She was once hailed as the “Ultimate Filipina Superhero”, the fearless star who played Darna, who marched with the poor, donated millions during calamities, and stood firm for what was right.

But this week, Angel Locsin, the woman many saw as unbreakable, finally admitted to something she had kept hidden for months — a serious health condition that has quietly changed the course of her life.

And when she told her story… she could barely hold back tears.

😰 The Emotional Confession

In a deeply emotional sit-down interview, Angel opened up about her absence from television, her noticeable weight gain, and the growing concern from fans who hadn’t seen her in any major project for almost a year.

With eyes filled with emotion and voice trembling, she said:

“I didn’t want people to worry. I kept telling myself… ‘Kaya ko to.’ But my body was telling me otherwise. I kept ignoring the signs.”

What signs?

“I would wake up dizzy, short of breath. My heart would race from the smallest tasks. There were days I couldn’t even get out of bed without help. That’s when I knew — something was very wrong.”

Doctors later diagnosed her with a chronic autoimmune disorder (she did not specify which), a condition that causes the immune system to attack the body itself. The disease affects her energy levels, muscle strength, and in severe episodes — even her speech and movement.

“When I heard the diagnosis, I smiled in front of the doctor,” she recalled, tears streaming down her cheeks.
“But when I got home, I cried like I’ve never cried before. Not because I was scared… but because I felt like I was losing who I used to be.”

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😞 “I Was Ashamed…”

Angel admitted that she avoided the spotlight, not because she didn’t want to act or serve — but because of shame.

“People kept commenting about my weight, my appearance. They didn’t know what I was going through. Every post, every photo, had someone saying, ‘Tumaba na si Darna.’ I just couldn’t take it anymore.”

She paused, looking directly into the camera.

“I was fighting a silent battle. But no one saw that. And I didn’t want sympathy. I just wanted to feel… human.”

🧕 A Shift in Purpose

Though her condition has forced her to slow down, Angel says it also gave her new clarity.

“Before, I lived to prove something. To show I could fight for others, act, give, lead. Now, I realize… sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is ask for help.”

She’s now focusing on health recovery, therapy, and small advocacy work behind the scenes. Despite her condition, she still visits communities quietly — refusing cameras, doing relief efforts privately.

“I may not be on screen right now. But I still want to be useful. Even if it’s just listening to someone who’s also sick… someone who’s also tired of pretending they’re okay.”

🫶 The Internet Reacts

The interview went viral within hours. The hashtag #WeLoveYouAngel trended nationwide. Fans, celebrities, and even political figures flooded social media with messages of love and support.

Liza Soberano tweeted:

“You’ve always been our hero, Ate Angel. Now let us fight for you.”

Vice Ganda commented:

“Your honesty is powerful. Maraming tao ang mas tatapang ngayon dahil sa’yo.”

Netizens wrote:

“You don’t owe us perfection. You owe yourself peace.”

“Real heroes bleed in silence. We’re just glad you finally let us in.”

🕊️ Her Final Words

At the end of the interview, Angel smiled, though her eyes were red from crying.

“I may not be Darna anymore… but I’m still Angel. And even if my wings are broken, I will still try to fly—slowly, gently, one small flight at a time.