Elijah Canlas turns to work, loved ones in tough times

Elijah Canlas is navigating a challenging season in his personal life, admitting that happiness has been difficult to find lately even as he continues to move forward with his career.

Rather than allowing the situation to consume him, the actor said he has been keeping himself occupied with work while drawing strength from his family and the people closest to him.

“Not really! But it’s okay cause busy sa work. It’s hard to ignore those blessings and spend time with the family, of course,” Elijah shared when asked if he was currently happy.

He acknowledged that behind his professional commitments is a private struggle he is still trying to process.

“It’s not the happiest moment of my life. I’m really going through it,” he admitted.

For Elijah, staying grounded means appreciating what remains good in his life and directing his energy toward the things and relationships that matter.

“Pero just living life and focusing on work and focusing on the people around us,” he continued.

The actor also became emotional while speaking about what he has been experiencing, adding, “Baka umiyak pa ako, e!”

While Elijah did not elaborate on the circumstances behind this difficult chapter, his candid admission offered a glimpse of how he is coping—taking life as it comes, remaining grateful for his blessings, and finding comfort in work, family, and the people around him.