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Andrea Brillantes admits spending too much time on the internet: ‘Hindi na ako nagiging healthy sa utak’

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Rhea Manila Santos

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<p>After an almost four year break from the big screen, Andrea Brillantes is back as part of the star-studded cast of the the Metro Manila Film Festival entry <em>Rekonek</em> where she plays the role of an overseas foreign worker (OFW) who suddenly has to deal with the world losing access to the internet ten days before Christmas. In the film by director Jade Castro, Andrea said she was proud to be able to show off her lesser known comedic skills onscreen. </p><p>“Lakwatsera, kaladkarin ako dito. OFW po ako. Actually, ito na nga po talaga eh. Ito na po ang entering my comedic era ngayon (laughs). Sinasabi ko kay direk talaga na thank you so much, ito na po yun. Kilala niyo po ako na lagi akong pinapaiyak sa mga teleserye. Laging heavy drama. So ito yung first na light role ko talaga. So I’m really happy. Ang gaan. Ang gaan gaan niya. Sana makita niyo din ako in a different light dito. Happy lang ako dito guys. Although pinaiyak pa rin ako ni direk. Hindi niya pa rin pinakawalan. Binigyan niya pa rin ako ng crying scene. Ang saya kasi hinayaan talaga ako ni direk to be myself,” she said during the <em>Rekonek </em>presscon held last December 1 in Makati City. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2017/6/28/fresh-scoops/andrea-brillantes-shares-what-inspired-her-to-join-70837"><strong>READ: Andrea Brillantes shares what inspired her to join showbiz</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>During the presscon, the <em>Rekonek</em> star admitted that she does spend too much time online, which is why she had to take drastic measures to control her online habits.</p><p>“Actually, I have an app that can control my screen time. Kasi napansin ko, sobra na akong na-a-addict sa phone ko and it’s hard not to kasi ito yung generation ko eh. Pinanganak ako sa generation na may social media, may internet. Even my work as an actress, sa business ko din, nakasalalay sa phone. Every interaction, for example kapag may products ako from China, paano kami mag-co-connect? Kailangan siyempre makakausap ko sila sa Telegram, mga ganyan,” she explained. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRtmf6BksvD/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=485&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A381562.3%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="967" 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 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/11/15/andrea-brillantes-meets-ariana-grande-again-at-wicked-premiere-10-years-after-first-encounter-2347"><strong>READ: Andrea Brillantes meets Ariana Grande again at ‘Wicked’ premiere 10 years after their first encounter</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>By limiting her screen time, Andrea explained how she was able to focus her mind on other activities like sports and her other priorities.</p><p>“Puwede ako mawala and be productive pa rin yung araw ko at meron pa rin akong mga physical activities na hindi lang nakababad sa phone. Meron akong app na dinownload para mabawasan yung screen time ko. Parang nila-lock niya and puwede ko piliin yung social media apps na puwedeng i-lock. Yung Instagram ko naka-lock siya from I think 1 p.m. hanggang 11 p.m. para makatulog na ako. Kasi ang nangyayari sa akin, napupuyat ako kaka-phone hanggang 3 a.m. Doom scrolling. Yung na-be-brain rot na lang ako, nag-be-bed rot na ako.</p><p>&quot;So sabi ko, this isn’t right anymore. Hindi na ako nagiging healthy sa utak, hindi na ako nagiging physically [healthy] kasi I don’t even stand up, nasa phone lang ako the whole time. So kinailangan ko siya ma-control. Actually, feel ko nga lahat sana ma-try yun. Kasi iba na talaga yung epekto ng addiction sa phones,” she admitted. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRtbYB8k1_z/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=485&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A381569.50000000006%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1256" 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 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2023/5/18/andrea-brillantes-on-doing-drag-dapat-malakas-talaga-yung-loob-mo-324"><strong>READ: Andrea Brillantes on doing drag: ‘Dapat malakas talaga yung loob mo’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>With the launch of <em>Rekonek</em>’s official trailer this month, Andrea admitted it was also the first time for her to see their ensemble cast together on screen.</p><p>“When I watched the trailer, it felt so good kasi ngayon ko lang siya nakita ng isang buo, na connected na lahat. First time ko lang din makita yung ibang co-actors ko sa movie na ito kasi hindi kami nagkita-kita. So ngayon ko lang na-appreciate yung kanya kanyang part ng bawat actor and bigla ko din na-imagine na oh my gosh, ganito nga din nangyari tuwing Pasko noh? Ang daming story na dapat nakukuwento and I’m really excited para sa inyong lahat na mapapanuod niyo ito so merry Christmas po!” she said. </p><p>Watch Andrea Brillantes in the 2025 MMFF entry <em>Rekonek</em> which opens in cinemas nationwide starting December 25. The film also stars Gerald Anderson, Carmina Villarroel, Bela Padilla, Charlie Dizon, Zoren Legaspi, Cassy Legaspi, Mavy Legaspi, and Gloria Diaz. Directed by Jade Castro and produced by Reality MM Studios, and The Th3rd Floor Studios.</p>

<p>'Rekonek' star Andrea Brillantes talks about what she loves about doing her MMFF film and what she did to help curb her doom scrolling habits on the internet.</p>

'Rekonek' star Andrea Brillantes talks about what she loves about doing her MMFF film and what she did to help curb her doom scrolling habits on the internet.