Andrea Torres on learning to give herself credit: 'Lahat ng meron ako, na-earn ko 'yun, nilaban ko 'yun'

Andrea Torres turned emotional as she acknowledged that she sometimes forgets to give herself credit, noting that while she still has many dreams to fulfill, she has also already achieved a lot. 

In her GMA Integrated News interview with Nelson Canlas, which aired in "24 Oras" Tuesday, Andrea shared that there comes a point in life when she reflects about her goals and whether or not she's on the right path. 

"May time pa ba? Nasa tamang landas ba ako? Masyado na bang malaki 'yung dream ko na umaasa akong masyadong maaabot ko ito or kailangan ba maging realistic ka, medyo mag step back ka?" she said.  

The Sparkle actress then teared up when she shared that her mindset about appreciating herself has changed recently. 

"Medyo nagbago na rin 'yung mindset ko, syempre you have to help yourself. Na-realize ko na minsan nakakalimutan mo na oo, marami ka pang gustong gawin, pero marami ka na rin nagawa, na nakakalimutan mo bigyan ng credit 'yung sarili mo na na-achieve mo 'yun" she said, turning emotional. 

According to Andrea, she sometimes thinks to herself why things do not always go easily for her. 

"Minsan kasi ang iniisip ko, bakit ganun, bakit sa akin ang hirap? Ba't hindi nagkakaroon ng moments na parang ayan, binigay lang sa 'yo? Siguro mas dapat kong isipin at least masasabi ko na lahat ng meron ako, na -earn ko 'yun. Nilaban ko 'yun," she said. 

'And nakatulong 'yun sa 'kin ngayon kasi iba 'yung appreciation mo sa work mo," she added. 

During her interview, Andrea also shared how she leans on her family for support. She also called her brother Kenneth who has autism and Down syndrome as her lucky charm. 

"Alam naming na binigay siya sa 'min kasi siguro capable kami na magmahal nang ganun kalaki, iba 'yung tanggal ng pagod once ngitian ka, once na i-hug ka, every birthday niya July 27, may big thing na nangyayari sa 'kin. Lucky charm," she said. 

Andrea Torres is set to star in the series "Akusada."

She will be joined by Benjamin Alves, Lianne Valentin, Marco Masa, Sandy Andolong, and more. 

“Akusada” is directed by award-winning director Dominic Zapata and will begin airing on June 30 at 4 p.m. on GMA Afternoon Prime.

—CDC, GMA Integrated News