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Rhian Ramos says her latest film changed her views on stereotypes

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<p>Proud of her advocacy film <em>When the World Met Miss Probinsyana</em>, actress Rhian Ramos said says playing a character based on the life story of woman named Marjorie Aviso who ended up becoming the CEO of a company was a learning experience for her.</p><p>“Ito ang natutunan ko kay Marge and ito rin ang hope na matutunan din ng ibang tao: it’s that no matter where you come from, your educational background, your gender, you can achieve anything that you want. You can get the future that you’ve been dreaming of and it’s all coming from inside.</p><p>&quot;The thought na yung worth mo is connected to your gender, educational attainment or kung saan ka lumaki, you’re the only one standing in your way. So I hope that that’s what anyone who feels like na na-li-limitahan sila sa buhay nila, I hope that this is what this movie can bring out in their hearts. </p><p>&quot;Marami tayong matututunan from it and kahit one day lang yung character ko, I just wanted to make all the symbolisms about my character very clear. So mukha namang naging clear. I’m very, very happy and grateful for all of the responses,” she said.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C97Ab0oSv2n/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=450&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A7335544%2C%22ls%22%3A7335171%2C%22le%22%3A7335180%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px;min-width:326px;padding:0px;position:absolute"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><iframe class="instagram-media" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-V1jbsylPk/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=450&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A7335560%2C%22ls%22%3A7335171%2C%22le%22%3A7335180%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px;min-width:326px;padding:0px;position:absolute"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/8/4/rhian-ramos-reveals-boyfriend-sam-verzosa-s-political-plans-1237"><strong>READ: Rhian Ramos reveals boyfriend Sam Verzosa’s political plans </strong></a></div><p>Rhian even admitted during the presscon for the film that her views on people from the province definitely changed after doing the project.</p><p>“I’ve always lived in Manila. I grew up here so I really didn’t know or have a lot of friends that grew up anywhere else. But personally, the movie has definitely changed my concept of what a probinsyana is. Kasi nga, we can’t help it, sometimes when we just want to understand something plain and simple, yung go to natin is to just put it in a box and define it in the most simple way. Para lang for us, we get it.</p><p>&quot;But that&#x27;s just a disservice to other people because it’s like when you say &#x27;Run like a girl,&#x27; but why? How does a girl run? It’s different for everyone. Na-si-stereotype natin. So definitely nagbago ang tingin ko sa mga taga-probinsya. And whatever anyone from all over the world can do, not just Manila, but anywhere in the world, they can do it as well.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-VvOENSHtY/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=450&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A7335571%2C%22ls%22%3A7335171%2C%22le%22%3A7335180%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px;min-width:326px;padding:0px;position:absolute"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/6/16/rhian-ramos-opens-up-about-her-relationship-with-sam-versoza-757"><strong>READ: Rhian Ramos opens up about her relationship with Sam Versoza </strong></a></div><p>Taking on a role that is based on real life events was something that Rhian said took a lot of introspection as an actor.</p><p>“If I had something in common with Marj, it’s that pag nasasabihan ako na hindi kaya, and I’m in the industry for a lot of people to say negative things di ba? It’s very common for me. So pag nasasabihan ako na hindi kaya, hindi bagay, hindi niya ma-pu-pull off yan, mas lalo akong na-cha-challenge. I just give myself a pep talk. </p><p>&quot;Of course may mga times din an naniniwala ako but it’s about overcoming that eh. Parang yung sinasabi nila na be scared but do it anyway.  And siguro yung what was challenging for me was yung part about tackling yung mental health. Kasi you want to make realistic but also sensitive to anyone who might be going through it. </p><p>&quot;Kasi for me whose not currently going through it, I didn’t want (the audience) to see na indifferent (ako) or inaarte ko lang, na hindi ko maintindihan what this breakdown is about. If I have a breakdown, it has to be super clear to me what is happening inside me. Hindi yung parang nagpakita ka lang na nagwala or wala lang,” she explained.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-FnYB7SqW-/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=450&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A9775914%2C%22ls%22%3A7335171%2C%22le%22%3A7335179%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="856" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>After opening in cinemas last August 7, the actress was hopeful that they can reach a wider audience in order to spread the advocacy of women empowerment in the country. </p><p>&quot;This is a project that we can really learn a lot from. That’s why also gusto ko rin ibigay yung best ko dito, to make me believable. The reason why this project is so important, one is that it’s an advocacy film, and marami siyang factors that we can touch on. It’s partly about mental health and it’s partly about empowering women. Not necessarily only women, pero ginamit namin yung women empowerment para maintindihan ng lahat na anyone can be empowered. If I were to encapsulate it in one sentence, it’s about the limits that we have, the limits that we put on ourselves, and breaking those limits and barriers.</p><p>&quot;I hope people will watch and tell their friends about <em>Miss Probinsyana</em>. Especially I want to talk to the schools so that they can encourage our young girls to really believe in themselves and think they can make anything happen in their own lives. I want to encourage businesses also to think about women in a way where they can equally get the same jobs and be eligible for the same roles in companies. So I hope that this movie will touch our society in that way and be an encouraging force,” she added.</p><p>Rhian Ramos stars in <em>When the World Met Miss Probinsyana</em> presented by Global Impact Productions Inc. and directed by Jenny Pearl Ninalga. Also starring Sid Lucero, Joshua Zamora, James Marco, and Lance Raymundo. Now showing in cinemas nationwide.</p>

<p>Actress Rhian Ramos talks about her latest advocacy film which is based on a real life story about a woman overcoming adversity.</p>

Actress Rhian Ramos talks about her latest advocacy film which is based on a real life story about a woman overcoming adversity.