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EXCLUSIVE: Zanjoe Marudo reveals the toxic trait that he can’t stand the most

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Jemuel Tandoc

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Zanjoe Marudo takes on one of his most dramatic roles yet in his latest film, How to Get Away From My Toxic Family.In an exclusive interview with PUSH ABS-CBN, Zanjoe opens up about the parts of his role as Arsenio that he was able to relate to — and those he doesn’t.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1753084926369zanjoe marudo.png" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div>“Yung malaking pamilya,” he said was most relatable to him. “Lima rin kaming magkakapatid, pangatlo rin ako. Meron akong ganun klaseng pamilya na nasa abroad din ‘yung tatay, pero hindi naman kami parehas ng sitwasyon. May pamangkin, siguro ’yung mga ganun eksena sa pelikula. Doon ako nakaka-relate sa mga kung paano niya alagaan ‘yung pamangkin niya, kung paano ‘yung dynamics niya sa ate niya, sa kuya niya, and sa mga ibang members ng family.”Yet unlike Aresenio, the Kapamilya actor said that he doesn’t see himself working far from home.“Yung magtrabaho sa abroad, hindi ko kaya eh. Hindi ko kaya malayo sa pamilya eh. Pero siyempre, kung merong opportunity dito sa Pilipinas. Kung wala naman, kung ‘yun lang ‘yung paraan para magkaroon ng opportunities, (bakit hindi?)” he said.He also noted that he wouldn’t allow himself to go to such extremes, nor let his own family experience that level of toxicity.“Siguro ‘yung hayaan ko ‘yung pamilya ko na umabot sa ganong sitwasyon, sa ganong point na sobrang toxic na [is something I can’t relate to]. Dapat siguro malinaw ‘yung communication ng bawat member dahil, yun eh, doon nagsisimula lahat eh, ‘yung pag magsisikreto ka. Pag hindi kayo open sa isa&#x27;t isa sa pamilya, lalo na pagdating sa mga problema. Mas lumalaki siya pag hindi nag-uusap,” he shared.With the film tackling toxic family dynamics, Zanjoe opens up about the one toxic trait he personally can’t tolerate.“Siguro ‘yung guilt-tripping. Isa yon sa pinakaayaw ko, na babaliktarin ka. ’Yung walang accountability ‘yung mga tao. Siguro isa ‘yun sa mga toxic traits na nakakainis, ‘yung walang respeto sa boundaries mo. ‘Yun siguro ‘yung isa sa mga hindi ko matanggap na trait ng toxic na tao. Kasi ang hirap eh. ‘Di ba? Parang may kanya-kanya tayo. Nirerespeto mo ‘yung boundaries ng iba, tapos ikaw hindi ka nirerespeto,” Zanjoe expressed.Zanjoe admitted that it took him some time to learn how to stand up against this kind of toxicity.“Ako, minsan kasi kahit minsan hindi na ako komportable kahit ayaw ko, hindi agad ako makahindi. Ang tagal ko bago siya natutunan na magsabi ng ‘no’ sa lahat ng mga tao, sa mga imbitasyon, sa mga ipapagawa. Ang tagal, ang tagal ko bago ako nagkaroon ng lakas ng loob para magsabi ng ‘no.’ Siguro dahil nga, lumaki rin ako na, yun, pinalaki rin ako sa kultura ng Pilipino na kailangan generous ka, kailangan masunurin ka sa mga mas matanda sa&#x27;yo,” he added.<div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_J106n_uxwo" title="How To Get Away From My Toxic Family | Full Trailer" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Watch Zanjoe take on one of his most intense roles in How to Get Away From My Toxic Family, hitting theaters nationwide this July 30, 2025.

Zanjoe Marudo reveals the toxic trait he really can’t stand. The actor also opens up about the things he relates to — and doesn’t — in his latest role as Arsenio in the upcoming family drama film 'How to Get Away From My Toxic Family'.

Zanjoe Marudo reveals the toxic trait he really can’t stand. The actor also opens up about the things he relates to — and doesn’t — in his latest role as Arsenio in the upcoming family drama film ' How to Get Away From My Toxic Family' .

EXCLUSIVE: Zanjoe Marudo reveals the toxic trait that he can’t stand the most: ‘Nakakainis ‘yung walang respeto sa boundaries mo’

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EXCLUSIVE: Zanjoe Marudo reveals the toxic trait that he can’t stand the most: ‘Nakakainis ‘yung walang respeto sa boundaries mo’

Jemuel Tandoc,

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Published Jul 21, 2025 04:04 PM PHT

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