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Celebrities reveal their greatest strengths 

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Liezel dela Cruz

We, Filipinos, sometimes feel uncomfortable talking about our strengths, scared that it might make us sound like bragging. But aren’t we supposed to recognize them? Whether that be a quality, an accomplishment, what we enjoy doing, or people who inspire us, our strengths are worth celebrating.In this video, <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com">ent.abs-cbn.com</a> asked celebrities what their greatest strength is – and their answers are super inspiring.We all have certain definitions of strength. Alexa Ilacad understands that sometimes strength is defined by our most vulnerable moments that highlight our resilience. She believes it’s about allowing herself to hurt and then heal.Dolly de Leon had a similar thought: “Malakas ako kasi kahit na ang daming mga challenges sa buhay saka trials, nasu-surpass ko sila.”Resilience is likewise the greatest strength of “Showtime Online U” host Ana Ramsey, “I have this ability na nakakapag-bounce ako after ng mga na-experience kong nega, yung mga heartaches, rejections. Parang mabilis ako magpalit ng emosyon. Kaya kong bumangon after madapa. Kasi ilang beses na ako nadapa, so binuhat ko ‘yung sarili ko.”Strength is having a big heart, and having the “capability and capacity to love,” as Christian Bables puts it. Strength is humility and hard work, said Mark Lapid.It’s about choosing to be grateful whatever life throws your way. “Ang laki kasi ng impact sa sarili mo if you choose to be grateful every day. Dumating ako sa point na parati na lang ako nagrereklamo... It makes a big difference to be grateful everyday and count your blessings,” pondered “Showtime Online U”’s Sam Coloso, adding that gratitude is contagious and further sparks optimism.When he was in high school, Wize Estabillo learned from his class adviser that independence is strength. “Walang ibang tutulong sa sarili niyo kundi kayo,” his former teacher told him. “Well, no man is an island. Pero kung kakailanganin mo maging independent, kaya ko kumain mag-isa, manood ng sine mag-isa, parang kaya kong gawin ‘yun ma-isa without help from other people.”At a young age, Raven Rigor has come to understand the power of mental strength. “Bata pa lang ako tinuruan na ako ng parents ko na whatever happens sa akin, good or bad, kailangan tatagan ko lang ‘yung heart ko. Kasi there will be times na wala sila para gabayan ako. Sometimes ako lang talaga.” He continued, “Tinuruan din nila ako na as long as alam ko yung totoo sa akin, and alam ko yung truth ko sa mga bagay, magiging okay ako.”Similarly, Sean Tristan considers his tough mindset as his greatest power. “I think I’ve been through hell pero tough ako. Ang pinakagusto ko sa sarili ko, I come back stronger.”As for Belle Mariano, her strength is having the gift of discernment. Carlo Aquino calls himself “palaban” especially when he knows he’s right. As for Coleen Garcia, it’s about her sense of commitment, “If I decide na mag-commit dito, ibibigay ko talaga lahat ng kaya kong ibigay.”We also shouldn’t forget the people who breathe us strength. We sure can relate to Nikki Valdez, who considers her mom as her backbone, “Siya ‘yung unang maiiyak for me. Siya ‘yung maiinis for me. Wala ako ‘pag wala siya.”For Sid Lucero, his strengths are the people around him, especially his mother, family, friends, manager, “everybody who believes in me, everybody who was there even though I wasn’t okay.”A family man would find motivation from his partner and kids. McCoy de Leon mentioned that his daughter Felize is his greatest strength. The same goes with Ryza Cenon, who is strong because of her son Night, “Lahat ng ginagawa ko ngayon, dahil sa kanya at para sa kanya.”But, above all, God is the ultimate source of strength. Julio Diaz admitted that he once traversed the wrong path and suffered from an illness, but a renewed relationship with God has pushed him to never waver, “’Yun ang masasabi kong strength ko kung bakit ako nabubuhay pa nandito pa sa industriyang ito.”What or who is your greatest strength, Kapamilya?

Take inspiration from these celebs as they open up about their greatest strengths!