Maymay Entrata finds her light again: A star reborn

At the third Star Magic Spotlight press conference held on 11 April, Maymay Entrata took center stage — not just as a celebrity, but as a woman rediscovering her strength, purpose, and dreams.

The actress, singer, and former Pinoy Bmay ig Brother Big Winner made headlines as she opened up about her recent absences from the spotlight, revealing a deeply personal reason behind her on-and-off presence in showbiz. In a heartfelt moment, Maymay shared the emotional toll of watching her mother and grandmother — the two women who raised her — battle serious medical issues.

“Andito ako sa point na hangga’t may oras ako na makapiling ko yung dalawang nanay ko, gagawin ko — palipad-lipad man ako sa Cagayan de Oro o Japan, paulit-ulit gagawin ko po. Sobrang mahal na mahal ko po sila,” she shared, her voice heavy with sincerity. “'Yun yung dahilan kung bakit on and off ako sa showbiz nitong mga nakaraang taon.”

("I'm at a point in my life where, as long as I have time to be with my two moms, I’ll do whatever it takes — even if it means flying back and forth between Cagayan de Oro and Japan, I’ll keep doing it again and again. I love them so, so much." "That’s the reason why I’ve been in and out of showbiz these past few years.")

Yet even through life’s toughest seasons, Maymay’s brilliance as an artist never faded. Her candidness only added to her charm, proving once again why fans have always been drawn to her genuine personality.

At the press conference, Maymay also offered her take on the ongoing PBB Collab Edition, urging compassion over criticism amid controversies. “Sino ba naman po tayo para hindi bigyan ng chance yung mga taong nagkakasala… Sana instead of pulling people down, why not just help each other up to be better?” she said, reflecting her growth not only as a celebrity but as a voice of kindness in an increasingly critical world.

("Who are we to deny a second chance to those who have made mistakes? I hope that instead of pulling people down, we can just help each other rise and become better.")

Beyond acting and hosting, Maymay continues to carve her niche in music. From her viral hit Amakabogera to her newest milestone — being chosen to sing the Filipino version of the Disney classic Snow White theme song Nasaan ang Hiling? — her versatility shines.

Maymay described the opportunity as surreal, “Una, nung sinabi sa’kin, talagang hindi ako makapaniwala… And knowing Disney, alam natin lahat ‘yan — lahat ng mga Disney princesses, very timeless ‘yung story nila. And for me to be a part of it… talagang dream come true talaga sa’kin.”

("At first, when I was told, I really couldn’t believe it... And knowing Disney — we all know that — all the Disney princesses have such timeless stories. And for me to be a part of that... it’s truly a dream come true for me.")

With her voice coached to perfection for the theatrical piece, Maymay felt as if she stepped into a fairy tale — if only for a song.

The press conference also revealed more exciting chapters in her journey. Maymay stars in an upcoming Netflix mini-series Happy Crush, directed by Carlo Catu, and is set to release a new album titled "Reborn." The album features her latest single Paradise and a self-penned song born from an international music camp experience, signaling her aspirations for global recognition.

But it’s more than just a career comeback — "Reborn" is Maymay’s personal anthem. “Yung 'Reborn,' hindi lang siya title — parang ‘remember me’ ba doon sa darkest moments na pinagdaanan ko, na kaya ko pa rin pala bumangon… kaya ko pa rin pala mabuo ulit yung sarili ko.”

(“‘Reborn’ isn’t just a title — it’s like a ‘remember me’ from the darkest moments I went through, a reminder that I was still capable of rising… that I could still put myself back together again.”)

And as her story unfolds, one thing is certain, Maymay is not just reborn — she’s ready to rise even higher.