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EXCLUSIVE: Kitkat Favia talks about her advocacies as a Mrs. Universe PH celebrity ambassador

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Rhea Manila Santos

Push Team

<p>After becoming a mom for the first time in 2022, actress Kitkat Favia has decided to lie low in showbiz, choosing instead to dedicate her time to taking care of her daughter Uno Asher with her non-showbiz husband Walby Favia. The 41-year-old performer shared that she had no regrets stepping away from the limelight during her child’s early years.</p><p>“Paunti-unti nagbabalik ako kasi hands-on mom ako eh. Wala akong yaya, wala akong maid. Tapos breastfeeding pa rin ako hanggang ngayon. So paunti-unti, makikita niyo ako sa mga entertainment shows, ganyan. Kakatapos ko lang din mag-<em>Deal or No Deal</em>, nag-<em>Lucky Stars </em>ako.  Yung mga teleserye baka hindi pa, pero inuumpisahan ko na ulit bumalik sa mga guestings,” she told <strong>PUSH ABS-CBN</strong> in an exclusive interview. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-29" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DbfMlmkIFxD/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A29%2C%22os%22%3A9894086.699999928%2C%22ls%22%3A641199.8999999762%2C%22le%22%3A641500%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-29" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-31" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaPUUEHzrlO/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A31%2C%22os%22%3A9913663.199999928%2C%22ls%22%3A641199.8999999762%2C%22le%22%3A641500%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="823" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-31" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/03/22/look-comedienne-kitkat-gives-birth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>LOOK: Comedienne Kitkat gives birth</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Now that she is a parent, Kitkat admitted her career has now pivoted more towards being a mom and that she has also toned down her humor to a certain degree. </p><p>“Naku, eto na nga. Ngayon na mother na ako, ang nakukuha kong mga trabaho ngayon ay mga bilang mom influencer. So siyempre kailangan tame na muna tayo ngayon and puro para sa kapakanan ng bata ang makikita. Kasi ngayon din yung mga ina-attend-an kong mga event yung mga pang-mommy and baby eh. So kailangan siyempre wholesome ba, ganun,” she explained. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-33" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaK93hxzX0z/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A33%2C%22os%22%3A9974469.5%2C%22ls%22%3A641199.8999999762%2C%22le%22%3A641500%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-33" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Last year, Kitkat was launched as one of the celebrity ambassadors of <em>Mrs. Universe Philippines</em> along with fellow actresses Kris Bernal, Chariz Solomon, Nathalie Hart. Although very different from her bubbly and playful persona as a comedienne, Kitkat shared that this recognition has also allowed her to advocate for programs that she feels personally passionate about. </p><p>“Akalain mo di ba? Second year ko ngayon na Mrs. Universe eh. Naging beauty queen pa talaga! Hindi ko na nga inakala sa buong buhay ko nung single ako na magiging beauty queen ako. Ngayon pa kung kailan naging ina. Mrs. Universe breastfeeding advocate and HIV awareness advocate. So talagang nakakatuwa kasi alam mong hindi lang pagiging ina yung purpose ko sa buhay, di ba? Ngayon puwede rin ako makapag-inspire ng ibang ina,” she said. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-39" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Dba6UOrk72j/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A39%2C%22os%22%3A10036706.699999928%2C%22ls%22%3A641199.8999999762%2C%22le%22%3A641500%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="926" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-39" 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><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-37" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Db0QLd_zxtw/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A37%2C%22os%22%3A10021287.599999905%2C%22ls%22%3A641199.8999999762%2C%22le%22%3A641500%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-37" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2021/5/8/fresh-scoops/kitkat-follows-social-distancing-from-her-parents-193319" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Kitkat follows social distancing from her parents for more than a year: ‘Kasi delikado sa kanila’</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>When it comes to like spreading awareness about HIV and the importance of promoting breastfeeding in the country, Kitkat also explained why these are topics people do not talk about enough. “Siyempre, may stigma kasi pag HIV, pero marami naman akong kaibigan, mga kakilala, mga nakapaligid sa akin na merong HIV pero namumuhay ng normal. Tapos siyempre, iniisip nila pag may HIV hindi na puwede magka-pamilya. Hindi. Dapat normal at patuloy lang ang buhay. Sa breastfeeding advocacy naman, dahil mag-fo-four years old na yung baby ko at super healthy, hindi nagkakasakit. Kaya mahalaga din an ipagpatuloy at ikalat sa mga magkakaroon ng mga baby ang importansya ng breastfeeding kasi talagang healthy para sa kanilang anak,” she explained.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-35" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbuow--k3Hr/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A35%2C%22os%22%3A9990644.899999976%2C%22ls%22%3A641199.8999999762%2C%22le%22%3A641500%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="926" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-35" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>At home with her four-year-old daughter Uno Asher, Kitkat says she wants to be a progressive mom when it comes to parenting, “Actually, millennial mom ako di ba? So yung kinalakihan ko, pinipilit ko na hindi gawin sa kanya, lalo na pag sinasabi na di ba healing era namin ngayon? So siyempre, dapat daw gentle parenting. Pero mahirap din talaga maging gentle parent. So medyo napag-mi-mix ko ang strict at saka parang cool mom na parang best friends kami paglaki.”</p>

<p>Actress and celebrity mom Kitkat Favia shares her views on why she chose HIV awareness and breastfeeding as her main advocacies as part of Mrs. Universe Philippines.</p>

Actress and celebrity mom Kitkat Favia shares her views on why she chose HIV awareness and breastfeeding as her main advocacies as part of Mrs. Universe Philippines.