Aiza Marquez reacts to Rica Peralejo's post about US citizenship

Aiza Marquez has this to say about Rica Peralejo’s post about not getting a United States citizenship when she was younger.

On “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” on Monday, the “TGIS” actress said that although she is based in New York now, what is happening in the Philippines is saddening.

“We deserve good lives. Not just working and working and not gaining anything from it,” Aiza said in a mix of Filipino and English.

“Because at least in America, even though you don’t earn or get much from working, something comes back to you.”

Aiza added that she understands where her "TGIS" co-star Rica is coming from.

“Because we don’t know what others are feeling. It’s like we’re just working and we don’t get anything."

In a post on Threads, Rica had said that she had chances to become a US citizen when she was younger, but did not push through with it as she was doing very well in the Philippines.

“What I did not see back then is that no matter how well you do back home, a weak passport is a weak passport. And a nation that has crooks for leaders will make you wish you had other options,” the actress said.

“So, kids, don’t repeat my mistakes. If you have the chance, grab it. Bow,” Rica added.

Aiza played Billie in “TGIS” where she appeared with Rica, Dingdong Dantes, Anne Curtis, and more. She also appeared in “Anna Karenina” and “Etheria.”

She is making her showbiz comeback in the film “Remember,” starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong. It premieres in Philippine cinemas on November 11.

—Nika Roque/CDC, GMA News