Last September 28, actress Carmi Martin shared that she had tested positive for the COVID-19 virus after undergoing a test before starting work on a new Star Cinema project.

In her latest Instagram post, she wrote, “Last September 13, I went to Philippine Red Cross for a swab test that was a requirement for a digital series under Star Cinema, then the following day got the result that I was positive of COVID-19. I really felt bad because I have no symptoms except for my BP shoot up, and also for not able to do the project since I was so prepared and really was so excited to do it,” she shared.

The 57-year-old actress, who first joined showbiz in 1976 as a co-host on the now defunct variety show Student Canteen, shared that she used her required quarantine time productively.

“The two week quarantine became A HONEYMOON WITH GOD. I spent each day with prayers and praying for others , singing beautiful songs for our Lord and listening to excellent preachings each day. Having a positive attitude, exercising and eating healthy food specially prepared by @gourmadebychefroblau made me recover well,” she shared in her social media post.

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Last September13, I went to Philippine Red Cross for a swab test that was a requirement for a digital series under Starcinema, then the following day got the result that I was Positive of Covid 19. I really felt bad because I have no symptoms except for my BP shoot up, and also for not able to do the project since I was so prepared and really was so excited to do it. The 2 week quarantine became A HONEYMOON WITH GOD. I spent each day with prayers and praying for others , singing beautiful songs for our Lord and listening to excellent preachings each day. Having a Positive attitude, exercising and eating healthy food specially prepared by @gourmadebychefroblau made me recover well. I am also very thankful for all the people who supported me during this hard times. Thanking my family for being there for me, Sister Coney Reyes, Pastor Paolo Punzalan and Victory church family, Tita Lourdes B. Ramos and my IDBS family, my friends like Gladys Reyes, Minnie Aguilar , Choly Cabanban, Cousin Cory, Mayan & Mark Santos, Sister Chona, Mama & Abebes...and ofcourse.... Makati LGU headed by Barangay Magallanes Chairman Jomar Alzona, CESU, Doctors and staff of Makati Frienship Suites Facility, headed by Dra. Happy Dra. Car, Nurse Summer, Nurse Zoren, Nurse Cha Cha and to ABSCBN Medical team who really took great care of me during this time. Panginoong Diyos Salamat sa pagkakataon na mas lalo akong manalig sa iyo at maging blessing sa ibang tao na may mga pinagdadaang sa panahon ng Covid. My 2 week quarantine was so precious because spending time with GOD will always be the BEST! PRAISE GOD for I am now Covid free! #ProudtobeMakatizen #salutetofrontliners #covidsurvivor #TeamMFSStrong

A post shared by Carmi Martin (@misscarmi_) on Sep 27, 2020 at 10:29pm PDT

Carmi, who is also part of the Kapamilya series Home Sweetie Home, also took the opportunity to thank those who gave her support: from her family, church community, as well as medical staff who took good care of her

“Panginoong Diyos Salamat sa pagkakataon na mas lalo akong manalig sa Iyo at maging blessing sa ibang tao na may mga pinagdadaang sa panahon ng COVID. My two week quarantine was so precious because spending time with GOD will always be the BEST! PRAISE GOD for I am now COVID free! #ProudtobeMakatizen #salutetofrontliners #covidsurvivor #TeamMFSStrong.”