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b. 1982 Philippines
Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado (born August 12, 1982) is a Filipino actress. Known for her roles in blockbusters and independent films, particularly drama, psychological thriller and horror, she has received numerous accolades, including an Osaka Asian Film Festival Award, an Asian Television Award, a Gawad Urian, a Luna Award and three Metro Manila Film Festival Awards, in addition to nominations for five FAMAS Awards.
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You always have the power to choose for yourself
"A woman who is happy with herself is beautiful no matter what age, size, shape, color she is. Compassion for oneself and others is the key to happiness!"
“As a mother, I never had an idea of being a perfect mother. I’m pleasantly surprised that I’m as hands-on as I am even with yayas around. I try to be there for her."
“Because before, restless. ‘Yun pala, ‘Ikaw lang pala ‘yung kailangan ko. Na kung saan-saan ko hinahanap, may it be material things and other things na don’t really serve my highest purpose here on earth.’ Nandu’n lang pala. Takot na takot kasi ako talaga dati.”
“Motherhood and parenthood will involve a series of choices you have to make for the realities you have now. My friend said, stop trying to do it all.”
“I know, and when everyone’s watching you, right? It’s hard and to this day, I don’t get to relax all the time. But you know, you breathe, you tell yourself you can do this.”
We are shaped by society. A lot of the programming we have is passed on to us from generation to generation.
“And I remind myself that when I feel I’m trying to do it all. I have to let go a little more. You have to get used to the fact that it’s not about you."
"Pero of course, he was one with me in one thing, with new thing in my career—spread my wings and fly."
Loving your own body is a continuous journey
"I need to be in the moment.’ Being in the moment pulls you there. If I have to connect to an object or to my co-actor, I will do that.”
"Support system is very strong."
“You know, I believe in the magic of Take 1 when it flows and when you’re actually so ready because as actors, we have to be relaxed, actually. The mind has to be relaxed.”
I like to look at the world and see that most people have good intentions. There are exceptions, but what is not so great on social media right now is that a lot of different groups are making it so hard for each other.
“This is my life. These are the choices that I make. I make no apologies for them... you cannot live a life of regret.”
This is the work we have to do. Engaging with haters from a negative place won’t do anything. We need to come from a place of love and understanding, and I had to try to understand and let go.
“I understand that we are a very conservative society. But I feel that we should not judge women for the options that they have and the choices that they make for themselves."
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