Throughout its successful three-year run, "FPJ’s Batang Quiapo" did more than entertain—it also conveyed meaningful lessons that deeply resonated with viewers. One of these is finding peace, reflected in the journeys of the characters who, despite constant conflicts and hardships, still chose to face hard-hitting challenges while continuing to move forward in life.
Beyond the screen, the actors who brought those characters to life always strive to cultivate peace in their own lives as well, both on and off the spotlight. ABS-CBN Studios had the chance to ask three of its most illustrious stars—Cherry Pie Picache, Rosanna Roces, and Chanda Romero—about the simple practices that bring them a sense of peace and balance, which we've shared in this special feature.
Unlike her character Marites Dimaguiba who had no time to pause because of the series of unfortunate events that had happened to her and her family—which were mostly heartbreaking — Cherry Pie is able to find peace through the “most basic and simplest things.”
First on her list is spending quality time with her loved ones, which include her friends and her unico hijo, Nio, whom she considers her “compass” and ultimate source of peace. Playing with her three adorable furbabies, cooking, reading, watching the sky, noticing the little things around her, and pondering on what are essential to her also brings peace to the seasoned actress.
Meanwhile, for Rosanna, who played Tanggol’s friend-turned-enemy Divina Mondragon, having some quiet time with God has not only strengthened her and her faith in Him, but it also helped her stay calm, especially in the midst of troubles and anxieties. Her one-on-one conversations with the Lord, through which she’s able to lay before Him the burdens that weigh on her, has indeed unfailingly made her heart feel lighter and better.
And lastly, Chanda, who compelled us with her portrayal of Olivia Guerero, reveals that her way of achieving peace is by muffling everything out and just going back to what’s left with her quiet self.
While there are people who tend to spend so much money in order for them to seek peace that they yearn for—and there’s definitely nothing wrong with it because we have different ways of coping in life—these actresses prove that it’s still possible for us to find peace in the mundane. Most of the time, all we have to do is quiet our heart and reduce distractions in order for us to attain divine peace.