Shuvee Etrata embraces the beauty of figuring things out

Shuvee Etrata isn’t pretending to have all the answers — and that’s exactly the point.

Speaking before a crowd of young women at a campus-inspired gathering in Taguig City, the actress and reality TV personality reflected on the uncertainty that comes with growing up, encouraging attendees to embrace every stage of discovering themselves instead of feeling pressured to have everything figured out.

“Growing up, you realize that there’s always something new to learn about yourself and the things around you,” Etrata said. “I think being praktikal at madiskarte means knowing what works for you, being confident in your choices, and not being afraid to figure things out along the way.”

Her message struck a chord with an audience navigating many of the same questions about identity, relationships, confidence and adulthood.

The event featured a series of discussions that explored the expectations placed on young women, the pressures of keeping up with others and the importance of making choices based on personal values rather than social validation.

Etrata later on shared candid takes on girlhood, beauty routines and everyday experiences before participating in games and meeting fans.

But beyond the lighthearted moments, she returned to the importance of embracing one’s own journey instead of comparing it with someone else’s.

“We all have different experiences, but there’s something special about learning from each other,” she said.

That spirit of shared learning carried through the day’s talks, which encouraged participants to see growth not as a straight path but as a series of lessons shaped by everyday experiences.

Growing up isn’t measured by reaching a destination but by staying open to change, Etrata added.

Rather than chasing perfection, Etrata encouraged young women to trust themselves, embrace change and see every new experience as an opportunity to grow.

Etrata has been steadily building her acting career. She recently starred in her first solo digital romantic-comedy series, From Vlog to Love, where she played Angge opposite Anthony Constantino. She also took on the role of Tonet in the action drama series The Master Cutter, sharing the screen with Dingdong Dantes and Max Collins.

Her growing list of projects also includes her role as Veshdita in Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre, as well as appearances in Regal Studio Presents, Huwag Kang Titingin, Call Me Mother and Red Crown. With each project, Etrata continues to explore different roles while navigating the challenges and opportunities that come with being a young artist in the industry.