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Versatile TV and movie actress Angelica Panganiban opened up about the physical and emotional challenges she endured after undergoing three surgeries in 2025 due to avascular necrosis.

Multi-awarded TV and movie actress Angelica Panganiban sat down for a one-on-one conversation with her close friend, volleyball superstar Alyssa Valdez, on the Transition Playbook Podcast.

During the more than 56-minute interview, Angelica talked about her life as a mother to Amila Sabine and the health struggles she experienced after being diagnosed with avascular necrosis.

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Back in 2023, Angelica revealed publicly that she had been diagnosed with avascular necrosis.

According to Mayo Clinic, avascular necrosis is the death of bone tissue caused by a lack of blood supply. Also called osteonecrosis, the condition can lead to tiny fractures in the bone and eventually cause the bone to collapse. The process may take months or even years.

Angelica first shared with Alyssa the changes she noticed in her body after pregnancy.

“After giving birth, parang mas minahal mo 'yung sarili mo sa capacity niya, at kung ano 'yung capabilities niya. Of course, dumaan ka du'n sa stage na parang grabe ang ganda ng katawan ko noon. Makekemback ko ba 'yun? Kaya mo kung katulad ka nung iba na to begin with, athletic ka or talagang ganu'n 'yung lifestyle mo. Eh ako, hindi naman talaga ako ganu'n,” she said.

The wife of Greg Homan then recalled the three surgeries she underwent in 2025 because of the rare disease that affected her hip.

Reflecting on those medical procedures, Angelica said: “Parang since hindi rin naman sikreto sa mga tao na tatlong surgeries 'yung pinagdaanan ko last year, so parang doon ako na-surprise kung ano 'yung kayang gawin ng katawan lalo na ng isang babae.”

“Nakabuo ka ng isang buhay dun, tapos dinudugtungan niya 'yung quality of life mo dahil nga na-hip replacement ako.”

After surviving her health ordeal, Angelica said she now has a more positive and appreciative view of her body.

“So, mas gugustuhin ko kung ano 'yung katawan ko ngayon. Like i-embrace ko siya, dahil ito ang pinagdaanan niya. I-a-admire mo kung ano 'yung pinagdaanan niya dahil ang strong, strong niya.”

Image Source: Transition Playbook Podcast with Alyssa Valdez

Angelica confirmed in September 2022 that she had given birth to her daughter, Amila Sabine.