Around GMA

Article Inside Page

What makes a woman feel like a queen?

The ladies of Queendom shared what exactly makes them feel like queens.

During their online media conference for their upcoming first ever concert "Queendom: Live," the group members Rita Daniela, Jessica Villarubin, Thea Astley, Hannah Precillas, Mariane Osabel, and Julie Anne San Jose described how they embody being queens.

First time mom Rita Daniela says being a mom has made her feel even more of a queen. "Just by Uno's existence he makes me a queen. Iba 'yung na-feel ko now that I'm a mom. Iba 'yung confidence na nabibigay niya sa akin. Hindi lang si Uno 'yung nakakafeel na safe siya kapag kasama niya ako, actually ako rin. Nadadala ko 'yun kahit saan ako magpunta. He's always in my heart, it's as simple as that, Uno makes me a queen."

Thea answered, "For me, a queen is someone who knows how to listen. I think what sets Queendom apart is that we're friends. We listen to each other's advice. Hindi lang sa pagkanta but life in general. A queen is someone who knows who she is, may sarili siyang direksyon, may sarili siyang path pero hindi niya nakakalimutan makinig sa mga taong nag-mamatter."

RELATED: Queendom gears up for first concert in December 2023

Hannah agreed and added, "For me, being a queen is being able to inspire others. Dun ko talaga nararamdaman na I'm a queen kapag nakikita kong na-inspire 'yung ibang tao. Also, itong mga kasama kong magagandang babae sa Queendom kapag nakikita akong may natutunan sila from me, 'yung moments na 'yun, pwede kong sabihin na I'm a queen."

For Mariane and Jessica, performing with Queendom empowers them to feel strong and positive. "For me being a queen is being optimistic. Masasabi ko na 'yun 'yung strength ko. Everytime na mag-peperform ako with the girls, alam natin kung gaano sila ka-powerful yet they're very humble and reassuring," Mariane shared.

Jessica added, "Being a queen is being a supporter, we're a group- so sinasandalan namin each other. Simula nung nag-start ako dito sa Queendom, I never felt na may competition. Para kaming magkakapatid, may friendship pa na nabuo. Napakatibay nitong grupong ito. Pag kasama ka rito you won't feel down kasi ang lakas ng mga kasama mo. Na-fefeel kong queen ako kapag nag-peperform ako na kasama sila. Pag magkakasama kami ang tibay ng performance namin palagi."

Lastly, Julie said, "Being a queen is being someone living the best version of herself. She's someone not afraid to fail, willing to take risks, and speaks kindly especially to herself. Feeling ko queen ako kapag kasama ko 'yung nanay ko kasi sa kanya ako kumukuha ng strength. Given na rin 'yung kay Ray kasi king siya eh."

Julie also mentioned how thankful they are to have a live concert, "More than anything, we're very excited to perform for our fans, kasi regularly nag-peperform kami sa All-Out Sundays, we have a Queendom segment and this time we're going to perform live, it's going to be a longer concert experience."

She added, "We wanna say thank sa lahat ng bumubuo ng Queendom: Live Concert. Para po talaga ito sa mga sumusuporta sa amin especially sa mga Queenies namin."

"Wala akong masabi, ang gagaling lang talaga nilang lahat. Nakakaenergize mag-perform with them."

Save the date for Queendom: Live, Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Newport World Resorts, Pasay City. Don't miss your chance to witness the queens in action. Tickets available exclusively at www.gmanetwork.com/synergy and www.ticketworld.com.ph.