hindi ka dapat ganito. Hindi ka dapat…’ Hindi ganu’n, e. So, nagbibigayan kaming dalawa. Mas maganda yung pareho niyong sinusuportahan ang gusto ng isa’t isa.”
She added that what works for one couple may not work for another.
“Basta kung ano yung magwo-work sa inyong mag-asawa. Hindi nakakasakal ang asawa niyo, hindi possessive, hindi controlling, yun nga… yung paggu-grow, e, okay kayo.”
After her guesting, Sunshine also shared a reflective post on Instagram about relationships.
“Walang ‘PERFECT’ life, relationship or marriage. Minsan marami kayong kailangan pagdaanan para masubukan kung gaano kayo ka strong. As long na ang relationship nyo ay hindi toxic, nakakasakal, controlling, manipulative, one sided, hindi nanakit physical and emotional then all goods kayo. Masarap lang sa pakiramdam na tatanggapin at mamahalin ka ng taong mahal mo.
“Kasama sa relasyon ang tanggapin pati flaws nya (uyyy wag lang sobra baka abusado na) At meron kayo magandang communication at pag iintindi sa isat isa ayyyy kasarap ng may partner.”
Her statements come amid recent discussions involving Alvin Aragon, who previously commented on the SexBomb Girls’ performances and suggested that politicians’ wives should refrain from certain types of dancing and attire.
While Sunshine and Alex have declined to directly comment on the controversy, some netizens speculated that her recent remarks may contain subtle references to the issue.
