Miss Toni greets Angeli Khang, who shares her background and journey.
Early Perceptions and Struggles
Public Perception: Angeli discusses how people perceive her as a bold star or stripper and believes it stems from assumptions about her upbringing.
Family Issues:
Angeli experienced self-harm due to the emotional pain caused by her father.
She mentions feeling caged by her father's strict discipline.
Childhood Dreams and Values
Initial Aspirations: Wanted to be a preacher, then a flight attendant, doctor, or lawyer to support her family.
Parental Influence:
Mother instilled Christian values.
Strict military discipline from her father.
Separation from Mother: Moved to the US without saying goodbye to her mother, leading to her mother's depression.
Experiences in the US
Strict Environment: Angeli describes her childhood as controlled, affecting her emotional health.
Abuse:
Highlights severe discipline from her father, equating it to abuse.
Example: Father’s reaction to her brother running away resulted in physical punishment.
Return to the Philippines: Angeli returned at age 13-14 due to school intervention.
Mental Health Journey
Diagnosis: Diagnosed with severe depression and trauma from her experiences.
Coping Mechanisms: Discusses her phase of self-harm and the unhealthy coping mechanisms she adopted to deal with pain.
Entry into Showbiz
Passion for Anime: Angeli’s love for anime led her to a cosplay event where she was approached by a photographer from ABS-CBN.
Modeling Career: Joined modeling agencies and eventually transitioned to acting with Vivamax in 2019.
Acting Career Development
First Projects: Faced challenges in performing intimate scenes due to her shyness and initial lack of experience.
Mother's Reaction: Initially worried about her acting choices but later supported her after success.
Screen Name: Angeli Khang, chosen by her manager; reflects cultural background.
Challenges in the Industry
Handling Intimate Scenes: Discusses the mental preparation necessary for filming intimate scenes and the importance of communication with co-actors.
Indecent Proposals: Uses social media to expose inappropriate proposals, emphasizing professionalism in her work.
Public Perception: Faces backlash regarding her choices but chooses to remain focused on her passion for acting.
Personal Life and Future Aspirations
Balance: Enjoys family time, reading, and church; prioritizes self-care and mental health.
Future Projects: Currently promoting a new movie titled "Unang Tikim" and expresses interest in continuing in the film industry if good projects arise.
Message to Audience: Aims to convey that she is more than her roles, showcasing her talent beyond her on-screen persona.
Conclusion
Angeli expresses gratitude for her journey so far and acknowledges her growth as an actress, reinforcing the idea of being multifaceted beyond labels.