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Jolina Magdangal credits husband Mark Escueta for helping her balance career and motherhood
Jolina Magdangal credits husband Mark Escueta for helping her balance career and motherhood
Liezel dela Cruz
Published Sep 05, 2024 10:22 PM PHT
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Updated Sep 06, 2024 08:30 AM PHT
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Navigating the tightrope between motherhood and a thriving career can be a real juggling act, especially for someone like Jolina Magdangal, who’s back in the world of teleseryes after along hiatus. For many moms, balancing the demands of family life with a professional career feels like a never-ending challenge. Jolina’s story, however, offers refreshing and inspiring insights into how communication and, most importantly, finding the right partner can make it all come together seamlessly.
Navigating the tightrope between motherhood and a thriving career can be a real juggling act, especially for someone like Jolina Magdangal, who’s back in the world of teleseryes after along hiatus. For many moms, balancing the demands of family life with a professional career feels like a never-ending challenge. Jolina’s story, however, offers refreshing and inspiring insights into how communication and, most importantly, finding the right partner can make it all come together seamlessly.
In the “Parenting 101” segment of Kapamilya Chat, the “Lavender Fields” star shared how she manages to stay on top of her game both at home and on set while keeping the love and attention for her family at the heart of it all.
In the “Parenting 101” segment of Kapamilya Chat, the “Lavender Fields” star shared how she manages to stay on top of her game both at home and on set while keeping the love and attention for her family at the heart of it all.
So, how does she balance being a mother and an actress now that she's back to acting full-time? Jolina attributes her success to her supportive partner, her husband Mark Escueta. Even though Marc has his own career as a musician as well, he makes it clear that they are a team in raising their family and building their future together.
So, how does she balance being a mother and an actress now that she's back to acting full-time? Jolina attributes her success to her supportive partner, her husband Mark Escueta. Even though Marc has his own career as a musician as well, he makes it clear that they are a team in raising their family and building their future together.
In addition to being helpful with their children, Jolina is grateful to Mark for giving her the freedom to explore her artistry. Thanks to Mark, she never felt that her life and career were over after becoming a wife and mother. Instead, Mark encourages her to pursue her passions further, “Hindi pinuputol ang pakpak. Hindi pinapako ang paa sa lapag, kundi paliliparin ka pa rin.”
In addition to being helpful with their children, Jolina is grateful to Mark for giving her the freedom to explore her artistry. Thanks to Mark, she never felt that her life and career were over after becoming a wife and mother. Instead, Mark encourages her to pursue her passions further, “Hindi pinuputol ang pakpak. Hindi pinapako ang paa sa lapag, kundi paliliparin ka pa rin.”
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In the Escueta family, communication is key. They even include their kids, Pele and Vika, in heart-to-heart talks, as they’re now naturally curious. Sometimes, these conversations turn into family bonding moments. For instance, if there’s a social media endorsement offer for them as a family, Jolina will check with Pele and Vika to see if they’re interested. The children can voice their likes and dislikes, and if they’re not up for it, Jolina won’t push them.
In the Escueta family, communication is key. They even include their kids, Pele and Vika, in heart-to-heart talks, as they’re now naturally curious. Sometimes, these conversations turn into family bonding moments. For instance, if there’s a social media endorsement offer for them as a family, Jolina will check with Pele and Vika to see if they’re interested. The children can voice their likes and dislikes, and if they’re not up for it, Jolina won’t push them.
Thanks to their consistent and open conversations, the kids, especially the eldest, Pele, who is 10, understand that sometimes mom and dad need to go out for work.
Thanks to their consistent and open conversations, the kids, especially the eldest, Pele, who is 10, understand that sometimes mom and dad need to go out for work.
It also helps that Jolina and Mark acknowledge each other’s strengths. For explaining things to their little ones, Jolina relies on Mark, who has a knack for being direct and easy to understand. What she’s most proud of is seeing Pele and Vika really listen and absorb what their parents tell them.
It also helps that Jolina and Mark acknowledge each other’s strengths. For explaining things to their little ones, Jolina relies on Mark, who has a knack for being direct and easy to understand. What she’s most proud of is seeing Pele and Vika really listen and absorb what their parents tell them.
One of Jolina's main goals for her kids is to raise them to be good listeners and obedient. Though she sees herself as a disciplinarian, she admits that she can’t help but play the 'spoiler' sometimes. If her kids want something and it’s within her budget, she’s likely to give it to them—even if they haven’t asked. She’s confident this approach won’t backfire because she balances it with reminders that not every wish will be granted. Besides, she trusts that Pele and Vika won’t take things for granted. For instance, if it's something that supports their hobbies or helps them grow, she has no hesitation in providing it.
One of Jolina's main goals for her kids is to raise them to be good listeners and obedient. Though she sees herself as a disciplinarian, she admits that she can’t help but play the 'spoiler' sometimes. If her kids want something and it’s within her budget, she’s likely to give it to them—even if they haven’t asked. She’s confident this approach won’t backfire because she balances it with reminders that not every wish will be granted. Besides, she trusts that Pele and Vika won’t take things for granted. For instance, if it's something that supports their hobbies or helps them grow, she has no hesitation in providing it.
When asked for advice on balancing work and family life, Jolina emphasized that quality moments should be the top priority, and it’s not just about giving whatever time is left over from work to your family.
When asked for advice on balancing work and family life, Jolina emphasized that quality moments should be the top priority, and it’s not just about giving whatever time is left over from work to your family.
“Time is spelled as L-O-V-E,” she said. “Hindi mo mabibili ang oras. Hindi mo maibabalik ang oras. So, ang isang minuto sa’yona pwede mo sanang nagawa ang isang bagay pero nabigay mosa anak mo, core niya na ‘yun, at dadalhin niya na ‘yun.”
“Time is spelled as L-O-V-E,” she said. “Hindi mo mabibili ang oras. Hindi mo maibabalik ang oras. So, ang isang minuto sa’yona pwede mo sanang nagawa ang isang bagay pero nabigay mosa anak mo, core niya na ‘yun, at dadalhin niya na ‘yun.”
She also reminded fellow ‘momshies,’ “Be in the moment, not just give the moment.” This means that when you spend time with your kids, make sure your full attention is on them—not split between work or other activities.
She also reminded fellow ‘momshies,’ “Be in the moment, not just give the moment.” This means that when you spend time with your kids, make sure your full attention is on them—not split between work or other activities.
For the “Magandang Buhay” host, the most fulfilling part of motherhood is when she receives random ‘thank yous’ from her children or hears from others that Pele and Vika are well-behaved. It makes her feel like she’s really doing a great job raising her little ones.
For the “Magandang Buhay” host, the most fulfilling part of motherhood is when she receives random ‘thank yous’ from her children or hears from others that Pele and Vika are well-behaved. It makes her feel like she’s really doing a great job raising her little ones.
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