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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17498220851201749822082695.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Beauty queen and TV personality Priscilla Meirelles steps back into the spotlight to pursue acting projects."/>Beauty queen and TV personality Priscilla Meirelles steps back into the spotlight to pursue acting projects. </div>MANILA — Beauty queen and TV personality Priscilla Meirelles marks a new chapter in her life as she steps back into the spotlight to pursue acting projects.The fresh start follows her split from former husband, actor John Estrada.“Now is the perfect time. Now is the perfect time. I believe in God’s perfect time. I am not only prepared emotionally, but physically, emotionally, and in terms of language— magaling na ako. Confident ako,” Meirelles said in an interview following her contract signing with Viva Artist Agency in Pasig City, Friday evening.Meirelles clarified that she did not seek Estrada’s input when she made the move to sign with a new management agency as  they are “no longer in that kind of set-up.”“I did not consult but I did inform. Not because it is a career move, but because I brought my daughter with me. Boss Vic mentioned he’d love to meet her. I thought it was a good opportunity for her to join me. I did not consult or ask for permission.According to the Miss Earth title holder, while they continue to co-parent and remain on civil terms,  she has begun the necessary process to make their separation official.Estrada and Meirelles were married for 14 years.“There is no bad blood between us. When it comes to what he is doing with his life and what I am doing with my life, there are boundaries placed. I respect that because I am the one who placed it,” she explained.The Brazillian model said she’s willing to work with Estrada onscreen as long as love scenes are off the table.“Why not gusto ko yung sampalin ko siya. ‘how dare you?’ ganon,” she said in jest.“I am in a place, there is still a lot of hurt but I choose to be bappy. It is a choice. As long as not kissing scene, I am ok. Balik ako sa nightmare ko. Kapatid tayo,” she added.While social media became a platform for public speculation during the height of their issues, Meirelles said the real turning point had happened long before the public fallout.“Yung galit ko sa kanya dating-dati pa. Kasi sa totoo, nag-burst sa social media. But I don’t think it has been a secret to anyone that John has always been the way he is. When things exploded, decisions were already made.”She said choosing to walk away was a conscious decision grounded in her desire to set a better example for her daughter.“I did not want to stay in a situation I was unhappy. Two years ago, at peace na ako. Being isang nanay, babae, I wanted to teach my daughter right. I did not want to normalize what is wrong in society. Especially a society that men can do as they please, society accepts—women just need to be quiet because men pay the bills.”Meirelles said she hopes her decision inspires others to find their voice, speak up, and stand up for themselves.“I do not want to be one of the women that say it is okaybecause it is not. I kind of started or ignited other women who were also being treated unfairly to advocate for themselves. I hope society will become more aware. It is not accepted to treat family as basura. Sorry to say. Family is the most important pillar in society. When you treat it like it does not matter, not giving them importance or respect, society will collapse,” she added.Meirelles acknowledged the challenges of the transition and expressed gratitude for being emotionally and financially prepared.“I prepared myself as much as I could, and I walked away. And I did it after so many years— which is harder. Being a nanay, babae, we deserve that respect. I’m happy it came at a time I was emotionally ready and financially prepared. I am aware that is not the case. But I grew up with my mom who walked out from our home with me and my bro without even money for the bus,” she said.According to the the actress, she is open to  again dating once her separation has been finalized.

Beauty queen and TV personality Priscilla Meirelles marks a new chapter in her life as she steps back into the spotlight to pursue more acting projects.

Beauty queen and TV personality Priscilla Meirelles marks a new chapter in her life as she steps back into the spotlight to pursue more acting projects.

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Priscilla Meirelles opens up about split with John Estrada

Anna Cerezo,

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Published June 13, 2025 09:42 PM PHT

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