Kathryn Bernardo opened up about the highs and lows of her career in an interview with Boy Abunda on ‘Fast Talk,’ shedding light on the rewards and pressures of being a major star in the Philippines.

Known for her rise from a charming child actor to one of the industry’s leading ladies, Bernardo reflected on the unique challenges she faces daily.

Discussing what she loves about her career, Bernardo said, “The good [is] I’m doing my passion [and] I’m doing this profession as an actor. [It is] something I want, something I love, [and] at the same time, napapasaya mo ‘yung mga tao.”

However, she admitted that being in the spotlight has its drawbacks. “It can get really, really overwhelming, and I’m talking about people around you; na everyone — alam ko naman na it’s all coming from love, lahat sila [ay] gusto what’s best for me, [and they] don’t want me to experience this again […] — but it’s hard because they’re not giving me, parang [there is] no room for mistakes,” Bernardo said.

She noted that while most people can learn and grow privately, celebrities face constant scrutiny. “Kapag normal person ka, puwede kang matuto on your own without the whole world watching you, but now, with this job, it’s like, ‘pag magkamali ka, kapag masaktan ka, kapag meron kang decision sa life, lahat ng tao [ay] involved doon sa buhay mo, lahat sila may opinyon sa buhay mo.”

Bernardo’s reflections come as she prepares for the release of her much-awaited film ‘Hello, Love, Again,’ the sequel to the record-breaking hit ‘Hello, Love, Goodbye,’ where she starred alongside Alden Richards. The new film, a collaboration between GMA Pictures and Star Cinema, follows their characters Joy and Ethan as they reconnect five years after parting ways in Hong Kong. Fans can catch the emotional reunion of the two beloved characters on the big screen starting November 13, with ‘Hello, Love, Again’ set to be one of the year’s biggest releases.